makers+shakers

Makers+Shakers is an outreach program that introduces junior high school students to structural engineering at a pivotal time in their academic careers.

Using K’nex + a shake table programmed with real earthquake data, students collaborate on solutions to an engineer’s real-world project scope. We believe this hands-on experience can inspire students to investigate structural engineering as a career – in time to complete high school-level courses required to enter many engineering colleges.

We’re providing our program resources at no cost so that you can start your own program in your community. Together, we can engage the next generation of structural engineers!