https://pressroom.prlog.org/SME-EF/ About SME Education Foundation - The nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing manufacturing education through awards, scholarships and technology-based youth programs. https://www.prlog.org/12260004-award-winning-tarpon-springs-high-school-gets-an-early-christmas-present.html SME Education Foundation facilitates $68,000 Haas Automation entrustment to the Academy of Engineering at East Lake High SchoolMon, 23 Dec 2013 16:47:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12230071-sme-education-foundation-welcomes-four-new-members-to-its-board-of-directors.html The SME Education Foundation (SME-EF) today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Gwen Malone, Jennifer McNelly, Karla Middlebrooks and Roy Sweatman.Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:07:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12227084-workshops-for-warriors-takes-first-place-in-san-diego-nonprofit-competition.html San Diego Social Venture Partners (SDSVP) awards $10,000 to Workshops for Warriors (WFW) in their Advance San Diego Nonprofit competition.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:12:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12214931-prime-manufacturing-education-eleven-schools-youll-wish-you-could-send-your-child-to.html Through PRIME®, the SME Education Foundation is creating strong partnerships between organizations, businesses and exemplary schools to provide a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:34:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12202010-the-ford-fund-inspires-detroits-next-generation-of-engineers.html The Ford Motor Company Fund grants $120,000 to the SME Education Foundation to encourage engineering students to pursue their post-high school dreams.Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:26:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12199454-competitors-at-skillsusa-are-honored-with-machining-championship-award-from-the-gene-haas-foundation.html The SME Education Foundation and the Gene Haas Foundation proudly offer educational awards to the top machining contestants at the SkillsUSA National CompetitionMon, 26 Aug 2013 15:16:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12174948-600000-in-engineering-scholarships-an-investment-in-the-future-of-advanced-manufacturing.html The SME Education Foundation awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships to 232 aspiring manufacturing engineers.Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:08:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12164106-gene-haas-foundation-uses-machining-award-to-encourage-future-engineers-at-skills-canada-competition.html The SME Education Foundation and the Gene Haas Foundation proudly offer educational awards to the top machining contestants at the Skills Canada National Competition.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:05:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12157156-sme-education-foundation-honors-prime-school-educator-with-manufacturing-technology-education-award.html Clement Fucci, manufacturing technology teacher at Westfield Vocational Technical High School, receives the Professor George Schneider Jr. Manufacturing Technology Education Faculty Award.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:14:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12149661-honda-grant-will-fund-stem-education-and-help-address-workforce-gaps.html Honda grant will support the SME Education Foundation’s PRIME® (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a community-based approach to manufacturing education.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:24:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12133632-preparing-students-for-global-manufacturing-industry-with-siemens-plm-software-grants.html The SME Education Foundation and Siemens PLM Software offer grants to help academic institutions develop the next generation of world-class engineers and technologists.Wed, 08 May 2013 15:36:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12114417-celebrating-the-achievements-of-our-future-engineers.html SME Education Foundation nominee, Bryce Davis, manufacturing engineering student at Texas State University--San Marcos, has been selected as a College Edition winner by the National Engineers Week...Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:21:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12101027-1000-students-350-robots-exciting-education-national-robotics-challenge-april-11-13-2013.html DEARBORN, Mich., MARION, Ohio, – 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.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:21:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12091476-prime-high-schools-dream-resource-for-manufacturers.html The SME Education Foundation is retooling and building the pipeline with technically skilled workers as high school students begin manufacturing products in the classroom through its PRIME advanced manufacturing education program.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:48:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12089382-mazak-manufacturing-technology-scholarship-created-for-engineering-students-at-cincinnati-state.html The Mazak Manufacturing Technology Scholarship has been created for engineering students attending Cincinnati State and Technical Community College.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:44:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12083796-minorities-in-engineering-are-on-the-rise-national-engineers-week-february-17-23.html SME Education Foundation celebrates Meredeth Griffin, engineering technician at Peake Fuel Solutions, and other high-achieving young minorities who work to solve issues on a global scale.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:16:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12082830-roi-bryce-davis-advanced-manufacturing-engineer-national-engineers-week-february-17-23-2013.html SME Education Foundation nominee, Bryce Davis, manufacturing engineering student at Texas State University--San Marcos, has been selected a College Edition nominee by the National Engineers Week FoundationTue, 19 Feb 2013 16:14:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12080851-high-fives-for-manufacturing-is-cool.html The SME Education Foundation (SME-EF) tweaked its Manufacturing is Cool website with Social Media to better connect with its K-12 audiences. Kids are giving it high-fives.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:07:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12071800-women-in-engineering-view-from-the-plant-floor-for-national-engineers-week-february-17-23.html A new video, “Women in Engineering,” is being distributed to 4,800 PLTW schools and high schools for viewing during National Engineers Week – February 17-23Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:54:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12065197-funding-inspires-florida-teens-to-pursue-stem-manufacturing-education.html The SME Education Foundation builds on its manufacturing education STEM initiative with funding to the Science + Technology Education Innovation Center for its Manufacturing Laboratory and afterschool STEM Clubs.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:32:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12063504-opportunity-comes-knocking-for-detroit-high-school-students-at-2013-first-robotics-competition.html SME Education Foundation provides $50,000 to Michigan Engineering Zone (MEZ) to help Detroit high schools compete at the 2013 FIRST Robotics CompetitionMon, 21 Jan 2013 18:18:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12060545-sme-education-foundation-announces-2013-board-of-directors-and-collective-commitment-to-stem.html The SME Education Foundation announces its 2013 Board of Directors and the collective commitment of its industry partners and donors to STEM education.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:41:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12032371-calera-high-school-secures-prime-funding-alabama-manufacturers-and-local-businesses-rally-support.html The SME Education Foundation has selected Calera High School, Calera, Alabama as an exemplary school for its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:27:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12027325-jackson-area-career-center-excels-in-manufacturing-education-wins-national-recognition.html SME Education Foundation has selected Jackson Area Career Center, Jackson, Mich., as an exemplary school in its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:12:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12026363-centerville-high-school-given-national-recognition-as-model-school-for-stem-manufacturing-education.html SME Education Foundation has selected Centerville High School, Centerville, Ohio., as an exemplary school to participate in its PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program, a community-based approach to manufacturing education.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:02:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12024214-local-industry-students-come-together-to-build-brighter-future-for-manufacturing-in-cedar-falls.html Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls, Iowa has been named an exemplary school for manufacturing education, one of nine U.S. schools in eight states selected by the SME Education Foundation for its PRIME program.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:34:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12022150-stem-manufacturing-program-at-esperanza-high-school-secures-prime-funding-exemplary-ranking.html The SME Education Foundation has selected Esperanza High School, Anaheim, Calif., as an exemplary school to participate in its PRIME program, a comprehensive, community-based approach to manufacturing education.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:40:26 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12019959-westfield-vo-tech-high-school-wins-prime-funding-for-exemplary-stem-manufacturing-education.html Westfield Vocational Technicl High School, Westfield, Mass., has been named an exemplary school by the SME Education Foundation receiving funding for its manufacturiing technology program through its PRIME program.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:15:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12013865-stem-manufacturing-education-rewarded-with-prime-funding.html SME Education Foundation is creating strong partnerships between organizations, businesses and exemplary schools through PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education - a comprehensive community-based approach to manufacturing education.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:34:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12013171-sme-education-foundation-announces-two-new-board-members.html Elizabeth Kautzmann, laser project manager, Laser and Fabrication Initiatives, FANUC FA America, Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Dr. Lazaro J. Lopez, principal, Wheeling High School, Wheeling, Ill., named to the SME Education Foundation Board of DirectorsWed, 31 Oct 2012 17:26:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11936303-the-sme-education-foundation-announced-its-support-of-manufacturing-day.html The SME Education Foundation announced its support of Manufacturing Day, a national grassroots movement created to shine a bright and flattering light on manufacturing, set for October 5, 2012.Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:59:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11896879-kids-dream-adults-make-it-happen-emersons-significant-role-in-manufacturing-education.html The collaboration of SME Education Foundation Board members, Ted Peachee and Ashok Agrawal fostered $126,000 in grant funding from Emerson Charitable Trust to support PLTW activities surrounding K-12 pre-college programs and FIRST Robotics.Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:33:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11869629-gen-twitters-metal-flesh-as-edge-factor-receives-100000-from-sme-education-foundation.html The SME Education Foundation has grant-funded $100,000 to Edge Factor producers for “Metal & Flesh,” created to elevate and celebrate manufacturing engineering innovation. Twittering Gen Y is giving the new series high-fives.Tue, 08 May 2012 15:54:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11863617-high-school-students-design-build-deliver-buv-and-prosthetics-to-poverty-stricken-honduran-village.html SME Education Foundation supports humanitarian community-based efforts of Calera High School pre-engineering students traveling to Honduras to teach locals how to build a BUV and fitting local amputees with prosthetics they designed and built.Tue, 01 May 2012 16:10:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11862617-sme-education-foundation-and-project-lead-the-way-announce-2012-grant-recipients.html SME Education Foundation commits $100,000 to help PLTW schools upgrade Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) classroom equipment.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:58:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11857897-asee-honors-ashok-agrawal-ms-pe-with-2012-james-mcgraw-award.html Ashok K. Agrawal, M.S., P.E, a member of the SME Education Foundation Board of Directors, has been acknowledged by ASEE as a leader exemplifying the best in engineering and engineering technology education with their 2012 James H. McGraw Award.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:47:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11829241-25000-grant-to-shop-rat-foundation-ignites-local-support-for-expansion-of-skilled-trades-education.html The SME Education Foundation has grant-funded the Shop Rat Foundation $25,000 for the development and implementation of PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education).Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:06:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11821813-students-square-off-using-brain-power-to-compete-at-national-robotics-challenge-april-12-14-2012.html Funded by the SME Education Foundation, the annual National Robotics Challenge (NRC) helps students develop their skills in creativity, engineering, problem-solving and leadership.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:07:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11817150-design-engineering-and-manufacturing-education-for-students-at-science-center-of-pinellas-county.html The SME Education Foundation has provided a $25,000 grant to the Science Center of Pinellas County Florida for a new Design Engineering and Manufacturing Education Program and MSSC Production Technician certification for students.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:40:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11811075-gene-haas-foundation-incentivizes-future-engineers-with-skillsusa-machining-championship-awards.html The Gene Haas Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Haas Automation, Inc., has invested in the development of a new SkillsUSA Machining Championship Award Program.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:42:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11798891-shining-light-on-women-engineers-national-engineers-week-february-19-25-2012.html SME Education Foundation celebrates high-achieving young women whose careers they’ve influenced with technology-based summer camps, awards, scholarships and grants.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:24:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11792964-sme-education-foundation-invests-in-smart-manufacturing-with-cim-funding-to-pltw-high-schools.html SME Education Foundation has provided funding to 167 Project Lead The Way high schools for equipment and material upgrades to their Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) programs.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:05:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11774911-2012-sme-education-foundation-board-of-directors-announced.html The SME Education Foundation 2012 Board of Directors includes the return of Glen H. Pearson as president and four new additions to the Board: Barbara M. Fossum, PhD, FSME, Julian E. Pate III; Ted Peachee, and Peter T. Zierhut.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:39:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11767666-sme-ef-funding-bolsters-canadian-advanced-manufacturing-education-and-workforce-development.html The SME Education Foundation has funded $15,000 to SME Toronto Chapter 26 to promote advanced manufacturing careers for Canadian students and assist the Canadian workforce to enhance knowledge and skills.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:35:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11753384-champion-for-manufacturing-education-khalil-taraman-completes-board-commitment.html SME Education Foundation Board President, Khalil S. Taraman completes three-year term as President, leaves with accolades of board members, donors and industry partners.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:00:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11748492-reality-redesigned-international-design-competition-offers-students-40000-in-prizes.html The SME Education Foundation and industry sponsors introduce “Reality Redesigned,” a design contest with a reality show twist from the producers of The Edge Factor, offering students access to an international design competition.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:36:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11747767-new-partnership-with-the-edge-factor-puts-the-manufacturing-industry-on-stage.html The SME Education Foundation has partnered with The Edge Factor, a new HD series to change public perception of manufacturing and inspire its careers.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:02:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11747509-alexandria-moseley-recognized-by-national-engineers-week-as-one-of-15-most-promising-students.html Alexandria Moseley, an manufacturing and engineering student at Oregon State University, recognized by National Engineers Week through its New Faces of Engineering College Edition.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:27:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11736311-summit-technology-academy-named-exemplary-for-manufacturing-education.html The SME Education Foundation has selected Summit Technology Academy, Kansas City, Mo., as one of six exemplary schools in the nation for community-based manufacturing education.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:20:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11735104-los-angeles-hawthorne-high-school-of-engineering-and-manufacturing-named-exemplary.html The SME Education Foundation has named Hawthorne High School of Engineering and Manufacturing (HHSEM), Los Angeles, Calif., an exemplary school for manufacturing education.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:55 GMT