Beginning this September, science and technology concepts will come to life in TechXtra, an exciting new electronic newsletter for teenagers, educators and guidance counselors. Published monthly, September through May, TechXtra will offer up to the minute information on new technologies, explain the underlying science, and profile the technical experts and visionary leaders who are making it all happen.
Each issue will feature one or more cutting edge technologies and present an easy to read, behind the scenes view of how it all works. Profiles will include interviews with technology professionals in the trenches and the leading thinkers who are solving real world problems, and improving our quality of life, through new uses of technology.
Using a non technical writing style and appealing graphic presentation, the newsletter will help middle and high school students connect their classroom science to the technologies we encounter day-to-day. With each issue, they will be introduced to the growing number of career possibilities that await those with appropriate skills.
For educators, the newsletter will provide an easy way to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and their scientific relevance. And for guidance counselors, TechXtra will provide a convenient way of keeping up with the ever-changing world of technology careers. Hot links to a variety of related resources will help both students and teachers learn more about specific areas of interest.
TechXtra contains no advertising and is not intended to be a marketing vehicle for any company, organization or product. An editorial advisory board, comprised of science and technology educators and professionals, ensures the relevance and accuracy of each issue.
TechXtra is a free service of the Electronic Industries Foundation, an independent non-profit organization, dedicated to developing tomorrow's technology leaders through a variety of programs and services in science and technology education. By bringing the innovation and excitement of the electronic industries into the classroom, EIF helps young people learn about science and technology, as well as the wealth of career opportunities the industries represent. To learn more about EIF, visit www.eiafoundation.org.
For a free subscription to TechXtra send your e-mail address to kvanburen@eia.org.
TechXtra E-News for Students
