Running from 28 February to 6 March, STEPS Engineers Week celebrates the engineers who design, build, test, and improve the world around us. Engineering is where ideas become innovations and it is one of the most exciting careers in the world for students with a passion for creativity and making a difference.
Engineers Ireland's STEPS programme has made a range of interesting and engaging resources and activities freely available to secondary school teachers and students to spark conversation and promote learning.
Click here for Engineers Week 2026 content.
Here are 6 stellar engineering resources that are free to watch, download and use!
1. An Engineer Like Me!
Leaf through this magazine featuring stories of Irish engineers working on exciting and innovative projects across the world – from stage design for the MTV Video Music Awards to animations for NASA.
2. Get coding!
Join the Microsoft Dream Space Team on Monday 2 March for an exciting live virtual event where students can meet a real-life engineer and take part in a coding-inspired activity that anyone can join! Through an interactive lesson, Q&A, and hands-on STEM activities, students will explore problem-solving, innovation, and creativity in a fun and engaging way.
3. Mission Unstoppable!
Miranda Cosgrove (of iCarly fame) fronts this TV series all about the world of STEM, with the occasional science joke! It is exclusively licenced in Ireland for Engineers Week from 28 February to 5 March.
4. Take the egg drop challenge!
Can you pass an egg to your friend downstairs in one piece? This group activity has a video tip guide from Mark the Science Guy, complete with puns!
5. Engineering the weather
Watch Mark the Science Guy go on a wild engineering ride through storms and tornadoes as he discovers how important engineers are in monitoring and managing the weather. Register to watch this exhilarating show.
6. Cities of the Future
Cities of the Future is a 45-minute documentary that challenges children to imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable.
For more Post-Primary School resources visit the Engineers Week website here.
STEPS Engineers Week encourages young people, their teachers, and parents to explore the creative and limitless world of engineering and the diverse opportunities a career in the sector can offer.
This week-long campaign introduces primary and secondary school children to the diverse world of engineering is managed by the Engineers Ireland's STEPS programme and is funded by the Department of Education and Youth and industry leaders Arup, ESB, Intel and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
For more information, or to speak to Engineers Ireland about STEPS Engineers Week 2026, please contact Tara Corristine, Communications Executive, Engineers Ireland, tcorristine@engineersireland.ie.
