Welcome to Chattanooga Engineers Week
National Engineers Week is an annual event to raise public awareness about engineering and the contributions that engineers make to society. It is also a time for engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills. In particular, it provides a time to:
- Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world
- Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers
- Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents
Engineers Week was founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). It is among the oldest of America’s professional engineering outreach efforts.
“In concert with more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies, the Chattanooga Area of Tennessee officially opens Engineers Week with a Kick-off Luncheon on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the UTC University Center. It will be followed on Thursday, February 20 with the traditional Awards Banquet at the Marriott Downtown Ballroom. Both events are open to the public.
While “Engineers Week” suggests only a week-long event, it has, in fact, become a year-round commitment to making a difference in this area. For example, Manufacturers Day was held in October of last year and the Regional Science Fair will bring the “week” to a close in March of this coming year, 2020.

You Can Be Involved
Public School Teachers
The public is invited to attend the annual Engineers Week Awards banquet where winners of… Learn more
Public School Students
Encourage your science, math, computer or technology teachers to offer multiple… Learn more
Home School Parents & Students
Looking for help with lesson plans related to science? See if… more
Professional Engineers
Nominate colleagues for the local Engineer of the Year award to be announced at the… Learn more
Business Leaders
Want to encourage students in studies that will help them be better future employees… Learn more
Elected Officials
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