SME Education Foundation

The SME Education Foundation's collaborative efforts with major organizations such as 3M, supports its philanthropic efforts in reinforcing manufacturing education and securing the quality and quantity of the manufacturing workforce.

The SME Education Foundation expanded their introduction to science and technology for 6th and 7th graders attending their Gateway Academy by allowing them to experience an advanced energy initiative - the development and installation of a fuel cell.

A collaborative initiative of the SME Education Foundation, Focus: HOPE and the Gene Haas Foundation is providing a new scholarship opportunity for students to attend a machinist training program and prepare them for a wide range of industries.

A new Web site developed to excite high school and college students about the lucrative career opportunities in advanced manufacturing: www.careerME.org.

Bart Aslin, is this year’s recipient of the HI-TEC Industry Recognition Award being presented July 21, 2009 at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) in Scottsdale, Ariz.

South Side students win week-long business camp competition focused on sustainability and technology led by partnership of Ford Motor Company Fund, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and the SME Education Foundation.

Industry collaborations support the Motorsports Institute Summer Camp which is designed to inspire and motivate young people by providing exciting and challenging learning opportunities.

The SME Education Foundation's award-winning Manufacturing is Cool! Web site has been enhanced using an innovative and highly creative approach in challenging young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

The SME Education Foundation Board of Directors guide the Foundation in its mission to meet the needs of industry by inspiring, supporting and preparing the next generation of manufacturing engineers.

The Academy of Engineering initiative is a collaboration of the National Academy Foundation (NAF), Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) working to prepare youth for engineering careers.