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Often the work of engineers can make a big difference in society, and sometimes their work can affect millions or even billions of people. In the last 100 years engineers have changed the world with advances our great grandparents could only have imagined. Technology has allowed us to explore the galaxy, provide safe drinking water and food to millions of people, and communicate across the globe. But the work is not yet finished. The most pressing world needs demand engineers who are creative and persistent.
Think about what life will be like on earth in the next 100 years. What do you believe are the most critical human needs? How might engineers contribute to meeting these needs? These are Engineering’s Grand Challenges. In 500 to 750 words write about the Grand Challenge that you believe will lead to the most important breakthrough of the 21st century and describe the role that engineers will play in meeting that challenge and building our future.
The contest is open to individual girls and boys.
There are two age categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Write an essay of 500 -750 words describing the Grand Challenge that you believe will lead to the most important breakthrough of the 21st century and the role that engineers will play in meeting that challenge.
Visit the Engineer Girl website for more information and instructions on how to submit your entry.
http://www.engineergirl.org/?id=5285
