The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) encourages high school, middle school and elementary school students to explore careers in transportation engineering through the programs below.

Bridging Maryland, Becoming Engineers​

Bridging Maryland, Becoming Engineers is a three-part lesson plan (for grades 4-8) aligned with Maryland State STEM Standards of Practice and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices. IT presents information about historic bridge types, introduces the Engineering Design Process and leads students through hands-on activities. The goal is for students to learn how a bridge’s design responds to its site conditions and design constraints. The lesson plan includes a student activity packet to gauge baseline knowledge, facilitate guided notetaking and brainstorming, simulate the design selection process and assess understanding.​ 

AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions

SHA works with AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions​ to provide curricula and resources for Maryland schools and hands-on activities about the importance of math and science in preparing for their future.