Future Engineers in Action: Northeast Florida students tackle real-world challenges at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day

Students from Allen D. Nease High School, Bishop Kenny High School, The Bolles School, Christ’s Church Academy, Creekside High School, First Coast High School, Fletcher High School and St. Mary’s Middle School gather in teams as the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day begins at the Jacksonville Main Public Library Feb. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers Jacksonville Post in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, the STEM competition brought together 90 Northeast Florida students to collaborate on hands-on engineering challenges designed to inspire future innovators. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Aaron Church)