For more than twenty year Bob Johnson has presented lectures on engineering to children, students in a host of outreach programs. Johnson lectures feature interactive displays and presentations that are fun and educational, designed to enhance children’s interest in math, science, and of course engineering. Johnson’s structural engineering models and ‘toys’ provide an enriching hands-on practical application of structural engineering principles. His building and bridge models provide students and adults insight into the design. Everyone comes away with a better understanding on how engineers turn dreams into reality. Johnson has also be active in the promotion of several engineering competitions for students programs including the Future City Competition, Illinois Lego League, Illinois F.I.R.S.T just to name a few. Less