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    Preparing Students for Global Manufacturing Industry With Siemens PLM Software Grants

    DEARBORN, Mich. and PLANO, Texas, (May 8, 2013) —Today’s students are faced with a very competitive workforce, one that may require both academic proficiency and technical skills; therefore, having access to programs that utilize industry-leading technologies enables students to enhance their credentials for future opportunities. The SME Education Foundation makes it possible for academic institutions to offer their students the opportunity to use the latest state-of-the-art PLM (product lifecycle management) tools from Siemens and ultimately help fill the skill gaps in high-demand technical fields.

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    Celebrating the Achievements of Our Future Engineers

    DEARBORN, Mich., (April 8, 2013) — Bryce Davis, a fourth year manufacturing engineering student at Texas State University-San Marcos, who was previously announced as a nominee, has been named one of the New Faces of Engineering College Edition winners by the National Engineers Week Foundation (NEWF). Bryce is one of 15 promising engineering students recognized by NEWF’s New Faces of Engineering program. He will graduate in 2013 thanks in part to scholarship funding provided by the SME Education Foundation (SME-EF).

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    1,000 Students + 350 Robots = Exciting Education National Robotics Challenge - April 11-13, 2013

    DEARBORN, Mich., MARION, Ohio, (March 18, 2013) – Rescue Robots aid in relief efforts in the aftermath of earthquakes, mining accidents and other disasters when it’s too dangerous for people to enter. At the National Robotics Challenge (NRC), students as young as 11 years old can be involved in shaping this emerging technology. 

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    PRIME High Schools, a Dream Resource for Manufacturers

    DEARBORN, Mich., (March 4, 2013) — Mighty oaks from little acorns grow – or, great things often have small beginnings. The crumbling pipeline of technically skilled workers for advanced manufacturing is literally being re-tooled as business, industry and academia form partnerships and accelerate their collaborative efforts to provide funding, equipment, mentoring, teacher training and co-op programs. The manufacturing sector is on the upswing and public perception of manufacturing as a career is more positive as students see first-hand of what they are capable – making things.

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    Mazak Manufacturing Technology Scholarship Created for Engineering Students at Cincinnati State

    DEARBORN, Mich., (February 28, 2013) — Mazak Corporation, Florence, Ky., believes manufacturers have a vested interest in guiding and funding advanced manufacturing education to ensure adequate levels of skilled and educated labor necessary for keeping U.S. manufacturing strong and growing. As part of its commitment to building tomorrow’s manufacturing workforce, Mazak has provided $24,000 to the SME Education Foundation for the creation of the Mazak Manufacturing Technology Scholarship. The scholarship is for students entering or currently attending Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, Ohio, and who are pursuing a degree in engineering technology or mechanical engineering technology.

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    Minorities in Engineering Are On the Rise National Engineers Week – February 17-23

    DEARBORN, Mich., (February 20, 2013) — As part of the commitment to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce, National Engineers Week helps to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Through its annual New Faces of Engineering recognition program, engineers, age 30 years and younger, are highlighted for the exciting and unique work they’re doing to impact society. Among this year’s honorees is twenty-three year old, Meredeth Griffin, Oklahoma City, Okla., nominated by the SME Education Foundation.

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    ROI = Bryce Davis, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer National Engineers Week – February 17-23, 2013

    DEARBORN, Mich.,  (February 19, 2013) — Bryce Davis, a 4th year manufacturing engineering student at Texas State University-San Marcos has been selected a College Edition nominee, by the National Engineers Week Foundation (NEWF), one of 37 promising engineering students nominated by 15 engineering organizations from the United States and across the world. Bryce, will graduate in 2013 thanks in part to scholarship funding provided by the SME Education Foundation (SME-EF) who nominated him

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    High Fives for Manufacturing is Cool

    DEARBORN, Mich., (February 15, 2013) —The value and energy of Social Media, online education, flipped classrooms and how education is delivered, processed and retained can be seen with a visit to www.ManufacturingisCool.com - an award-winning, interactive website funded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (SME-EF), and its partners and sponsors. Website design was provided by The Secret Room, Orlando, Fla.

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    "Women in Engineering” a View from the Plant Floor for National Engineers Week

    DEARBORN, Mich., January 31, 2013 —Young women are most likely to be influenced by other young women for many of their life choices, including technology-based careers in advanced manufacturing. A new video, “Women in Engineering,” showcases the critical importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and features Quality Control Engineer, Rebecca “Becky” Miller at GE Aviation, Evendale, Ohio describing the work of manufacturing engineering and the reasons why she finds her field rewarding. 

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    Funding Inspires Florida Teens to Pursue STEM Manufacturing Education

    DEARBORN, Mich., ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,  January 23, 2013 — Developing hands-on skills for jobs in advanced manufacturing equates to providing middle and high school students with access to hands-on, real-world equipment in the classroom and inspiring them to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The SME Education Foundation (SME-EF) continues its support of the Science and Technology Education Innovation Center, (formerly the Science Center of Pinellas County), matching last year’s $25,000 gift, for the purchase of equipment for the Manufacturing Laboratory, and $6,000 for their afterschool STEM Clubs.

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