ASEE announces new eGFI brand platform
Creative Education Publication,
Web Site and E-newsletter to
Inspire America’s Engineers of Tomorrow
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) announces the launch of its new eGFI brand. Highlighting the eGFI brand platform is the publication of the 4th edition of eGFI - Engineering, Go For It. eGFI is the colorful, inspiring magazine designed to attract middle-school and high-school students, particularly minorities and young women, and their parents, teachers and counselors to the exciting world of engineering and technology. Published bi-annually, eGFI has reached over 1.6 million K-12 readers since its inception in 2003.
The brand new eGFI is:
- the inspiring, eye-catching print magazine
- a totally new and interactive, kid-friendly web site - www.egfi-k12.org
- a new teacher-oriented e-newsletter with lesson plans and class activities
- a classroom media kit complete with new eGFI magazine and poster
- a Student Blog where kids can connect and share their engineering aspirations and experiences
ASEE is grateful for the tremendous support from our eGFI corporate partners Autodesk, NCEES, National Instruments, Dassault Systemes and National Defense Education Program. “With the support of our corporate partners, we will be able to offer young people across America the educational foundation to change tomorrow’s technology landscape,” said Frank Huband, ASEE Executive Director. “We are making an investment in our students and our nation, and we look forward to advancing our mission with our dedicated corporate partners.”
For more information, contact:
BOB BLACK
Deputy Executive Director
202-331-3532
b.black@asee.org
About eGFI
Engineering rocks! From new medical breakthroughs to cool Earth-saving technologies, engineers are problem solvers who have a passion for making the world a better place. eGFI showcases the wide world of engineering and technology careers to students, teachers and parents. eGFI. Dream up the Future.
www.egfi-k12.org
About ASEE
Founded in 1893, the American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit organization of individuals and institutions committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology. In pursuit of academic excellence, ASEE develops policies and programs that enhance professional opportunities for engineering faculty members, and promotes activities that support increased student enrollments in engineering and engineering technology colleges and universities. Strong communication and collaboration with national and international organizations further advances ASEE’s mission.
