Whereas engineers employ their scientific knowledge and analytical skills for the betterment of the United States and for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; Whereas the mission of DiscoverE (formerly the National Engineers Week Foundation) is to sustain and grow a dynamic engineering profession through outreach, education, celebration, and volunteerism as needed to keep the United States a global leader in engineering and engineering education; Whereas the sponsors of National Engineers Week are working together to transform the engineering workforce through greater inclusion of women and underrepresented communities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields; Whereas by engaging young students, parents, and educators in hands-on STEM activities, engineers help them discover how they can make a meaningful difference in their communities and around the world; Whereas the partnership between engineers and teachers inspires future generations of engineering and technology talent; Whereas tens of thousands of engineers and engineering students will serve their communities not only through their work but, at this time of year, by reaching into hundreds of local communities; Whereas the perspective and technical expertise of engineers is vital to solving today’s most pressing global challenges, including developing new technologies, infrastructure, national security, and environmental sustainability, and the professional engineer’s commitment to high ethical standards is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; Whereas science creates more opportunity for the next generation , according to the National Science Board’s 2018 Science and Engineering Indicators