Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Civil Engineering Civil engineering combines creativity with analytical thinking. As a civil engineer, you will design and oversee the construction of buildings, bridges and other public infrastructures. You can pursue a career as a scientist, researcher or science educator.

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Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Problem Solving Engineering 195

Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 31, 2022

Helen Squire’s love for STEM can be found in all areas of her life—from her job as a math teacher at a charter school, her education (a bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering), her side gig as a STEMscopes Math curriculum writer, and even her chosen names for the family dog and cat (Vader and Tesla).

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Math Civil Engineering Engineering STEM 246

Northeastern University

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Students learned about the engineering design process, then split up and alternated activities. This school is a perennial school in our field trip series: this is their school’s ninth visit since 2012!

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Schooling STEM Engineering 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using for Architecture and Engineering: Architecture. ASCEville –Civil engineering jobs, activities. Engineering. ASCEville –Civil engineering jobs, activities. Concord Consortium –chemistry, earth science, engineering, life science, physics.

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Architecture Engineering Civil Engineering Earth science 89

Northeastern University

MARCH 16, 2022

For this 1 hour field trip, which had 100 students in five classes, we talked about engineering and solving problems – with a focus on civil engineering. NU students Gabby (Civil Engineering) and Zandria (Industrial Engineering) came out during their spring break to help run this field trip: thanks you two!

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering STEM Creativity 52

STEM Sport

APRIL 4, 2023

Average Annual Salary: $94,148 Link to Current Job Opening: Snaphunt Computer Scientist (Remote) Civil Engineer Description: Civil engineers design and supervise the building of major construction projects such as roads, bridges, airports, buildings, and dams.

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Creativity Civil Engineering STEM Engineering 59

Futurum

MAY 31, 2022

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING – generally involves the design and construction of aeroplanes, jets, gliders, autogyros, helicopters and more, but the skills needed to do this can be applied to other areas. CIVIL ENGINEERING – the design and construction of infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, buildings, railways and utility networks.

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Civil Engineering Aerospace Engineering Construction 98

Career in STEM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Jobs that really help people learn to lead and manage others include Civil Engineer and Urban Planner. Positions that especially need this ability are positions such as Quality Control Analysts, Construction Managers and Civil Engineers – jobs that need a detail-oriented person to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering STEM Problem Solving Critical Thinking 98

Newton STEM

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The Boston Society of Civil Engineers will host its annual Model Bridge Competition on February 4 both remotely and (once again!) See Engineer Your Future for information about volunteering and/or donating to support the competition. in-person at Wentworth Institute.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Education Education 45

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The UBC case collection features a broad range of topics across different disciplines, including the following: Business Civil Engineering Conservation Digital Literacy Economics Education Law Political Science Social Justice Sage Knowledge Sage Knowledge is an online library of quality case studies.

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Critical Thinking Problem Solving Civil Engineering Teaching 302

PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. Now, modern-day engineers often rely on GIS for spatial data and tools that help them plan infrastructures and improve design accuracy. So, what is a GIS?

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Civil Engineering Transportation STEM Mathematics 59

Career in STEM

MARCH 27, 2024

In this third blog post in our series (also check out Top Science Internships and Top Technology Internships ), we will take a look at the top engineering internships in the USA. These programs are ideal for students who want to work in engineering fields such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering: 1.

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Engineering Civil Engineering Government Research 73

Futurum

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges. She is leading a team of engineers from a range of disciplines who are designing smart façades for buildings.

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Engineering Transportation Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering 77

Northeastern University

MARCH 23, 2022

Today we learned all about engineering and the engineering design process (EDP) and taking a closer look at Mechanical and Civil Engineering. The day started off with an introduction to EDP, learning that engineers solve problems and that engineers specialize in a certain field to solve certain kinds of problems.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Schooling STEM Engineering 52

Bright and Smart

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Math and science are the major skills needed to be an effective engineer , but ingenuity and creativity are just as important. Mechanical Engineering [link] Research, design , development , and testing of machines. roller coasters, robots, and engines. Civil Engineering [link] Designs roads, tunnels, bridges, and railroads.

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Engineering Civil Engineering Robotics Critical Thinking 52

Northeastern University

MARCH 25, 2024

As environmental engineers, the students worked in teams to construct deployable levees to help prevent the water from reaching members of a city. We then learned about Civil Engineering with the Center for Stem’s student Program Staff and 4th year Civil Engineer Landon Wade.

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Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Robotics 40

Bright and Smart

MAY 12, 2022

-Gets our learners excited about engineering. Math and science are the major skills needed to be an effective engineer , but ingenuity and creativity are just as important. What does a Civil Engineer do? Civil Engineers design things like roads, tunnels, bridges, and railroads.

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Engineering Civil Engineering Critical Thinking Problem Solving 52

PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Civil Engineer. A Civil Engineer is an engineer who designs and oversees the construction of large infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, dams and water and sewage systems. However, Civil Engineering is much more than just design and construction. Architecture and Engineering Occupations.

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Engineering Civil Engineering Aerospace Construction 52

Smore Science

AUGUST 8, 2022

Today you are a civil engineer, and your teacher gave a STEM challenge to build a staircase. Now, what will happen if we increase the height of each stair by half a foot. Will it become easier to go on the next floor, or will it become difficult to climb? Table of Contents. How to do the Build a Staircase STEM Challenge.

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Civil Engineering STEM Construction Publication 59

STEM Education Shopping

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

million STEM jobs projected to go unfilled this year, such as Civil Engineers, Computer Programmers, Medical Scientists. you want also to know why it is important ? so let me tell you that this year there are 2.4

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Civil Engineering STEM Mathematics Computer 52

Career in STEM

JUNE 2, 2022

Work as a civil engineer to build a giant sandcastle, look for bugs under rocks, figure out why boats float, learn what sweat is made of – the possibilities are endless! You might also try a Virtual Job Shadow or a Virtual Career Training Course ! Go Outside!

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STEM Civil Engineering Flexibility Sciences 93

STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 26, 2023

Understanding the importance of the ‘e’ in STEM is crucial because it highlights how engineering plays a pivotal role in shaping our world. Engineering involves designing solutions to real-world problems using scientific principles and mathematical concepts. What are the main disciplines within Engineering?

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STEM Civil Engineering Aerospace Critical Thinking 52

STEMe

JUNE 2, 2024

Nanotechnology is widely used in modern industries, including medicine, civil engineering, environmental applications, and solar technology. This niche part of technology is used to improve the designs of products in several ways, although it’s not commonly recognized.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Construction Publication 52

Career in STEM

OCTOBER 25, 2022

From an accountant or web developer to biologist or civil engineer, working in STEM helps you gain the skills of the future as well. Because technology has become so popular and evolved to the point of needing it for daily life, it’s considered one of the best fields to work in. Statistician. Physician assistant.

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STEM Civil Engineering Finance Web Development 52

Northeastern University

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Next, students did a hands-on engineering build activity, in which students roleplayed civil engineers designing stilted houses to resist coastal floods / storm surge: i.e. building paper houses at least six inches tall that supported as much weight (i.e. the house on stilts) as possible.

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Innovation Civil Engineering STEM Creativity 52

Northeastern University

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Next, students participated in our What Is This Thing activity, a guessing game – to determine what kinds of things a mechanical engineer might design and why. Next, we became civil engineers and designed, built, redesigned, and rebuilt the tallest possible towers made entirely out of paper (just 1 sheet) and tape (just six inches).

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering STEM Architecture Engineering 52

Northeastern University

MAY 3, 2022

Natasha Zaarour (Behavioral Neuroscience), Zandria Hughes (Industrial Engineering), and Franklin Ollivierre (Civil Engineering) from the Center for STEM Education gave an informal college and STEM panel. Multiple Northeastern students attended the lunch session with our participants and conducted informal STEM panels.

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Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Biology Engineering 52

User Generated Education

AUGUST 17, 2019

For example, I found out their career aspirations: pathologist, mechanical engineer, police officer, orthopedic doctor, electrical engineer, doctor.

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Civil Engineering Schooling Engineering Communications 90

Vivify Stem

JULY 14, 2022

STEM Skill Focus: Communication and teamwork STEM Career Connection: Civil Engineering and Architecture Materials Needed: 2 sheets newspaper 1 foot tape Textbook for testing structure Activity Guide: Click here to find Newspaper STEM Challenges activity guide. Stage 1 STEM Example: Newspaper Tower Challenge.

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STEM Civil Engineering Architecture Engineering 59

STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 26, 2023

The field of engineering encompasses a wide range of disciplines that involve the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and improve structures, machines, systems, and processes. One prominent area within engineering is civil engineering.

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Astronomy STEM Artificial Intelligence Data analysis 52

STEM Education Guide

MARCH 4, 2023

Neither of them are artists; Erik Demaine is a mathematician at MIT and Tomohiro Tachi is a professor at the University of Tokyo with expertise in civil engineering. That alone is a testament to the value of art in the sciences but its application goes well beyond origami.

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STEM Mathematics Civil Engineering Engineering 98

Northeastern University

JULY 5, 2022

This year’s program is co-coordinated by two Northeastern undergraduate students: Katherine Aristizabal (Computer Science ‘26), an UPLIFT 2021 scholar, and Franklin Ollivierre III (Civil Engineering ‘25), a YSP 2020 alumni and UPLIFT 2021 scholar, with additional support from our Center for STEM staff and work studies.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Research Research Engineering 52

Northeastern University

JULY 5, 2022

This year’s program is co-coordinated by two Northeastern undergraduate students: Katherine Aristizabal (Computer Science ‘26), an UPLIFT 2021 scholar, and Franklin Ollivierre III (Civil Engineering ‘25), a YSP 2020 alumni and UPLIFT 2021 scholar, with additional support from our Center for STEM staff and work studies.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Research Research Engineering 52

Vivify Stem

JUNE 18, 2024

This includes student handouts for each step of the engineering design process, tips on adapting the activity from kindergarten to middle school, and student STEM guides to civil engineering, psychology, and the science behind roller coasters. Earthquake STEM Challenge on TPT Earthquake STEM Challenge in the Vivify Store

STEM 52

STEM Engineering Civil Engineering Flexibility 52

Northeastern University

MARCH 31, 2022

After looking at the Engineering Design Process (after roleplaying how to design a better alarm – we came up with a bed that launches you out of it), students became civil engineers and designed and built paper towers to be as tall as possible.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Schooling Energy Engineering 52

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Dr Alice Alipour , a civil engineer, is leading a team of engineers from a range of disciplines to design buildings that can adjust their shape according to wind conditions. Women role models in STEM research. At Futurum, we work with many inspirational women leading exciting and innovative STEM research projects.

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STEM Biomedical Engineering Artificial Intelligence Civil Engineering 71

Northeastern University

MARCH 21, 2023

After a lunch break, the students became civil engineers constructing paper towers. This was then connected to next activity all about water quality and water quality sensors lead by Amy Mueller and Annalisa Onnis-Hayden.

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Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Transportation 52