Try to make this a conversation starter of what civil engineers do Try to make this a conversation starter of what civil engineers do. Tell the class what type of civil engineering work you do- Water/ Transportation/ Structural Touch on the following points Curiosity—Engineers ask lots of questions that start with: Why? How? What if? Creativity—Engineering is a great outlet for the imagination—the perfect field for independent thinkers Teamwork—Engineering takes teamwork, and engineers work with all kinds of people inside and outside the field. Whether they’re designers or architects, doctors or entrepreneurs, engineers are surrounded by smart, inspiring people. Opportunities—An engineering degree offers lots of freedom in finding a person’s dream job. It can be a launching pad for jobs in business, design, medicine, law, and government. To employers or graduate schools, an engineering degree reflects a well-educated individual who has been taught ways of analyzing and solving problems that can lead to success in all kinds of fields. Helping Others—Imagine what life would be like without pollution controls to preserve the environment, life-saving medical equipment, or low-cost building materials for fighting global poverty. All this takes engineering. In very real and concrete ways, engineers save lives, prevent disease, reduce poverty, and protect our planet

Research shows using these words in your messaging is effective Engineering is creative Engineering is about teamwork Engineering makes a difference in th world

Use this quote to draw attention for elementary and middle school students. This is a quote from Cheryl Cunningham's book serious “I can be an engineer”

If you’d like, add some of your own images here If you’d like, add some of your own images here. You may insert projects you have worked on as well as specific teacher requests.

If necessary, feel free to add any project photos/ videos/ specific teacher requests you may want to talk about here. Try to avoid using as much text as possible. In the past, videos of construction time-lapse and use of drone has been memorable.

If necessary, feel free to add any project photos/ videos/ specific teacher requests you may want to talk about here. Try to avoid using as much text as possible. In the past, videos of construction time-lapse and use of drone has been memorable.

Explain how engineers make a difference in the world/ help change the world. Use words like: rewarding, flexible, innovative, imaginative, travel etc. Helping Others—Imagine what life would be like without pollution controls to preserve the environment, life-saving medical equipment, or low-cost building materials for fighting global poverty. All this takes engineering. In very real and concrete ways, engineers save lives, prevent disease, reduce poverty, and protect our planet

Tell the class why YOU became an engineer Tell the class why YOU became an engineer? When did you learn about engineering? What interested you?

Ask the students if there as anything THEY would like to know about engineering