Structural Engineer, S.T.E.M. Activist
Joined November 2014
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Future City Challenges Nearly 100k Students to Engineer Communities for Wildfire Resilience
2026–27 "Fire Resilient Future" challenge brings real-world wildfire preparedness
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Registering of schools closes October 31st
futurecity.org/register/
Future City Competition
2 weeks left to register! Future City HS students can compete for a $10,000 scholarship & cash prizes.
Join by Oct. 31: highschool.futurecity.org/re…
250 Years of NAE Innovators Timeline
National Academy of Engineering
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How many engineering achievements are you aware? How recognizable are the names of the engineers?
Scientists dream about doing great things. Engineers do them.
James A. Michener
President Trump and Vice President Vance Tell H-1B Employers To Stop Laying Off Americans Workers
Can they make it stick?
By George Fishman on October 9, 2026
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Haven't seen any news of this death in the mainstream media so let me share with you this sad news. In February 2019 I got to meet/greet Margaret Hamilton at the Annual Chicago Engineers Week Banquet upon receiving the prestigious Washington Award .
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Post COVID the decline of student performance. Let me offer this troubling data. Bob Long, long time STEM Activist.
Students have returned to school, now the push to register schools/volunteers/mentors in the FUTURE CITY competition (futurecity.org) .
LinkedIN postings at:
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REGISTER:
futurecity.org/register/
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I recently attended several LEGOTM events
Here’s some pictures from Brickworld and IIT BLOCK CITY
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As students return to school
FUTURE CITY COMPETITION IS NEARING
High School Students can win a $10,000 scholarship in the Future City Competition. Discover it here: highschool.futurecity.org/re…
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IIT/Illinois Tech hosted their annual BLOCK CITY event within the landmark architectural building (Crown Hall) on Saturday, July 11th.
I assisted some families by providing the basic geometry for a construction of SEARS [Willis] Tower.
A good time was had by all.
CHICAGO YOUTH STEM PROGRAMS
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246 Pictures of various student activities/programs + competitions including:
F.I.R.S.T Robotics (FRC) / Midwest Finals
IIT Bridge Contest (Regional Competition)
4C STEM Club Event
Pinpoint Scholars Foundation STEM EXPO
BLOCK CITY Coming – July 11TH @ IIT (Chicago)
We provide the blocks; you provide the imagination!
RSVP Required: : iit.edu/events/block-city-20…
I hope to show children how to construct a Sears (Willis) Tower model
Video: wgntv.com/video/block-city-l…
May 30 I attended the inaugural STEM EXPO hosted by Pinpoint Scholars Foundation. The focus of the event is to expand access to STEM careers for students in underserved communities. A panel discussion featured industry professionals and mentors who shared their career journeys
STEM Expo brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to students, families cbsnews.com/chicago/video/st… via @CBSNews
I hope to attend: STEM Expo brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics, to students, families cbsnews.com/chicago/video/st… via @CBSNews
Check out this event. Hope to see you there! psfcommunity.org/event-detai…
I hope to attend on May 30th in Chicago a
free expo aimed at ages 13-18 to connect with industry professionals, explore career pathways
As Wildfire Threats Escalate, Future City Competition® Challenges Students to Engineer a "Fire Resilient Future" prn.to/4wMkNuL I've been attending Chicago's Competition going back to 1994. Here's pictures from the last competition: flickr.com/photos/10752828@N…
Just received news of this troubling statistic ! As a baby boomer I wonder the data back in the 60's as we pushed STEM education, going to the Moon!
Future City is back and ready for another year!
2026-2027 theme announced as “FIRE RESILIENT FUTURE” where students will design a resilient future city that can prevent, protect, and recover from urban wildfires.
📷Registration is officially open: Futurecity.org/register
March Madness (no not basketball ) with Robots came to Arlington Hts, Il March 27, 28.
I watched (webcast) the FIRST MIDWEST FINALS - REBUILT/TM Competition.
You can watch the recording of the event!
Friday: youtube.com/live/hu-_kDzLKg4…
Saturday: youtube.com/watch?v=PyKtV4wa…
