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The Engineering Ambassadors Network is Making a Difference

Throughout the U.S., EAN is making an impact on college students AND K-12 youth.

We support our Engineering Ambassadors success through professional development, preparing them to be valuable role models for the next generation of engineers and focus our outreach in the K-12 classroom.

By the Numbers

Universities Involved

277,013

K-12 Students Impacted

Engineering / Stem Topics

2040

K-12 Classrooms Reached

540

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2024-2025 Impact Report

Download the full report here: 24-25 Impact report

Fall Workshop

147 New ambassadors were trained at the two regional workshops. (SE was cancelled by a hurricane)

Participants’ Most Significant Learning Experience

Theme	Percentage
AE presentation style	20
Breaking down concepts	14
Confidence	10
Other	15

Spring 2025 Leadership Conference

213 people attended the conference.

There were 12 breakout session options available spread across 3 time slots. In addition, a morning keynote session, a hands-on keynote session focusing on Engineering and Art, and an ROTC team-building activity in larger time slots were offered.

Participants’ Most Significant Learning Experience

Theme	n
Presentation Skills	9
Other/Broad Leadership	13
Emotional Intelligence	14
Networking	15
Team Building	18
Communication	19
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Quotes from the Class of 2025

“I have gained a heightened awareness of myself, the words I choose, and the impact I have the opportunity to have. Also, I gained a true passion for an organization and for leading people. I got to work on my leadership style and how to implement new ideas to make new members feel welcome and get them up to speed.”

“Being a part of EA allowed me to connect with other STEM students across the country and gave me many great memories to look back upon of all the people I met through this program. EA also helped me build my confidence and communication skills by giving me an opportunity to share so much of what I have learned in college to create meaningful impact for students in my community. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this program!”

“Through EA, I gained a community and people like me who wanted to make a different. Also, professional development. EAN has great networking and career resources.”

“[A]s an engineering ambassador, I gain more social skills. Prior to joining I was a little shy, especially speaking to new people, but now I have no issues starting up conversations with random people.”

EAN’s Lasting Impact

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“The middle school students have been talking about the presentation and of course, who 'won' the challenge. But the best part is they are TALKING ABOUT IT - and excited. I also hear them talking about design and how they would change theirs, etc. That is the exciting part!!!”
Middle school teacher

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“We loved it! The three student ambassadors who presented did a fantastic job working together to present a dynamic lesson. Their power point was engaging and the hands-on task for the kids to perform was a hit! The women presenters were energetic, professional, and very encouraging of the student questions and interest. The students were able to see women who truly love their area of study (engineering), enjoy learning, and are enthusiastic about creating prosthetics.”
Middle school teacher

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“The Ambassadors were engaging, polite and interacted with our student body with a professional attitude…”
School principal

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“One of our goals is to encourage non-traditional participation in STEM courses and the ambassadors were excellent role models. They made Engineering as a major seem very accessible to students.”
High School teacher

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“The EA presentation was sensational. My students loved everything from the activity to the real-talk about what to expect in the college atmosphere of engineering.”
High school teacher

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“We felt this program provided high thinking skills. Students were able to take real world experiences and apply them to the lesson. They were able to visualize the process and learn about careers in the engineering field. Many students were motivated and want to become engineers because of this presentation. It was a fabulous experience for everyone! ”
Elementary school teacher

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“The ambassadors were amazing and so awesome... I heard the kids talking in the hall to their friends about their experience and how excited they were that the engineering students were female! ”
High school teacher

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“Thank you for sparking interest in our younger generation of engineers!! Your planning and creativity are much appreciated. We look forward to working with you in the future.”
Elementary school teacher

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“The engineering projects really challenged us to think and work like engineers in designing prototypes. Something I really appreciated were the positive words you gave us even if we were behind or failing. One thing that I will take away is that engineering is very important in our daily lives and life wouldn’t be the same today without it.”
Middle School Student

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“She felt more confident and was thrilled that a student named Tara is studying engineering… She wants to be like her when she gets older.” ”
Parent

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“With everything you taught us about engineering, I kinda changed my mind on what I personally want to do.”
Middle School Student

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“I learned that engineers are more than just people who build; they’re problem-solvers, creators, and have one of the most important roles in society.”
Middle school student