Career of the Month: Biomedical Engineer

Journal Article | November 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Paul DeVasConCellos's career path to becoming a biomedical engineer.

Engineering Encounters: A System of Systems

Journal Article | December 2014

A STEM investigation project for intermediate students has real-life connections.

Career of the Month: Nuclear Engineer

Journal Article | February 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Bill Kohlroser's career path to becoming a nuclear engineer.

Inviting Engineering Into the Science Lab

Journal Article | February 2015

Two guided-inquiry lessons display the integration of NGSS engineering practices into traditional elementary labs.

Career of the Month: Thermal Engineer

Journal Article | March 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Sara Beaini's career path to becoming a thermal engineer.

Engineering Encounters: Nature as Inspiration

Journal Article | September 2015

Learning about plant structures helps students design water collection devices.

Career of the Month: Earthquake Engineer

Journal Article | November 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Ron Eguchi's career path to becoming an earthquake engineer.

Career of the Month: Agricultural Engineer

Journal Article | December 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Erin Webb's career path to becoming an agricultural engineer.

Editor's Note: Engineering and Design

Journal Article | September 2013

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Teaching Electricity and Engineering With LEDs

Journal Article | January 2014

Using colorful light-emitting diodes to engage students in the study of electric circuits.

Greenhouse Design: An Engineering Unit

Journal Article | February 2014

Incorporate engineering design into a lesson about grassland ecosystems.

Engineering Encounters: The Tightrope Challenge

Journal Article | August 2014

When confronted with a robotics engineering task, fourth-grade students develop growth mindsets.

Shedding Light on Engineering Design

Journal Article | December 2012

Scientific inquiry leads to an engineering challenge and both are illuminated. The authors share their instructional approach and demonstrate how teachers can take small steps toward effectively incorporating…