Sponsored by the AAAEA, the Essay/ Poster Contest is open to all students in the 3rd through 8th grades in the Chicago land area schools. The purpose of the contest is to stimulate students to consider careers in engineering by fostering interest in engineering through research, essay writing, creating a poster and interacting with engineers.

Students submit an essay and a poster about an engineer that they admire or have made an impact on their life. The essay should explain who the engineer is and why the student admires this engineer. The poster should depict some aspect of the engineer and the engineers accomplishment.

Deadline:
Entries should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday January 11, 2008.

Notification of Winners:
There will be up to three winning entries. Winners will be notified by phone and e-mail no later than February 8, 2008.