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

Students from Northeast Florida schools gather for lunch during a break in the engineering competition at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day Feb. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. The event combined hands-on engineering challenges with opportunities for students to interact with professionals working in science, engineering and construction careers. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Public Affairs Specialist Misty Cunningham)