Women and Technology

Imagine life without telephones, TV’s, computers, x-rays, lasers and the Internet. Hard to do? As diverse as they may seem, these technologies have something in common – they all use electricity and magnetism. For hundreds of years, engineers have been finding new ways of using electricity to revolutionize the way we work, play, learn and communicate. Visit the IEEE Virtual Museum and explore the history of technologies, find out how they work, and learn about some of the people who invented them. In particular, check out the Women and Technology exhibit, “Powering the Electrical Revolution”.

Generation E

An interactive exploration of engineering innovations, career paths and opportunities for Canadian secondary students considering their options. Engineering can be exciting and rewarding. Find out what it really takes to be an engineer—it is more than good science and math grades!

Java 3D CAVE

The CAVE® is a walk-in display unit operated by the four Sun Expert 3DTM graphics cards, which helps scientists to create virtual reality. Try to desktop versions of the demos in the CAVE. The same models that scientists use in the CAVE are viewable on your desktop! Using the mouse and keyboard controls (explained in the User Guide), you can move the models around the space, rotate them, and explore inside them. Soon you’ll be able to take them apart (dissect them), and play with the transparency of different parts (where enabled). Also see the link to the Virtual Human (CAVEman) on the Health Topics page.

Inventions

Is there some cool technology that you have noticed? It could be a toy, a tool, or some invention that has made your life more fun or easier. Maybe the microwave? What about your computer?

Science and technology are all around us but sometimes we forget and take them for granted. Sometimes it is the smallest invention like the contraption that keeps fast food restaurant trays from falling into the garbage receptacle or something big like the Internet.

Ask your mentee to choose a device she encounters every day and describe what her life would be like without it. Choose a device or invention that has completely changed your work environment. Is there something at home that you couldn’t imagine living without?

Engineer Girl

Turn imagination into reality with a future in engineering (space, environment, communications, medicine and more).

A Guide for High School Women On Becoming An Engineer

What is engineering and what can it offer me? What are some indications that I might be a potential engineer? What should I take in high school? What will university be like? What kind of engineer do I want to be? What happens after an engineering degree? Find the answers to these questions and more at the Society of Women Engineers web pages.

How Global Positioning Systems Work

Hands-on activity about trilateration - See also Geocaching

Young Inventors International

Resource for young inventors and entrepreneurs from around the world.

The Art of Engineering

A class where engineering and fine art intersect (includes interesting videos about pinhole cameras and light polarizing filters)

Discover Engineering!

Discover Engineering is a great site with links, tools, games and activities, screensavers, links, videos, virtual tours and downloads. Learn about the “stealth profession”, discover what specific types of engineers do, delve into roller coasters, CDs, fighter jets, high performance gear and more.

Manufacturing Is Cool

FInd out about how cosmetics, running shoes, school buses, ice cream, caramel chews, silly putty, golf clubs, ginger ale, cream doughnuts, and much more are made. This interactive site has lots of cool links, videos and information about careers in manufacturing.

Dream to be an Engineer

Would you like to be an engineer? Would you like to know about engineering as a career? Not certain if engineering is for you? Check out the Just For High School Students section on this website.