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Ben Jabbawy, BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
Education.com Member ContributionEducators are concerned that the U.S. has fallen drastically behind other countries in the studies of science and engineering. A Raytheon Corporation survey of 1,000 11-to-13-year-olds released in January 2006 found that 84% said they would “rather clean their room, eat their vegetables, go to the dentist or take out the garbage than learn math or science.” Isn’t it time students learned about how the classic theories found in our textbooks have evolved into such inventions as the iPod, mobile web, GPS navigations systems and Nintendo Wii?
Technizzel is an online publication designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in engineering and advanced technologies. Focusing on fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, and engineering, Technizzel incorporates age-appropriate explanations and captivating visuals in order to attract even the most non-science oriented readers. The goal is to expose the younger generation to all the cutting edge research and developments in science and engineering. Technizzel explains everything from the basics of engineering majors to software integration in the iPhone. It also allows scientists and engineers to share experiences and write articles that are published on the front page.
By providing an opportunity for direct communication between past and present engineering majors with high school students, Technizzel allows young Americans, who may not have exposure to engineering through parents or relatives, to read first hand experiences from this exciting field.
For more information, please visit Technizzel.
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