We are realizing our vision of being number one influencer of manufacturing education.
We are proud that our efforts have been nationally recognized for our dedication to expanding educational resources available to young people through our awards, scholarships and youth programs - all designed to attract and develop our future manufacturing workforce.
A Plan with Punch – Computer Integrated Manufacturing Centers
DEARBORN, Mich., March 4, 2010 — This is not your father’s “shop class” but rather learning a series of interrelated activities and operations that involve product design, planning, producing, materials control, quality assurance, management, and the marketing of that product. In executing its master plan for building a technically-skilled workforce, the SME Education Foundation is raising the bar for high school students with a $175,000 in funding for the introduction of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Centers at 400 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) schools across the country while engaging industry partners and SME Chapters.
Aerodynamics, Fuel Cells and Eco-Design to Motivate Kids
DEARBORN, Mich., March 2, 2010 — Jump-starting tomorrow’s global manufacturing leaders has parents, teachers, businesses and community groups in Eagle River, Wis. collaborating with the SME Education Foundation and partner, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) in bringing the Gateway Academy and its world of engineering summer camps to Northland Pines High School.
Italian Machine Tool Technology Awards February 2010
CHICAGO, Ill. DEARBORN, Mich., February 22, 2010 — The Italian Trade Commission has awarded six U.S. college students a two-week trip to Italy, March 13-27, to visit top machine tool companies, and participate in an advanced international engineering program offered at Politecnic University-Milan, Italy.
Gateway Academy Hits Stride Wins Progressive Manufacturing 100 Award
DEARBORN, Mich., February 17, 2010 — The Gateway Academy, where 6th – 8th grade students in 28 states are being introduced to robotics, eco-design and aeronautics, has been selected as a winner of the sixth annual Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards, selected by Managing Automation Media, a Thomas Publishing Company, LLC publication.
Manufacturing Education Centers for High Schools
DEARBORN, Mich., February 12, 2010 — Tomorrow’s global leaders will have to be tech-savvy and ready for advanced manufacturing jobs requiring skills in electronics, computers, software and automation. Continuing its mission to encourage young people to focus their education on science, technology, engineering and math, the SME Education Foundation is introducing Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) courses at 400 Manufacturing Education Centers across the country. The Foundation will sponsor the course at pre-existing partner schools in Lee's Summit, Mo., and Charlotte, N.C.
Rendezvous at NASA – Advanced Engineering for Kids
DEARBORN, Mich., February 12, 2010 — In continuing its mission to introduce young people
to exciting careers in science, technology and engineering, the SME Education Foundation is supporting the celebration of National Engineers Week – February 15-21 with the production and distribution of a new video, “Innovate: All Systems Go.” The video is being distributed to school boards through the National School Boards Association and to 1,150 Project Lead The Way middle school instructors.
The Future is No Longer on the Horizon – It’s here! Celebrating 30 Years
DEARBORN, Mich., February 8, 2010 –Planning for the future has paid off for the SME Education Foundation as it celebrates thirty years of collaboration with industry and academic partners in furthering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This year, the Foundation will be announcing major investments in manufacturing centers at high schools around the country, scholarships for high-achieving students, and addressing the tattered image of manufacturing with a campaign focused on young people in grades 11-14 for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Earl Walker, CEO Carr Lane Manufacturing, to Chair SME Education Foundation 30th Anniversary Celebration
DEARBORN, Mich., January 15, 2010 — Earl Walker, CEO, Carr Lane Manufacturing, St. Louis Mo., will serve as chair for the SME Education Foundation 30th Anniversary being celebrated this year. Mr. Walker has been a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) for 50 years. A worthy recipient of this appointment, he has made considerable contributions of time and financial support to SME and its Foundation. Additionally, he has been long recognized for contributions to his community, youth and education, and a host of charities.
SME Education Foundation Celebrates 30 Years Secures Legacy, Charts Course for Future
DEARBORN, Mich., January 7, 2010 — The SME Education Foundation celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year thanks to the vision, leadership, and dedication of a manufacturing industry caring about the vitality of its future. Acknowledged as the number one influencer of manufacturing education, the Foundation has reason to celebrate and is charting an exciting future. A sponsored, invitation-only 30th Anniversary event will be held on September 16, 2010.
