K-12 Outreach
Alumni conducting outreach at high schools are encouraged to use the following resources. Please contact Erin Jerick to request hard copies of print resources.
How do I make a high school visit?
What should I present?
- Talking Points – dos/don’ts for talking about engineering
- Sample presentation outlines
- PowerPoint presentation (PDF version. Please contact Erin Jerick to receive a PowerPoint file.)
How can I make the presentation active and engaging?
Students love hands-on activities! And, it makes the presentation easy and fun to do.
- ASCEville (scroll down to “Activities”)
- Building Big (PBS)
You can also show one of the following videos:
- Institution of Civil Engineers – general civil engineering overview and public perception
- Ark Hotel Construction – 15 story building constructed in two days
- ICE and Snow – civil engineering overview
- TRAC – U.S. critically short of civil engineers
How can I put students in touch with the University of Colorado?
University of Colorado handouts
Sign-up sheet – for students wanting more information. Please return to Erin Jerick by e-mail or fax (303-492-7317).
What reading can I do to prepare?
Or watch these training videos from ASCE: Outreach 101