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Since 1979, the SME Education Foundation has been one of the leading non-profits dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing education.

In September, the SME Education Foundation received a finalist award from Automation Alley for having the “Best Education Program of the Year.” The award honored the Foundation for its dedication to the advancement of grades K-16 manufacturing education – specifically for the Gateway Academy program and providing more then $29 million to youth programs, scholarships and awards.

Gateway Camp

  • Project-based experience, designed to introduce middle school students to the fundamentals of STEM.
  • Certified PLTW instructors provide expert instruction in small-group settings.
  • Students work together in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies.
  • Intended to recruit students into PLTW coursework at the middle school and high school level.

No Gateway Camps are scheduled for 2010. Additional updates will be provided in May 2011.


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