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resource links- engineering and technology education

On this page are selected, annotated links to engineering/technology educational resources we believe may be of value to our visitors.  There are hundreds of additional tropical links embedded in our curriculum modules. 

Career Choices and Opportunities in Engineering and Technology

The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center at San Jose State University has "resources for students exploring career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."

Company Outreach Resources

Content Standards for Engineering and Technology K-12 [also see Writer's Toolbox] 
California Career Technical Education information, tools, resources and professional development to connect industry-specific coursework to English, Language Arts, Math, Science and History standards.

International Technology Education Association

 Publishes standards for technology literacy.  Excellent clearing house, many resources, valuable links.

National Education Standards

 Links to full text versions of National Standards for mathematics, science, and technology

Curriculum and Materials [also see Lesson Nuggets and our E/T Curriculum]
An Industry-supported MATEC System for Synchronizing Curriculum to the Rapidly Changing Workplace.  Online delivery of electronics curriculum.

Government
NASA-Single source to all NASA Space and Aeronautics K-12 curriculum and materials. NASA materials are used extensively in our Aeronautical Engineering module.
U.S. Military Academy--Check out the File Folder Bridges curriculum used in our Civil Engineering module.
U.S Environmental Protection Agency--Environmental education lessons and activities.

Professional Societies and Associations
The American Society for Engineering Education offers a wealth of K-12 materials, activities and education news.
SEMI supports youth technology education and educators' professional development through their International "High Tech U" (search keyword "htu")

Founded in 1989, the Silicon Valley Engineering Council is a non-profit educational organization. Its purpose is to assist its member engineering and technical societies in Silicon Valley to better serve our members and the community.

Research Resources 
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning offers "... practical, user-friendly products that help educators... provide all students with opportunities for success."

University and College Resources 
MATEC is the worldwide leader in education and industry collaboration, supporting the ongoing development of a highly skilled workforce. Educators may access selected free downloads.