MSU Robotics Competition:
A new program funded by the Motorola Foundation will bring together engineering students from Michigan State University with teams of students from underrepresented high schools to learn principles of engineering while designing and building robots for competition. The uG9-12 (undergraduate and 9-12 grades) Robotics Competition-Driven Mentoring Program was selected to receive $60,200 as part of the Innovation Generation grant program from the Motorola Foundation. MSU expects to engage about 20 MSU engineering students in the uG9-12 Robotics Competition program, and is focusing on high schools with large enrollments of African American and Hispanic students, as well as an all-girls high school.
http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/eblog/2010/motorola-foundation-funds-msu-robotics-program
NAWIC -National Association of Women in Construction CAD/Design/Drafting Competition:
The CAD/Design/Drafting Competition is a contest designed for senior high school students. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of selfworth and building confidence. Mentoring programs between students and educators are also encouraged. Each local sponsor is furnished with a "Design Problem" that is designed by a licensed Architect or Engineer and is generic enough to meet the needs of all areas of the US and our international affiliates. Project drawings must include a minimum: a floor plan, exterior elevation and site plan and placement of structure. National winners receive prizes.
http://www.nawiceducation.org/sites/dsp/dsp_submenu.cfm?menuid=350
