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SUMMARY:2026 CIE OFFICER / VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 CIE/USA-DFW Chapter Officer & Volunteer Orientation — a collaborative kickoff session where we’ll connect\, share ideas\, and begin planning our events and initiatives for the upcoming year. \n📅 Date: December 6th\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n📍 Location: JSOM 1.102\, The University of Texas at Dallas \nThis orientation is a great opportunity to:\n✔️ Meet fellow volunteers and community supporters\n✔️ Brainstorm and shape our 2026 programs and events\n✔️ Learn how you can contribute your skills\, passion\, and leadership\n✔️ Strengthen our mission of advancing STEM awareness\, professional development\, and community impact in the DFW area \nWhether you’ve been with us for years or are looking to get involved for the first time\, your voice and ideas matter. Let’s build another meaningful year together! \nWe look forward to seeing you there and kicking off an inspiring 2026!
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-cie-officer-volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:JSOM 1.102\, UT Dallas\, JSOM 1\,102\, UT Dallas\, Richardson\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 T-Shirt Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:🔥🎨 🚀 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! The CIE/USA-DFW Chapter 2026 T-Shirt Design Contest Is NOW LIVE! 🚀 \nDo you love creativity? Want your artwork to be worn by hundreds of engineers\, leaders\, and innovators across DFW? \n THIS is your moment!👕✨ We’re officially inviting all artists\, students\, professionals\, and community members to design our 2026 CIE/USA-DFW Chapter T-Shirt! \n Your imagination = our next iconic chapter look. 🙌 \n💡 Theme: Community · Leadership · Service · Innovation 📌 Requirement: Must include the CIE/USA DFW logo 🏆 Top 3 winners: Prizes + spotlight recognition across our events\, website\, and social media! \nThis is not just a contest — it’s your chance to make an impact\, celebrate our mission\, and showcase your creative voice to the entire community. \n📅 Deadline: January 31\, 2026 🔗 Submit Your Design Here. \nLet’s create something bold\, meaningful\, and unforgettable together! 🔥 Bring your vision. 🔥 Bring your style. 🔥 Bring your creativity.
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-t-shirt-design-contest/
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SUMMARY:NERD TALK: Technical Presentations That Move People
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAs a brilliant young professional\, ever get stuck because you can’t clearly\nsell your ideas in the conference room. This upcoming workshop is the\nticket to help you turn smart ideas into presentations that actually land.\nIt’s practical\, energizing\, and focused on the skills that help you get\nnoticed\, heard\, and trusted. \n\n🎤 Presentation + hands-on group practice\nDate & Time: February 7\, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM\nLocation: JSOM Room 1.107\, Jindal School of Management\, UT Dallas\n800 W. Campbell Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75080\nInstructor: Chris Koh\, Ph.D.\nRegistration link here
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LOCATION:JSOM Room 1.107\, Jindal School of Management\, UT Dallas
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SUMMARY:NERD TALK: Technical Presentations That Move People
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAs a brilliant young professional\, ever get stuck because you can’t clearly\nsell your ideas in the conference room. This upcoming workshop is the\nticket to help you turn smart ideas into presentations that actually land.\nIt’s practical\, energizing\, and focused on the skills that help you get\nnoticed\, heard\, and trusted. \n\n🎤 Presentation + hands-on group practice\nDate & Time: April 10th\, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM\nLocation: Engineering Research Building 130\, UT Arlington\n(701 S Nedderman Dr\, Arlington\, TX 76019)\nInstructor: Chris Koh\, Ph.D.\nRegistration link here\n\nFREE PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!
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LOCATION:Engineering Research Building 130 \, UT Arlington\, 701 S Nedderman Dr\, Arlington\, TX\, 76019\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 DFW Youth English Speech Contest
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nThe numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\nTickets are no longer available \n\n\n \nClick here for workshop registration\nClick here for volunteer registration\n  \n2026 DFW Youth English Speech Contest (In-Person)\, is Back in May!\nThe goal of the contest is to stimulate young students’ interests and boost their confidence and competence in public speaking by providing an opportunity for them to enhance their speech skills. This event has served the DFW community for over 10 years\, and each year it attracts over 100 students from 1st to 12th grades for the contest and hundreds of participants including parents\, educators\, and volunteers involving this event. \n\n \nRegistration details:\n(online only\, non-refundable) \nEarly Bird rate of $10 expires on April 30\, 2026 11:59pm CDT. \nRegistration fee will be $15 starting May 1\, 2026\, ending May 3\, 2026. \nFinancial Assistance Available:\nWhile the YESC committee strives to accommodate all requests for assistance\, please note that our resources for financial aid are limited. Low-income families are encouraged to reach out to our committee to inquire about the possibility of waiving the participation fee. For further assistance\, please contact: yesc@cie-dfw.org \nFor Low-income families\, you may be asked to provide one of the proof listed below. \n\nPay Stubs: Recent pay stubs or documentation of unemployment benefits.\nGovernment Assistance Letter: Proof of participation in government assistance programs.(e.g.\, SNAP\, TANF\, Medicaid)\nUnemployment: Recently unemployed or facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances.\nStudent Aid Verification: This is for students enrolled in a low-income student program or attending a Title I school. A copy of the financial aid award letter or student ID.\n\nContest details:\nWho: All 1st to 12th graders (as of Spring 2025) in the DFW area. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM CDT. \nCheck-in for the event begins at 12:45 AM. \nContestant briefing[MANDATORY] will begin at 1:35 PM. \nWhere: UT Dallas JSOM Davidson Auditorium \n  \nInformation about workshop:\nOne Free Workshop will be provided to help contestants prepare their speeches. All contestants are eligible for participating the workshop. The Youth English Speech Workshop is designed to help students learn core public speaking skills and gain an understanding of the criteria of a good speech. It also provides an opportunity for students to practice and enhance their speech skills. We have invited experienced speakers from Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club to present crucial techniques in public speaking\, including how to organize a speech\, how to use vocal variety and body language\, and more. Guest student speakers will give demonstration speeches that apply these techniques\, which will be followed by live evaluations from experienced evaluators\, including Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM).We will also explain the speech contest judging guidelines to prepare you for the upcoming contest on May 9th\, 2026. \nWhen: \n\nApril 25th\, 2026\, 2:00PM-4:00PM CDT\n\nWhere: UT Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science\, ECSS 2.415 \nTo become a YESC ambassador?\nThis program is designed to encourage leadership\, initiative\, and community spirit among our participants. We warmly invite each of you to share this contest with your friends\, classmates\, and peers\, and inspire more students to join this wonderful platform for learning and expression. \nBy participating in the Ambassador Program\, you not only help grow our community\, but also take on the role of a leader and motivator. The contestant who refers the highest number of students will be honored with the YESC Ambassador Award. If you were invited by someone\, please remember to include his or her name in the “Referred By” section when completing your registration. \nQuestions?  \nYou may contact us at \n\nEvent Chair: Jing Wang\nEmail: yesc@cie-dfw.org\n\nPast Event Photos:\n \n2024 Youth English Speech Contest Winners \n \n2024 Youth English Speech Contest Volunteers \n \n2025 Youth English Speech Contest Winners
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-dfw-youth-english-speech-contest/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – Naveen Jindal School of Management\, 800 W Campbell Rd\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 CIE Mentoring Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 CIE Mentoring Circle \n\nApplications Now Open – Click Here to Register\nDeadline: May 31\, 2026\nIf you are a professional in the DFW area with over two years of working experience and are seeking long-term mentorship for personal development and leadership growth – This Program is for You! \n  \nThe Mentoring Circle program was originally envisioned by Mark Carpenter\, Senior Vice President of Transmission and Distribution Operations at Oncor. He believes “Man is the only animal that can learn from history and from the experiences of others. Mentoring groups are one of the most efficient and highest forms of this learning and development.” \nEchoing this perspective\, Clarie Jung\, Engineering Director in Analog Power Products at Texas Instruments\, adds “CIE’s mentoring circle focuses on talent development—the most important element in any organization.” \nEmpowered by CIE leaders\, including Dr. Faa-Ching Wang\, founder of CIE DFW Chapter\, the program has been running successfully since 2019.   \n\nAbout the Program \n\nThe CIE Mentoring Circle Program empowers emerging talent through meaningful relationships with experienced community leaders. \n•      2-3 hours per month (virtual meetings) \n•      Join a close-knit group of 5–7 mentees led by 2 dedicated mentors \n•      Engage in open conversations\, shared learning\, and personal growth \n•      Explore real-world topics that shape both your career and everyday life \n•      Develop leadership skills that set you apart \nWhen: June 2026 – May 2027\nCommitment: 1-year program \n\nWho Are Your Mentors \n\nYou’ll be guided by a diverse and accomplished group of mentors who bring real world experience and insight: \n•      Seasoned CIE leaders \n•      Senior corporate managers \n\nWhat You Will Experience \n\n•      Small-group discussions with experienced mentors \n•      Conversations on career development\, leadership\, and life experiences \n•      A supportive and collaborative learning environment \n•      Flexible structure tailored to each group \n•      Opportunities to build lasting professional relationships \n•      Reading and self-development resources\, including: \n\n\nThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey\nBring Out the Best in People — Alan Loy McGinnis\nLeadership and Self-Deception — Arbinger Institute\nCliftonStrengths Assessment\n\n\n\nParticipant Expectations \n\n•      Commitment \n•      Consistency \n•      Communication \n•      Confidentiality \n•      Respect \n•      Pay it Forward \n\nWhat Are Participants Saying \n\n						“This is one thing that saves you time in the long run.”\n						\n								Will JordanOncor\n						“Being surrounded by exceptional people in CIE has helped me become both a better person and a stronger leader.”\n						\n								Minkai WuCapital One\n						“I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow as a leader.”\n								Yanping ChenGoldman Sachs			 \n\nApplications Now Open – Click Here to Register
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-cie-mentoring-circle/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:2026 CIE/USA-DFW Student Engineering & Creativity Convention - AI Generated Content Challenge
DESCRIPTION:🏆 2026 SECC-AIGC Challenge Winner Announcement 🏆\nA heartfelt thank you to all participating students for your creativity\, passion\, and inspiring work in this year’s AIGC Challenge. The competition was extremely strong\, with many outstanding submissions demonstrating both technical innovation and meaningful community impact. \nWe would also like to express our deepest appreciation to our judges for their tremendous dedication and professionalism. Over the past week\, including during the Memorial Day holiday\, our judges carefully reviewed every submission based on the established judging criteria to ensure fairness and consistency for every contestant. Because the competition was so close\, the judges conducted additional review discussions and comparisons among top entries to carefully differentiate the finalists while staying aligned with the scoring standards. \n🏅 2026 SECC-AIGC Challenge Winners\n\nWe sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and support throughout this process. Our goal has always been to provide a fair\, thoughtful\, and encouraging experience for all participants while promoting STEM education and AI creativity together. \nCIE/USA-DFW is proud to present videos from students who participated in the 2026 Student Engineering & Creativity Convention (SECC-AIGC). In these projects\, students share how they leveraged AI to support their communities\, showcase their volunteer efforts through AI-generated storytelling\, or\, in some cases\, thoughtfully blend both approaches. Their work shines as a testament to what is possible when AI meets compassion to inspire hope and build a brighter future for all. \nThank you again to all students\, parents\, teachers\, sponsors\, and judges for making our first SECC-AIGC Challenge such a meaningful success! We look forward to celebrating this achievement together on June 6\, 2026. See you all at the award ceremony! \nI. Competition Overview\n● Theme: Small Acts\, Big Impact\n● Competition Key Dates\nSubmission Deadline: May 15\, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)\nFinalists Announced: May 24\, 2026\nAwards Ceremony (In Person): June 6\, 2026\nII. Eligibility\nStudents currently enrolled in Grades 1–12 (Spring 2026) are eligible to participate.\nParticipants may register:\n–  Individually\, or\n–  As a team of up to 3 students\nStudents are encouraged to collaborate in teams to develop teamwork skills and share responsibilities.\nIII. Registration\nRegistration Fee: $15 per person. The registration fee is non-refundable.\nPlease click the “Get Tickets” button above to complete the registration process.\nIV. Workshops\n\n\n\n \nV. Submission\nSubmit 2-3 minutes video here.\nIf you have any question\, please email: secc-aigc@cie-dfw.org \nVI. Official Rules\n●  Authenticity Requirement:\nAll stories must be based on the participant’s real volunteer or community service experience. Purely fictional stories are not allowed. \n●  Originality & Rights:\nParticipants must own the rights to present their work. Submissions must not contain any copyright infringement or inappropriate content. \nVII. Judging & Evaluation\n● Judging Rubric (Total: 100 Points)\nCategory                                                         Weight\nCreativity & Originality                                 30%\nTheme Expression & Storytelling                25%\nTechnical Execution (AI Usage)                   20%\nCommunity Impact                                        15%\nOverall Production Quality                           10%\n* Rubric by Age Group is available for Judges. \n● Rubric by Age Group\n–   Division A: Elementary (Grades 1–5)\n–   Division B: Middle School (Grades 6–8)\n–   Division C: High School (Grades 9–12)\nPlease check out Student Guide by Grade Level before submission\nVIII. Awards & Recognition\n● Distinguished Awards\n– Most Impactful Award (Sponsored by GenAI Kids)\n– Innovation & Artistry Award (Sponsored by Bloomway AI)\n● Core Awards (by Division)\n– First Place\n– Second Place\n– Third Place\nIX. Q and A\n● About Bloomway AI software
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-secc-aigc/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – Naveen Jindal School of Management\, 800 W Campbell Rd\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 CIE/USA-DFW MathComp & MathFun
DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\n		Tickets are no longer available\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n>>Congratulations to 2026 MCMF Winners!<<\n  We hope you enjoyed the  2025 Math Comp/Math Fun program.  You can find the list of  2026 MCMF Winners\, and the score for each participant here (2026 MCMF Scores).  \nClick here for Seminar Registration  \nClick here for Volunteer Registration\n  \nAbout This Event\nOn Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\, the annual MathComp/MathFun (MCMF) event will be held in-person once again! As a flagship youth program of CIE/USA‑DFW\, MCMF welcomes nearly 1\,000 participants each year\, including students\, parents\, educators\, and volunteers. The event aims to inspire young students’ interest in STEM through engaging and educational activities for families. \nMCMF 2026 will include four sessions: Math Competition; Math Fun Session; Parents Seminar; Awards Ceremony. \nEvent address: The Naveen Jindal School of Management (Davidson Auditorium) at the University of Texas at Dallas\, 800 West Campbell Road\, Richardson\, TX 75080-3021 \nEligibility\nStudents currently in grades 1–8 (Spring 2026) are eligible to participate. Registration is required for the Math Competition. \n\n\n$10 early registration (through May 24) \n\n\n$15 registration (May 25–May 31) \n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable \n\n\nClick the “Get Tickets” button above to register. \nMembers of CIE/USA-DFW receive a discount. To become a member\, visit: http://www.cie-dfw.org/register \nFor questions\, contact mcmf@cie-dfw.org. \nFinancial Assistance: Limited fee waivers may be available for low-income families. Please email mcmf@cie-dfw.org to inquire. \nMathFun Session and Parent Seminars are FREE and open to the public. \nSeminar I : Raising a THOUGHT FULL Generation in the Age of AI \nTime: 1-2PM \nPresented by Prof. Po-Shen Loh \n  \nSeminar II : Beyond Numbers: Building Confidence\, Creativity\, and Problem-Solving Skills Through Math \nTime: 2:30-3:30PM \nPresented by: Prof. Po-Shen Loh\, Prof. Candace Walkington\, Kaitlyn Fan\, and Colin Wei. \nSeminar Speaker Profiles:\n \nProf. Po-Shen Loh at CMUProf Loh is a Math Professor at CMU. Po-Shen Loh is a social entrepreneur and inventor\, working across the spectrum of mathematics\, education\, and healthcare\, all around the world. He is a math professor at Carnegie Mellon University\, and served a decade-long term as the national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team from 2013–2023. He has pioneered innovations ranging from a scalable way to learn challenging math live online at comparable engagement to live-streaming entertainment\, to a new way to control pandemics by leveraging self-interest. \n  \nAs an academic\, Po-Shen has earned distinctions ranging from an International Mathematical Olympiad silver medal to the United States Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. His scientific research considers a variety of questions that lie at the intersection of combinatorics (the study of discrete systems)\, probability theory\, and computer science. As an educator\, he was the coach of Carnegie Mellon University’s math team when it achieved its first-ever #1 rank among all North American universities\, and the coach of the USA Math Olympiad team when it achieved its first-ever back-to-back #1-rank victories in 2015 and 2016\, and then again in 2018 and 2019. His research and educational outreach takes him to cities across the world\, reaching over 10\,000 people each year through public lectures and events\, and he has featured in or co-created videos totaling over 21 million YouTube views. \n  \nPo-Shen received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Caltech in 2004\, graduating with the highest GPA in his class. He received a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2005\, where he was supported by a Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship. He continued his studies at Princeton\, supported by a Hertz Foundation Fellowship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship\, where he completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at the end of 2009\, and has been on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University ever since. \n  \n\n \nProf. Candace Walkington \, Annette and Harold Simmons Centennial Chair Professor at Southern Methodist University. \n Dr. Walkington specializes in mathematics education. Her research examines how abstract mathematical ideas can become connected to students’ concrete\, everyday experiences and “funds of knowledge\,” such that mathematical ideas are more understandable. She conducts research on “personalizing” mathematics instruction to students’ out-of-school interests in areas like sports\, music\, shopping\, and video games\, and their intended careers like nursing or software design. Some highlights of her academic achievement: \n\nChair (incoming)\, Advanced Technologies for Learning SIG\, American Educational Research Association\nUnited States Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering (PECASE) Recipient\nPrincipal Investigator\, Using Artificial Intelligence to Personalize Mathematics Instruction to Students Interests (National Science Foundation\, ITEST)\nPrincipal Investigator\, Using Generative AI to Create Illustrative Diagrams to Support Mathematical Problem-Solving (National Science Foundation\, RITEL)\nPrincipal Investigator\, Seeing the World through a Mathematical Lens: A Place-Based Game for Creating Math Walks (National Science Foundation\, AISL)\n\n\n \nKaitlyn Fan\, Plano West Senior HS Senior \n\nAdmitted to Stanford\, Princeton\, UC Berkeley MET\, UT CSB\nTop 100 at 2025 Math Prize for Girls\nYoung Women in Math Winner by Citadel\n4x American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME)\nTexas State Champion in Persuasive Speaking at UIL\n2025 Simons Research Fellow\n2x National Finalist in Extemporaneous Speech National Finalist\nAAPT PhysicsBowl Contest: Texas Champion & 3rd in the US (team)\nExecutive Director of Be The Light\n\n\n \nColin Wei \, Lowery Freshman Center\, Allen TX \nAcademic Achievements: • 5-time AIME qualifier • 3-time USAJMO qualifier with 2 Honorable Mentions • Led school team to 1st place at 2025 MATHCOUNTS State Competition and Individual 6th place ranking • Top scorer/Honorable mention award recipient at CMIMC/HMMT/MMATHS \nEvent Flyers\n \n   \nSample Competition Problems\n[2015 Grade 1\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 1\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 2\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 2\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 3\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 3\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 4\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 4\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 5\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 5\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 6\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 6\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 7\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 7\, Test Answers\, PDF][2015 Grade 8\, Test Questions\, PDF][2015 Grade 8\, Test Answers\, PDF] \n\nPast Year Photos
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-cie-dfw-mathcomp-mathfun-mcmf/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas – Davidson Auditorium\, 800 W Campbell Rd\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
CATEGORIES:MathComp/MathFun
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SUMMARY:2026 CIE/USA-DFW Young Achiever Award
DESCRIPTION:2026 CIE/USA-DFW Young Achiever Award\n\nApplication Deadline is July 31st\, 2026!\nThe Young Achiever Award (YAA) is one of the flagship programs of CIE/USA-DFW. The YAA is designed to encourage and recognize the younger generations of CIE members to achieve high academic performance\, develop leadership skills\, develop a strong interest in science and engineering\, and excel in extracurricular and community volunteer activities. These well-rounded skills will enable them to become strong leaders in this very competitive global marketplace and achieve the greatest possible impact in our community. \nYAA recipients will receive a trophy\, a scholarship award\, and a lifetime CIE/USA-DFW membership.  They will be featured in the CIE/USA-DFW Chapter Annual Convention Proceedings with a picture and a list of accomplishments. \nEligibility – APPLICANT:  \n\nHas achieved the highest levels in academic\, STEM\, leadership\, community service and extra-curricular activities\nAs of May 2026\, is a 10th or 11th grader\nCannot be a prior YAA award recipient\nMust submit a YAA application: click here: link\nMust be able to attend the YAA award presentation rehearsal (September 11th\, 2026) and the ceremony at the CIE/USA-DFW 2026 Annual Convention (Saturday\, September 12th\, 2026)\n\nList of Key Items you’ll need for the APPLICATION: \n\nA 1- to 2-page biography essay that describes your academic achievement\, strong interest in STEM\, active community service\, extracurricular activities\, and your personal aspirations.\nYour TOP 5 Academic honors or awards.\nOfficial High School Transcript – If you are unable to receive an official transcript directly from your school\, please have them send it by email to: yaa@cie-dfw.org\nThe official transcript should show coursework and grades up to 2026 Spring Semester grades.\nFor completed college coursework\, including dual credit coursework\, submit official transcripts of the credits issued by the college or university.\nA list of 2-3 extracurricular activities that are important to you. Please include a description of the activity\, the number of hours in a week you participate in that activity and your role.\nCommunity Service: In an Excel\, Word\, or PDF file\, provide the name of the organization(s)\, the time frame\, the number of hours per month and a brief comment about the impact your service had on your leadership development and your community.  If you want to share additional information\, you can write a short essay and send via e-mail to yaa@cie-dfw.org.  For the hours that you list\, please be prepared to provide certificates or other documentation.\nA 2- to 3-minute video (MOV or MP4 format) to introduce yourself\, your achievements\, your leadership\, your passion\, etc. (landscape style; resolution higher than 720p; phone video clip preferred.)\nTwo recommendation letters from one TEACHER and one COMMUNITY Service or Extra Curricular Coach/Sponsor/Mentor (see form links). Choose carefully and be sure to pick someone who is familiar with you and your achievements AND is willing to write the letter.  These letters should be sent via e-mail to yaa@cie-dfw.org.\n\nNote: If you need to request your transcript and/or request recommendation letters\, please submit the application by the due date (July 31st\, 2026) and ask your school\, teacher\, or community contact to send the document(s) separately to yaa@cie-dfw.org on or before 7/31/2026. \nAPPLY NOW\nDownloadable Recommendation Forms:\n YAA Teacher Recommendation Form \nYAA Community-Recommendation Form \nAll applications are due by July 31st\, 2026 (supplemental documents from school and community contacts)
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-cie-usa-dfw-young-achiever-award/
LOCATION:Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott\, 8440 Freeport Parkway\, Irving\, Texas\, 75063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Free Events,YAA
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