The New Jersey Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (NJ-ASCE), along with other area engineering organizations, is once again proud to be organizing the National Engineers Week celebration at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ. It is an event celebrated each February by members of the engineering profession to help raise public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. In the past this event has hosted over 3,000 parents and children who visited The Liberty Science Center and participated in the educational programs, games and contests that our organizations created, sponsored and ran with the assistance of dedicated volunteers. The visiting children will have the unique opportunity to learn about the many ways in which engineering impacts and improve their lives. Organizing the event with the National Engineers Week’s theme for 2009 is “Engineers Make It Work” promises to be both educational and entertaining. Additional information about 2009 National Engineers Week is available on the web at www.eweek.org. |
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Activities
1. Hoop Glider
2. Gum Drop Domes
3. Puff Mobile
4. Marshmallow Tower
5. Oragami Airplane
6. West Point Bridge Design
7. In A Flash: Multiplication Races
8. Penny Boat
9. Gizmo
10. Tinker Toys
11. Building Blocks
12. Coloring Station
Volunteer
In a couple of weeks, National Engineers Week will soon be upon us once again!
As in previous years, ASCE in conjunction with other professional and technical organizations will be spearheading activities at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. We will be presenting interactive demonstrations and activities at the Center on:
Monday, February 16th
Saturday, February 21st.
Why Volunteer:
To Volunteer:
Contact Diana Rodriguez at (732) 671-6400
or via email at [email protected].
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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From Manhattan or traveling west:
Take the Holland Tunnel to the first exit on the NJ Turnpike, Exit 14B. After the toll, bear left, go down the hill and around the traffic circle to the left. Cross the railroad tracks and you'll see us. Turn left onto Jersey City Boulevard to enter the parking lot. Travel time from the Turnpike exit: 3-4 minutes.
From all other points:
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 14C, staying in right-hand lanes at the toll. The exit to Liberty State Park is immediately after the toll. Take the first right onto Jersey City Boulevard, then make an immediate left to enter the parking lot. Travel time from the Turnpike exit: under 2 minutes.
From Staten Island
Take the Goethals Bridge to the NJ Turnpike North. Follow signs to Exit 14C, staying in right-hand lanes at the toll, then follow directions from North, South, East or West.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AMTRAK
AMTRAK is Liberty Science Center's official rail sponsor. Trains provide service to many stations in close proximity to Liberty State Park, including New York City's Penn Station. | Learn More
PATH Trains
Take the PATH to Pavonia/Newport or Exchange Place station and transfer to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (see below). For information, fares and schedules, call 800.234.PATH (7284).
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
From downtown Jersey City, Hoboken or other points north, take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail toward 22nd Street or West Side Avenue and exit at Liberty State Park Station. (From Bayonne or West Side Avenue, take the Light Rail toward Hoboken.) Walk to the sidewalk directly under the NJ Turnpike overpass. We're right on the other side! Note: Be sure to validate your pass before entering the train.
For light rail information, fares and schedules, call 800.772.2222. Outside New Jersey, call 800.762.5100.
Ferry and Water Taxi
Note: Please check all ferry routes and schedules in advance as they often change.
Liberty Landing Marina Water Taxi
Provides service from the World Financial Center to Liberty State Park. From the pier, it is a roughly 20-minute walk to Liberty Science Center, or you can take the NJ Transit loop bus. Call 201.985.8000 for more information. | Learn More
NY Waterway
Ferry lands at Colgate Center/ Exchange Place or Liberty Harbor Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. Connect to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail at Exchange Place (see above). Call 800.53.FERRY for more information. | Learn More
New York Water Taxi
Provides weekday service between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City. Connect to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail at Exchange Place (see above). Call 212.742.1969 for more information. | Learn More
Richard Pascual
Event Coordinator
[email protected]Diana Rodriguez
Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
Sarah Weissman
Co-Event Coordinator
[email protected]Chris Coke
Committee Member
Past E-Week Coordinator
