SME Education Foundation

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.

Programs

Aerospace

Summer Manufacturing engineering (sMe) Institute.
Upper level high school summer program that is specialized and linked directly to industry.
Institutes draw from PLTW high school students and utilize strong industry involvement.
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Gateway

Project-based experience, designed to introduce middle school students to the fundamentals of STEM.
Certified PLTW instructors provide expert instruction in small-group settings.

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S.T.E.P.S.

Held on college and university campuses throughout the country.
Led by experienced, dedicated faculty and is designed to meet the needs of local industry and the skill sets of the partnering academic institutions.

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