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2002 National Engineers Week Fact Sheet

What: National Engineers Week is celebrated each year at the time of George Washington’s birthday. Our nation’s first president was a military engineer and a land surveyor.
When: George Washington's birthday is on February 22 (observed on the Monday holiday of President's Day), which means National Engineers Week 2002 takes place February 17-23.
Who: Washington’s agricultural, military and land-surveying skills led to his acquiring the title of our nation’s first engineer. As a general, he issued an order on June 9, 1778, calling for engineers and engineering education, which is considered to the beginning of a U.S. Engineer School. He directed a growing society toward technical advancements, invention and education.
Where: National Engineers Week is celebrated across the country through activities such as:

Discover"E": Engineers visit K-12 classrooms to talk with students about what engineers do and show practical applications of math, science and engineering.

National Engineers Week Future City Competition®: Engineer-volunteers help seventh and eighth grade students design and build computer generated cities of the 21st century. Winners of local contests compete in Washington during National Engineers Week.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day: Engineers reach K-12 girls with positive messages about math and science education and engineering careers. Officially the Thursday of Engineers Week, but participation date is flexible. 

ZOOM Into Engineering: Engineers work with a toolkit developed by EWEEK and WGBH-TV, Boston, to take an exciting engineering program to 6- to 11-year-olds, helping them develop problem-solving skills and an interest in engineering. 
Why: The purpose of National Engineers Week is to increase the public’s awareness and appreciation of the engineering profession. During the Week, engineers participate in a variety of activities to help create an interest in engineering, math and science.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the 2002 chairing society, and DuPont is the corporate co-chair.

National Engineers Week planning kits will be available in October.

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