National Engineers Week

National Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.

Turn a pile of common household materials into a balloon-powered car—and watch it go! In this activity you will use your skills to build a car that is propelled by a balloon using the Engineer Design Process.

Check out these STLtoday stories for extended learning:

• Middle schoolers launched a boat from New Hampshire in 2020. It was found in Norway 462 days later
• 3 University of Illinois faculty recognized for engineering
• 4 ways to help STEM majors stay the course
• Biden admin unveils changes to attract foreign STEM students
• STL metro shows strength in STEM professions