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Some 25 million people worldwide suffer heart failure each year, with 3,500 Americans awaiting transplants. Unlike some species, humans can't regenerate damaged organs. But bioengineers, doctors, and scientists are teaming up to grow or 3-D print replacements. Your tissue engineers will love doing this month's activities marking American Heart Month. None will skip a beat!
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High school students work as biomedical engineers to clear away polyvinyl acetate polymer "blood clots" in model arteries made of clear, flexible tubing. Teams create samples of the "blood clot" polymer to discover the concentration of the model clot and then test a variety of liquids to determine which most effectively breaks it down, with just one chance to present their solution to the class.
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The human body is an engineering marvel, but ligaments snap and organs fail. What if replacements could be grown in the lab - or by patients? That's the exciting frontier of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that biomedical engineers and physicians are exploring.
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The work of engineers is all around us, but many students don't recognize it - or the great careers they could pursue.
Discovering You: Engineering Your World
, a new STEM education initiative by NBC News Learn in partnership with ASEE, Chevron, and the National Science Foundation, aims to inspire the next generation of innovators with video profiles of diverse engineers, real-world lesson plans, and resources for teachers.
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Announcements
Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows. -- Three summer institutes with year-long feedback sessions and $6,000 stipend. Apply by
Feb. 28.
Learn more.
National Youth Science Camp. -- Two graduating high school STEM leaders selected from each state enjoy outdoor adventures and hands-on learning in the beautiful woods of West Va., travel and camp fees covered. Applications are due
Feb
28
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Learn more.
STEM Advocate Grant Program. -- The Society for Science & the Public offers training and $3,000 stipend to help underserved students. Apply by
March 5.
Learn more.
Innovation Grants. -- The U.S. Department of Education seeks proposals and
peer reviewers for K-12 projects to raise student achievement. Apply by
April 2.
Learn more.
Siemens Possibility Grant Sweepstakes. --
Enter daily for a chance to win $10,000 for STEM at your Title 1 school. Contest ends on
April 27
. Learn more.
Amazon Future Engineers. -- A new K-12 STEM initiative for underserved students offers free coding camps, AP prep, and college scholarships.
Learn more.
The Accelerator. -- ASEE's blog and free monthly e-newsletter for engineering and engineering education students has scholarships, teaching tips, and news. Learn more.
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Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new STEM coordinator seeking to integrate authentic design challenges into the curriculum,
ASEE has you covered.
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Filled with engaging features, gorgeous graphics, and useful information about engineering colleges and careers, the latest edition of ASEE's award-winning Engineering, Go For It is sure to get students excited about learning - and doing - engineering!
Perfect for K-12 outreach events and college fairs!
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