Electronics Engineers

Joining a science club is a good way to start exploring the electronics engineering field. For example, the Technology Student Association (TSA) provides students a chance to explore career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, enter academic competitions, and participate in summer exploration programs. TSA administers a competition that allows high school students to use their technology skills. The Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (https://tsaweb.org/teams) is an engineering problem competition.

Attending a summer camp or academic program that focuses on scientific projects as well as recreational activities is another way to learn more about electronics engineering. Summer programs offered by Michigan Technological University (MTU, https://www.mtu.edu/syp) and other U.S. colleges and universities focus on career exploration in engineering, computers, electronics, and robotics. MTU's academic program for high school students also offers art education, wilderness events, and other recreational activities.

Check out the American Society for Engineering Education’s precollege Web site, http://precollege.asee.org, for general information about careers in engineering, networking opportunities, and other resources. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers also offers helpful articles and ideas on its Web site TRY Engineering (https://tryengineering.org), to inspire students interested in electronics engineering, technology, and computing.