Applied Technology

Summer Aerospace Institute
June 26, 2008
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs, CO

Mitchell High School will be hosting an exciting one week Summer Aerospace Institute in partnership with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, U. S. Northern Command, Project Lead The Way, and the Challenger Learning Center.

During the institute students will participate in the Mission Alpha aerospace curriculum developed by NASA, team with aerospace engineers, use the latest Satellite Tool Kit (STK) software, tour U.S Northern Command, and learn about career opportunities in the aerospace industry.

Students who successfully complete the Summer Aerospace Institute will earn 2 elective physics credits from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

The instructors for the institute will be Bryce McLean from Coronado High School and Mike Siegrist from Mitchell High School. The Institute is open to any student in District 11 that has completed the Project Lead The Way Introduction to Engineering Design course.

For an application or for more information please contact Bryce McLean (mcleabb@d11.org) or Mike Siegrist
(siegrm@d11.org).

To secure your spot, you are encouraged to apply before APRIL 18 th to:
Mitchell High School
Attn: Bryce McLean/Mike Siegrist
1205 Potter Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO. 80909

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Coronado teacher Bryce McLean for being selected as one of 15 educators nationwide for the Building the Future Award by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation. This award is given to teachers and other educational professionals who are furthering excellence in engineering education through the Project Lead The Way program. Bryce is the only recipient in the state of Colorado.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation will present the Building the Future Awards at an annual gala celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota, attended by business and education leaders and foundation members. Winners will receive state and national media recognition associated with this award.
Way to go, Bryce!

“CORONADO ENGINEERING STUDENTS”
Provided over 100 Science, Math, and Engineering project kits for Coronado High School students to build with lessons. Students worked beside and visited with several Agilent Engineers as they completed projects and learned how they worked. This Engineering event was part of Coronado’s annual Engineers Week. Students experienced The “REEL” FUN of Engineering and working with a real Engineer.

Contact: Mr. Hilty, 719-328-3754 or hiltygl@d11.org
Mr. McLean, 719-328-3759
Project Lead the Way / Coronado High School

Engineers Rule
Everything in society is linked to engineerings. All students enrolled in our engineering and applied technology programs at Coronado had the opportunity to hear real engineers speak at our annual Engineering Week Event. With over 30 engineers presenting from all over our community for eight days educating students on the value of engineering. These presentations and demonstrations help students to understand what engineering is all about. Individuals from Perterson AFB, Fort Carson, Agilent, Verison Wireless, Ingersoll Rand, AGI, Northrop Grumman, Voeing, Atmel, Schlage, DLR group and the pricate sector gave their time and support to a very worthy cause and the education of our future engineering workforce. We have a very strong engineering and applied technology program at Coronado, but this makes all the education we do REAL and LIFELIKE to our students. From lecture to demonstration to building projects, our students see and hear that engineers really do. Students see the same software design tools, and equipment they use daily being used by real world engineers. Engineering weeks went from February 11th through the 22nd. What great support we had from our community and engineering societies.

Our Next Generation of Engineers
Contact: Gary Hilty -- Coronado High School - 719-328-3754 or hiltygl@d11.org
Bryce McLean -- Coronado High School - 719-328-3759

Engineering Week
Engineering Week at Coronado High School will be February 11th through 22nd. Over 25 engineers from the community will be coming to speak to the students of Coronado about the possibilities of the engineering field. This is a great opportunity for aspiring students to ask questions of real engineers in the working world today. Click here to go to the National Engineers Week web page.

Engineering Classes in Applied Technology
So, why should you choose Project Lead the Way engineering classes at Coronado High School? Everyone will have different reasons. Maybe you're good at math and science; maybe you enjoy solving problems, or discovering how things work. Perhaps you have a desire to change the world, or just want a good paying job. Students in action using AutoDesk Inventor at Coronado High School Engineering lab: Did you know…that civil engineers are using foam walls to give the Indy 500 Speedway safer curves? That computer science engineers are working on robots so tiny they might eventually fit INSIDE the human body? That
chemical engineers have developed a spray-on skin that soldiers can use if wounded far from medical help? And those mechanical engineering students have developed a bicycle that glows in the dark? Hard to believe? Not if you’re an engineer!

Many young people incorrectly believe that to become FBI special agents they should study a law-enforcement related curriculum. Right now, at the top of the list of majors sought by the FBI are engineering, computer Science, and physical science. Learn about different types of engineering and Technology by enrolling in PLTW and Applied Technology classes.

Eight challenging high school courses use project-based, hands-on experience to teach students the key elements and skills of engineering and technology-based careers by immersing them in rigorous engineering problems. Here is a Link to all of the Applied Technology Courses!

1. Introduction to Engineering Design

Using 3-D computer modeling software, students learn the design process, and they solve design problems as they develop, analyze, and create product models.

2. Principles Of Engineering

Students explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology help people.

3. Digital Electronics

Students use computer simulation to learn about the logic of electronics as they design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices.

4. Aerospace Engineering

Students apply scientific and engineering concepts to design materials and processes that directly measure, repair, and improve systems in different environments.

5. Biotechnical Engineering

Students apply biological and engineering concepts related to biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.

6. Civil Engineering and Architecture

Teams of students collaborate on the development of community-based building projects and conceptual design for project presentations.

7. Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Students learn concepts of robotics and automated manufacturing by creating three-dimensional designs with modeling software and producing models of their designs.