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Join the EIR Network


To apply to join the Engineer-In-Residence Network, please complete the following web-based form or download and print the PDF version.

Who is in the EIR Network?


EIR Network members are engineers and other technical experts who want to share their expertise with teachers and students. Engineers who don't have time to volunteer as an EIR can be members of the EIR Network, as well as engineers who have applied to be an EIR but are waiting for a school. Scientists, mathematicians, technologists, technicians and other specialists who regularly work with engineers in their job can also be members of the EIR Network.

The goal of the EIR Network is to provide support to Engineers-in-Residence who are volunteering in schools, and to teachers and students. EIR Network members can:

  • Give a presentation at an EIR school as an invited guest of the EIR
  • Work as a volunteer consultant to students on an EIR-directed project
  • Act as an on-line resource to EIRs, teachers and/or students
  • Serve as a judge for a school competition (e.g. design challenge, solar car race, robotic competition).
By completing this application, you are registering to become a member of the EIR Network. The information you provide will be used by the EIR Program Office to ensure the best possible use of your volunteer time.


Volunteer Reference Check


The EIR program required that all volunteers working with children (in person or on-line) undergo a basic police check. Reference checks are conducted by your local municipal police force. In some jurisdictions, all police stations provide the service, while in others it is available only in the large ones. A phone call to any station or the community relations office will give you the locations. You must go in person, and you will need two pieces of identification.

1. Contact Information:

Your Name
 

Company Information (if applicable)

Company name
Position
Complete address/postal code
Telephone number
Fax number
Email address
Home Information
Address/postal code
Telephone number
Fax number
Email address
2. Which location would you prefer the EIR program office use?

Professional Information

3. Please list your college and university degrees with area of specialty and dates received.
 
 
4. In total, how many years of engineering experience do you have? (Please check one only)
 
5. Are you currently… (Please check one only)
 
6. How would you prefer to be involved in the EIR Network? (Please check all that apply.)
In-class presentations Be an online resource for teachers
Assist with school projects Be an online resource for students
Be a judge for a school competition Host a field trip for a school
Help develop activity ideas for the EIR Guide Other
 
7. Please list the community/district (in order of preference) for your assigned school. (Please specify up to 3 locations)
1.3.
2.4.
 
8. How many school visits are you willing to make in a school year?
 
9. Have you already received permission from your employer to participate in this program?
 
10. Do you require assistance from the EIR Program to obtain permission to participate in this program?
 
11. If necessary, whom would you like us to contact? (Please provide information below)
Name:
Position:
Telephone:
 

Experience Working with Young People

12. Have you had any recent experiences working with young people (e.g., children's clubs, guides, scouts, coaching, etc.)?
If yes, please give a few examples
 
13. Have you had any formal experience giving presentations/teaching to children and/or teenagers? (Please check)
 Giving Presentations to…Teaching…
Children
Teenagers
If yes, please give a few examples

EIR Program Information

14. How did you hear about the EIR program?
 
15. Why do you want to be involved in the EIR program?
 
16. Please indicate if you are willing to have some basic information about you posted on the EIR website as a member of the EIR Network. (please check items that can be posted on the site)
 Yes, you can post this information on the EIR Network section of the EIR websiteNo, do not post this information on the EIR website
Name
Position
Name of organization
Areas of expertise
Email
Photo