The Sloan Career Cornerstone Project: multimedia career education for undergraduates in engineering, math, and science

Abstract

This is a progress report on IEEE's role as one of several professional associations involved in the Sloan Career Cornerstone Project scheduled for completion by the end of 1998. Project activities include the development of a CD-ROM series, as well a s videos and web sites on careers in math, science and engineering. IEEE is producing a CD-ROM and two videos on careers for electrical engineers, computer engineers and scientists. A Question & Answer component will be a prominent feature of the IEEE student career web site. The Sloan Cornerstone Series, including those produced by IEIZE, will be marketed to career centers, libraries, universities, and high schools. The IEEE materials will be made available gratis through IEEE Student Branches and will be distributed by the IEEE.

Time Engineers: An Interactive Multimedia Program For Secondary School Students

“…To help alleviate this problem, both industry and universities must work harder at promoting engineering and engineering-related careers at the secondary school level. Recently, the Sloan foundation released an excellent set of multimedia materials aimed at educating students about careers in engineering 1 . These materials provide valuable information for high school seniors and college freshman who have already decided that they are interested in a science or engineering-related career.…”