National Engineers Week    February 19 - 25, 2012    • National E-Week Website	Student Permission Form          Company Participation Form

“Engineer for a Day” Program
by Charlie Hammontree, P.E., P.S., “Engineer for a Day” Past Chair

During National Engineers Week, Stark County high school juniors and seniors who are interested in learning about careers in engineering have the opportunity to participate in “Engineer for a Day,” which occurs Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 22 - 25.  Last year, Stark County students spent a day as the guest of a local company that is engaged in engineering activities and to gain first-hand knowledge about the function of an engineer.

When applying to participate in the “Engineer for a Day” program, the student can choose to explore the engineering discipline of his/her choice.

A typical visit to a host company might include an introduction to the nature of the company’s business and products, a tour of the company’s facilities, and a chance to spend a few hours one-on-one with an engineer.  During the time that the student spends with the host engineer, he or she might be introduced to the vast array of hardware and software that the engineer uses, as well as to examples of the projects and the problems that the engineer works on and solves.

Participating in the “Engineer for a Day” program is rewarding for both the students and the host companies.

Examples of engineering disciplines that are offered by the host companies include Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, Industrial, Quality Control, Computer and Construction Engineering.

2011 Engineer For a Day Participating High Schools and Companies

 

Following are the organizations hosting students:

Abbott Electric – 2

City of Canton Engineering – 4

Hammontree & Associates, Limited – 2

Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems

Koch Knight, LLC – Up to 5

ODOT District 4 – 25-30

Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems – 2

Stark County Engineer – 2-4

Timken Company – 75

 

Following are the Schools and Number of Students Participating:

GlenOak – 10 Students

Hoover – 6 Students

Jackson – 13 Students

Theodore Roosevelt High School – 1 Student

Lake Center Christian School – 2 Students

Lake High School – 6 Students

Louisville High School – 14 Students

Massillon Washington High School – 3 Students

Minerva High School – 6 Students

Northwest High School – 2 Students

Sandy Valley Sr. High – 8 Students

St. Thomas Aquinas – 14 Students

McKinley Senior High – 6 Students

Timken Senior High – 17 Students

Tuslaw High School – 3 Students

 

If you are a student and would like more information about this program, please contact your high school guidance counselor.  If you work for a company that would like to participate in this excellent program, please contact Brian Werner at brian.werner@timken.com..