National Academy of Engineering

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-academy-of-engineering

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the organization status?American nonprofit, non-governmental organization
2. What is the parent body?National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)
3. How do engineers become members of the NAE?Engineers are chosen by their peers each year. Only those with a long record of new ideas and big impacts can be elected.
4. Why is being in the NAE special?It is one of the highest honors for engineers. It shows that they have made important, lasting contributions to society.

Non-governmental organization (NGO): An independent entity operating outside of direct government control, often focused on public service or advocacy.
Original research: Scientific or engineering work that leads to new discoveries, theories, or methods.
Federal government: The national governing body of the United States, responsible for legislation, policy, and national affairs.