2015 New Faces of Engineering – College Edition
Application Guide
This guide is designed to assist you in completing your online application. It
provides program requirements and includes all of the application form
questions.
1. Prepare Your Application Form
• The online form cannot save partially completed applications. We recommend
that you create a text document to save your responses and copy/paste onto
the online form when everything is ready.
• To complete your online application and submit go to:
http://discovere.org/our-programs/awards-and-recognition and select “Apply
Now.”
2. Review the Requirements
• You must be a member of a participating engineering society. See the
complete list at “College Edition” at http://discovere.org/our-programs/awardsand-recognition.
• You must be an undergraduate engineering student (3rd, 4th and 5th year)
as of September 30, 2014. (Graduate and PhD students are NOT eligible).
• You must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program from
an ABET Accredited (EAC) recognized U.S. college or university or from an
equivalent international educational institution.
• You must have a track record of engineering experiences (i.e. internships,
volunteer or work related).
• Your grade point average must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or 4.0 or
higher on a 5.0 scale). Please note a copy of transcript is required for all
winners.
• Your application must include a color photo of yourself (jpg or png format) that
shows you participating in an engineering-related activity (class, event,
internship, or in the field). (Note: Winners will also be asked to provide a
headshot.)
• Applications are due no later than midnight EST on Friday, November 14,
2014.
Please note: You can apply if you previously submitted an application or
were selected as a nominee. (Past winners are not eligible).
2015 College Edition Application Form
3. Tell Us About Yourself
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First Name:
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Last Name:
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Preferred Name:
(Tell us how you would like to be listed as a nominee or winner - if
different than above.)
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Engineering Society:
<Select from drop down list>
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Membership Number:
<If your organization does not have membership numbers, put N/A>.
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What college/university do you attend?
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School address (street, city, state, zip, country):
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Home town, state, country:
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Cell phone number:
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Other phone number:
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Email address:
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What year are you? (as of September 2014)
< 3rd, 4th or 5th year>
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Current Major / Principle field of study:
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Current Minor / Secondary field of study:
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Grade Point Average:
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What is your gender?
Candidates currently residing in the U.S.: Please self-select from the following
categories. If you are not a U.S. resident, select N/A.
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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Asian/Pacific Islander
- Asian Indian
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Guamanian or Chamorro
- Japanese
- Korean
- Native Hawaiian
- Samoan
- Vietnamese
- Other Asian (Please Specify)
- Other Pacific Islander (Please
Specify)
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Hispanic or Latino
- Mexican, Mexican American, or
Chicano
- Puerto Rican
- Cuban
- Other Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
(Please Specify)
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Multiracial
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Other Race (Please Specify)
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White/Caucasian
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Prefer not to share
Black/African American
This information is optional, yet requested to facilitate an internal diversity impact
analysis of DiscoverE’s activities, will not be used for any other purpose, and will
not impact your chances of being selected.
Candidates currently residing outside of the United States: Please select your
region. If you are a U.S. resident, select N/A.
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Africa
Asia
Central America
Eastern Europe
European Union
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Middle East
North America
Oceania
South America
The Caribbean
4. Tell Us About Your Student Activities
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Please list your student chapter / professional society activities.
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Have you taken or are you planning to take the FE exam in the near
future?
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Do you plan to take the PE exam?
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What activities, clubs, groups, teams do you belong to or participate in?
(e.g., sports, community service, student activity) Please list and tell us
any leadership positions you have held in these groups.
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Have you participated in any Engineers Week or Introduce A Girl to
Engineering Day activities on campus? If so:
- Why did you get involved?
- What impact did it have on you and/or the kids you reached?
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What engineering-related activities, classes, groups or clubs did you
participate in elementary, middle, and/or high school? (Check all
applicable)
-4-H National Engineering Challenge
-ACE Mentor Program
-BEST Robotics Competition
-Computer Clubhouses
-Engineering is Elementary
-FIRST Robotics Competition
-Future City Competition
-Gateway Academy
-Habitat for Humanity
-Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
-MATHCOUNTS
-National Academy Foundation's Academy of Engineering
-National FFA Agriscience Fair (Engineering category)
-National Robotics Challenge
-NSBE’s SEEK Camp
-Project Lead the Way
-Science Fairs (please specify)
-Shop Rat
-Vex Robotics
-Other (please specify)
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If you participated in an engineering-related activity above: Was your
experience an important factor when you decided to study engineering in
college? Please indicate below:
-Very important
-Important
-Not important
-N/A
5. Questions: Please respond to the following 4 questions in 150 words or
less (each).
1. Share with us how your participation in an engineering society’s student
chapter has affected your college/university experience?
2. Tell us about one (or two) internship, volunteer or work related experiences
you have had and what it has meant to you.
3. How do you describe your field of study to a third-grader?
4. What gets you excited about your future as an engineer?
6. Publicity
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Please list the names and addresses of two or more local publications.
Include at least one college paper and one publication from your
hometown.
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Also, please provide the name and contact information for your student
chapter and/or university’s Public Relations contact (optional).
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How often do you use social media platforms below?
(Regularly, Occasionally, Never)
- Facebook
- Instagram
- YouTube
- Tumblr
- Twitter
- Pinterest
- Google +
- LinkedIn
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How did you find out about this program?
- My professional society
- Flyer at my college/university
- My college/university (communication other than flyer)
- Facebook
- Twitter
- College Edition past participant
- Other (please specify)
7. Provide Us With A Photo & E-Signature
Please provide at least one color photo of yourself (jpg or png format). Include
your full name in your photo’s file name.
An informal photo that shows you participating in an engineering-related activity
(class, event, internship, or in the field) is preferred. You can submit up to three
photos. Note: Winners will also be asked to provide a headshot.
Please provide a brief description of your photo. If it's a group photo, please
be sure to describe who you are.
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