EESC Membership Service: A Foundation for Success
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it?
The EESC's new revolutionary membership is a cutting edge service that will change the way you think of integrating engineering education into your classroom, camp, competition or program. Our new service can:
- Increase your productivity;
- Save time and money every month; and
- Make you a leader in engineering education teaching techniques, gender equity issues and marketing messages.
The membership empowers teachers, motivates students and cultivates success.
What do I get with my membership?
Each month, members receive:
- A printed version of the Engineering Education Advocate newsletter;
- Free new products and tools to teach or promote engineering delivered to your door each and every month (A.K.A. The Care Package);
- Access to a network of like-minded individuals;
- Discounted prices in the EESC store;
- Free shipping anytime you shop with us.
What’s the Engineering Education Advocate Newsletter?
The Advocate is a monthly newsletter that will blow your socks off! Find out:
- What is going on in engineering education;
- How to market your program more effectively;
- How to engage middle and high school students more effectively;
- How to increase enrollment;
- How to get women into your program;
- How to engage minority students;
- How to find the magic that will catapult students into engineering.
The Advocate is an invaluable reference for engineering organizations, programs, colleges of engineering and engineering technology, summer camps, events, competitions, contests and guidance offices. Get the inside scoop on how to reach students, decrease attrition and ultimately increase enrollment.
What do you mean by free products and tools?
The free monthly membership care packages can include:
- Any new books or DVDs released by the EESC;
- Self-running, fully narrated PowerPoint presentations on engineering careers;
- Classroom posters;
- T-shirts; or
- Engineering classroom activities, games, icebreakers and much more.
These packages are free to members and offer a cost and time-saving way to always have fresh content. And best of all, you will receive them before they are officially released to the public! Good content keeps students motivated, inspired and coming back for more. If you have an automatic stream of new information, activities and/or resources, you can spend your valuable time on other pursuits.
What’s the online network all about?
Membership also includes access to a members only section of our Web site that features:
- Celeste Baine’s blog;
- The EEA listserve;
- Engineering education resources for teachers;
- Special opportunities;
- Downloadable classroom puzzles, and much more.
New resources are added every week!
What does it cost?
- Corporate or professional Memberships are $350/year
- K-12 teacher and student memberships are $250/year
- * Corporate or professional memberships in Canada are $383/year
- * K-12 teacher and student memberships in Canada are $283/year.
This membership will save you hundreds of dollars because the monthly information and products are worth much more than the price of the membership.
* The extra $33 for Canadian memberships are only to cover the additional cost of shipping internationally. Canadian members will receive reduced shipping rates on any products ordered from the store.
Newsletters and products are delivered August-June.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes, we accept purchase orders. For the fastest service, purchase orders should be faxed to 541-988-1008.
What's in the welcome package?
Your welcome package includes:
How do I get free shipping?
As long as you are logged into the network, it will recognize you and your shipping will be free. You will also receive:
Why should I join?
This membership is unlike anything else out there! If you care about engineering education and want to stay on top of the latest trends, issues and advances, you can’t afford not to join! In addition, you will save hundreds of dollars because the monthly information and products are worth much more than the price of the membership.
What makes it good?
The Engineering Education Service Center is:
- An award-winning engineering education center.
- A leader in developing engineering education and career-products that truly motivate, inspire, and educate.
- Lead by Celeste Baine. Celeste is the most prolific writer on engineering careers in the country! She has won several national awards in the field of engineering education and has traveled the nation meeting teachers, mentors, program directors, Deans and parents. She has seen the enthusiasm as well as the frustration in bringing engineering into our K-12 classrooms.
Do I really need it if I’m doing other programs?
This membership:
- Compliments and supplements other programs already in schools such as Project Lead the Way, The Academy of Engineering and Synergistic Learning Systems.
- Enhances competitions such as FIRST Robotics, TEAMS, Mathcounts and Future City (just to name a few).
- Provides progressive and sustainable resources for engineering summer camps.
I work in a College Office that supports K-12 schools. Can I signup for the K-12 membership?
No. The K-12 membership is for elementary, middle and high school teachers or administrators.
What do I have to do to get the free products?
When you purchase your membership, you are automatically enrolled in the free product service. There are no monthly cards to return and you will automatically receive your package around the 5th of every month.
What’s the catch?
There’s no catch.
Every month, you’ll receive the newsletter, free products and have access to the members only portion of the web site.
You can cancel your membership at any time and you will receive a pro-rated refund.
How do I join?
You can join in three easy steps
- Visit our sign-up page.
- Choose the corporate, professional, student or K-12 membership level.
- Complete your order
Shortly after you join, you will receive your welcome package which includes the newsletter binder and your free copy of Women in Engineering: The Best Kept Secret to Changing the World!
What if I Change my Mind?
We guarantee your satisfaction. Your membership is risk-free. If you're not completely satisfied with your membership, you may cancel at any time. Your membership will be canceled and you will receive a pro-rated credit or refund.
Can I join if I am not a resident of the United States?
At the present time only residents of the United States, Canada and those who are active U.S. military personnel living overseas (with APO/FPO addresses) can be members.
Other questions
Do you have questions about your account, your order, or membership policies?
Feel free to call toll free 877-644-6337 or please email customer service. We will be happy to assist you!
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