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Additional Resources
Please note that the web links are provided solely as a service to you as a student. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by Shell or the federal government, and none should be inferred. Shell is not responsible for the content of the individual organization or the web pages found at these links.
Alternative Fuels
National Wind Technology Center
Describes how wind energy works with information for the industry, consumers, and educators.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Explains the history of fuel cell technology.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Provides information on renewable energy sources such as: biomass, hydrogen, hydrothermal, geothermal, wind and solar. Includes ideas for science projects on energy, tips on saving energy, home energy calculators and more.
Energy
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Provides resources on geology and Earth sciences, including a section on careers.
The American Petroleum Institute
Is a Trade association with over 400 members from the natural gas and oil industry. Site provides facts, figures, and data on petroleum.
The Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA)
Is a National non-profit organization created to help expand the dialogue between the energy and consuming sectors.
The Energy Information Administration “Energy Kid’s Page”
Has useful terms, facts, and historical data on energy. It also has educational games and helpful links.
How Stuff Works, Inc.
Provides information about how different energy sources work.
The National Energy Foundation
Links to various energy-related topics.
Offshore Energy Center
Allows you to take a virtual tour of an offshore oil rig and museum.
The U.S. Department of Energy
Offers lessons on fossil fuels, featuring cartoon personality Dr. H. Carbon and his interactive quizzes.
Jobs and Careers
The American Association of Drilling Engineers
Provides a number of workforce education projects.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Includes a career section for the chemical industry.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Has articles online, as well as a student section on career development.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Includes an education section.
CareerBuilder
Includes process operator/technician jobs.
Center for the Advancement of Process Technology
Includes information for teachers and students, including a student internship guide.
Engineering Education Service Center
Provides information on engineering education programs for kindergarten through college.
Minnesota Careers
Provides information on various careers including an interest assessment and tools for planning your future.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
Organization provides leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers.
Process Technology Careers
Includes process technology career information including a skills assessment.
Shell
Provides information about careers, internships, scholarships within the fields of engineering and the geosciences, and more.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Includes SHPE magazine, with articles on engineering.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers
Has information about the petroleum industry and engineering, including the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies, as well as career information. The site has sections designed for educators, students, and parents.
Society of Women Engineers
Provides information about careers for women in engineering.
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Has information on a variety of jobs, including descriptions and salaries. Its “kids” section can help young people explore career options and the skills and training the jobs require.
Internships and Scholarships
Shell
Provides information about careers, internships, scholarships within the fields of engineering and the geosciences, and more.
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Supports exceptional merit scholars attending America's Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The organization also runs a Leadership Institute designed to help scholars bridge their academic achievements with important skills for the workplace.
Programs
ASEE Engineering K12 Center
Provides programs to educate students about engineering. The Web site includes a section entitled “What is engineering, anyway?”
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Sponsors annual robot competitions to generate an interest in science and engineering among today's students.
Geological Society of America
Provides articles and information on a variety of related topics. The site also has a section for students on grants and scholarships.
Girls Go Tech
Provides information on how math, science and technology play an important role in the world around us. Includes technical career information and games that introduce math, science and technology concepts.
Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology Week (HESTEC)
Is a year-round leadership program that emphasizes the importance of science literacy to students and teachers. Learn about the competitions and activities the organization has to offer.
HUNSTEM (Houston Urban Network for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Provides information for teachers, students, and parents that focuses on the Houston area.
The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences
Provides information about the Jackson School of Geosciences, a summer program that provides 8th through 12th grade participants with information about careers in the geosciences.
The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
Focuses on increasing interest and awareness of engineering and technology-based careers among high school students. The Web site has information on student competitions, assessment tools, career guidance resources, an e-newsletter, and more. It also has resource materials for parents and educators.
MATHCOUNTS
Fosters middle school excellence in mathematics by providing coaching and competitions for student mathletes. The Web site features lesson material for teachers, including a “Problem of the Week.”
Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME)
Offers poster and essay competitions for younger students, as well as scholarship opportunities for college-bound high schoolers.