National Engineers Week
National Engineers Week is February 22-28, 2026
National Engineers Week celebrates and promotes the field of engineering by raising awareness about the contributions of engineers to society and to inspire the next generation of engineers. During "EWeek", a wide range of activities and events are held across the country to engage students, educators, and the general public in learning about engineering and its impact on our daily lives.
ACEC Indiana is celebrating the 13th year of hosting classroom visits during National Engineers Week (February 22-28, 2026). Indiana-based volunteers in the civil engineering profession will speak at elementary, middle and high schools across the State of Indiana. Our volunteers share experiences from their careers, describe what civil engineers do on a day-to-day basis and how their work impacts the world we live in.
Volunteers
Volunteers! We need your support to connect with thousands of Indiana students. Sign up for classrooms now!
- East/Central Regions (Greenfield INDOT District) - full!
- West Region (Crawfordsville INDOT District) - full!
- Northeast Region (Fort Wayne INDOT District) - full!
- Northwest Region (LaPorte INDOT District) - 17 classrooms open
- Southeast Region (Seymour INDOT District) - full!
- Southwest Region (Vincennes INDOT District) - 10 classrooms open
Check out all the available resources for your classroom visits:
- Watch the 2026 Volunteer Orientation Recording if you missed orientation or would like to revisit the discussion.
- Review the Volunteer Tips & Preparation Checklist which is meant to guide you through the next steps and ensure you address any pending items with your teacher.
- Utilize our Social Media Toolkit which includes new graphics and press guidance for 2026.
- Access all outreach materials in the National Engineers Week Volunteer Google Drive, which has everything you need to prepare your classroom visit, from templates and handouts to activity recommendations. Be sure to customize your slides to include perspectives about your career.
- Templates, handouts and other materials are available for Grades K-2, Grades 3+, Middle School, and High School students
- Did you know ACEC Indiana has an activity book, a high school student checklist, and occupation handouts? Check them out!
Teachers
The submission window for National Engineers Week 2026 has closed. Questions may be directed to Liz Walker.
Have you already submitted? Thank you! We are excited to visit your classroom.
- ACEC Indiana staff will email teachers on or after Monday, January 5th to verify the dates/time(s) or clarify any details about your visit.
- Our EWeek classroom visit schedule must be completed by Friday, January 16th.
- You can expect to be paired with a volunteer and hear from them directly no later than Friday, February 6th.
- Classroom visits require at least 30 minutes of speaking time for the presentation, or 60+ minutes for a hands-on activity.
- ACEC IN volunteer presenters are mainly in the civil engineering field (transportation, water and building infrastructure).
Stay Connected All Year
Want an engineer to visit your class a different time of year? Contact our Director of Workforce Development Liz Walker to discuss industry engagement at your school or community organization or join our mailing list to stay in touch!