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Engineering is an ever-changing field that owes its advances in part to evolving technology. Look for opportunities to work with complex equipment so you can get used to how it operates, and stay up-to-date with training on the latest technology in the field that you're interested in.
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If there's something that you like in the science field, do some research. That doesn't mean watching a 15 second video. Read up on it. Watch a documentary. Maybe you’ll find something you’re interested in, or maybe you'll decide it’s not your thing. Just keep looking. That’s how you get to the “aha” moment.
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I played varsity sports in school, but was still a nerd who loved math and science. You can be both (or even more), and proud of it all. The old stereotypes just aren't true. There's no shame in following your gut and giving yourself permission to be more than one thing. Doing what you love is an act of self-love. It doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks, so keep an open mind.
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Chemical Engineering Fun Facts & Experiments
Check out the UC Riverside’s collection of fun facts about chemical engineering along with cool experiments to try!
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Bill Nye: Chemical Reactions
Every single thing around you is made of chemicals. Plants, rocks, computers, food, and you are bunches of chemicals. All chemicals are built with elements, the 109 different symbols on the Periodic Table. Different combinations of elements make different chemicals. Learn from Bill Nye about chemical reactions.
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K-12 Resources for Parents and Educators
Through various modules, learn more about what chemical engineers do and get new ideas on how to teach chemical engineering concepts to K-12 students!
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Middle School Chemical Engineering For Girls
Chemical engineers use their knowledge of chemistry to convert chemicals and materials into more useful forms. They are involved in several fields, including food science, photography, and the development of materials needed for the aerospace. Among the many, many developments, they are involved in the production of all kinds of materials, including gasoline, biodiesel, even candy. Here are activities to try out with your students!
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