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Engineering the future: FRCE engineers help high schoolers compete in unmanned aerial vehicle competition – New Bern Sun Journal
With the help of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) engineers, teams of Eastern North Carolina high school students geared up for the 2024 Ultimate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UUAV) Competition April 13 in Newport.
FRCEs STEM Outreach Team joined forces with Craven Community College and North Carolina State University to host the third UUAV Competition at the Crystal Coast Radio Control Club, where teams of high school students entered their unmanned aerial vehicles in hopes of winning.
According to FRCE Executive Director Mark Meno, the UUAV competition aids in the inspiration of the next generation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals.
Our goal for these events is to educate and inspire. Supporting events like this not only reinforces our commitment to STEM education, but also strengthens the depots commitment to the community, said Meno. By inspiring local students to explore STEM-based career paths, were not just shaping the next generation of engineers and aviation professionals; were fostering a more innovative future workforce for Eastern North Carolina.
Teams of students representing seven high schools Croatan, West Carteret, Gramercy Christian, Early College of Eastern Applied Science and Technology (EAST), Havelock, New Bern and Pamlico participated in the competition. Fifteen engineers from FRCE volunteered to coach the seven teams throughout the process, said Carli Starnes, a mechanical engineer with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) C-130 Long Term Readiness Structures Fleet Support Team (FST) at FRCE.
The students have been preparing for the competition for quite some time, said Starnes. We held an informational workshop for the students and teachers in November of 2023 and officially kicked off the event in January. After the kickoff event, our engineers visited each high school once a week to guide the students through the process of building their UAV.
The annual competition offers local high school students the opportunity to learn more about engineering and aerodynamics from a STEM professional, according to De Aundria Scott, a mechanical engineer on the Unmanned Aerial Systems FST who served as a mentor for the team representing Pamlico High School.
This really gives the students a taste of what engineering looks like and the types of things they can do within engineering, said Scott. The teams learn quite a lot about teamwork while they go through the engineering design and building process, which includes brainstorming solutions, listing pros and cons, building, testing and, if needed, rebuilding.
Many students emphasized how beneficial the competition has been for them, including Blake Randolph from Gramercy Christian School in Newport.
I want to go into aerospace engineering, and this was a great opportunity for me to start working on these kinds of things, said Randolph. This whole process has been very informational and offered us a good learning experience.
Sophia Mendolia from Croatan High School said participating in this competition was not only fun, but will also help the students stand out in competitive educational settings.
This event gives us a head start, said Mendolia. It gives us the opportunity to get our feet wet by starting to learn about engineering principles and building an aircraft. And we get to take what we have learned in our aerospace classes at school and apply it to the aircraft we just made. Its a great way to get hands-on experience and learn more.
Each team was graded based on four different categories: maneuverability, speed, safety checklist and overall presentation, as evaluated by a panel of leaders from FRCE and Craven Community College. Croatan High School took first place in the competition for the second year running, followed by Pamlico High School and New Bern High School. West Carteret High Schools team earned the title of best in show for creating the most visually striking UAV design and was presented with a plaque for this achievement.
According to Elton Fairless, Unmanned Aerial Systems FST team lead, each group of students was given a list of guidelines to help them throughout the process.
We gave them a list of requirements for the project back in January, said Fairless. This project isnt just about building a model aircraft or drone. We teach the students the engineering process by going through a list of requirements for their UAV and having them make a presentation that explains their thought processes, design features and concepts.
Though the students are given a list of requirements for their UAV project, Fairless said they are encouraged to use creativity and innovation in their design process.
The UAVs are predominantly made of foam board, but the students are allowed to add other parts to their aircraft, Fairless continued. Many schools are using more 3D printed parts, whether it be structural reinforcements or aerodynamic enhancements. I am always very impressed with what they come up with.
The FRCE FABLAB, a mobile makerspace used by the depots STEM Outreach Team to bring STEM concepts and equipment directly to students, was present at the event to assist the students with any adjustments or repairs.
Each team is given a toolkit for their aircraft, but the toolkit only has so much, said Scott. Since the aircraft are made of lightweight and fragile materials, its common for them to need repairs between flights, especially as we are seeing them travel over 60 miles per hour today. The FABLAB offers the students a one-stop-shop for those repairs whether its last-minute 3-D printing or simply needing a different drill bit.
STEM Outreach Team Lead Randall Lewis noted how mentorship is an important facet of the UUAV competition.
This competition is great in terms of mentorship as it allows us to engage directly with the high school students, said Lewis. Our engineers work one-on-one with the students for many weeks, expanding their knowledge of aviation and engineering concepts and even career opportunities.
This program really helps us on our education pipeline, Lewis continued. And hopefully it will get the kids excited to pursue the internship opportunities, Department of Defense Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarships, or any of the other opportunities we offer at FRC East.
The annual UUAV Competition is just one of the many outreach events supported by FRCE, all with the goal of giving students the tools they need for their future career, according to Abigail Digsby, a mechanical engineer with the depots STEM Outreach Team.
Events and learning experiences like this are invaluable when you get into the workforce, said Digsby. A lot of what these students do in high school and college is lesson-based, but this sort of hands-on stuff is helpful for the students. It also helps spark new interests among the students, specifically in STEM. The depot needs as many smart, dedicated engineers.
Additional support for the event was provided by the Eastern North Carolina Tech Bridge, the Office of Naval Researchs Naval STEM program, and NASAs North Carolina Space Grant. The ENC Tech Bridge operates in conjunction with a partnership between FRCE and Craven County, and works to build an ecosystem of innovation to support the Navy and Marine Corps with a focus on several areas of consideration, including manufacturing and repair technologies; advanced manufacturing; big data, data analytics and visualization; technical insertion; augmented and mixed reality; automation and robotics; and soft and wicked problem solving.
FRCE is North Carolinas largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider, with more than 4,000 civilian, military and contract workers. Its annual revenue exceeds $1 billion. The depot provides service to the fleet while functioning as an integral part of the greater U.S. Navy; NAVAIR; and Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers.
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S M Ashik Rahman Perseverance Award | Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering – University of Colorado Boulder
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The Perseverance Award recognizes undergraduate students who persevere despite adversity above and beyond the inherent perseverance needed in any engineering major.
What is your favorite memory from your time at CU Boulder? It's hard to choose just one favorite memory from my time at CU Boulder, but I can say that the people I met throughout my journey here will always stay in my memory. The professors, classmatesand friends I made have been crucial to my experience. Without their guidance and support, my journey wouldn't have been as smooth, and I might not be where I am today. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all.
What accomplishment are you most proud of, either academically or personally? I am personally very proud to see my parents happy about my accomplishments, but I am equally proud that after all these years, the knowledge I gathered will finally be put to use in helping people in the real world and improving their lives. The experiences and learning I gained over the past few yearsfrom various classes, participation in different student organizations and involvement in on-campus activitiesconstitute my greatest accomplishment. This accomplishment will be truly fulfilled if I can use everything I have learned to make at least one person's life easier.
Tell us about a moment (or moments) when you felt like you hit your stride or felt like you were officially an engineer. The moment occurred during the recent Ring and Pin Ceremony. As I began to realize my professional and ethical responsibilities to society and people, I truly felt like an engineer for the first time.
What was the biggest challenge for you during your engineering education? What did you learn from it? After completing my first year of college, I neededto take a gap year and never thought I would be able to start again. However, my determination and passion helped me return and continue my journey without losing hope. The biggest lesson I've learned from my experience is that maintaining your determination will ultimately help you achieve your goals.
What is your biggest piece of advice for incoming engineering students? If you find yourselfin a bad situation physically, academicallyor emotionally, never lose hope. Be strong and try to keep yourself motivated. Try to work hard untilthe last moment. Nothing is impossible if you are honest with yourself and your effort. Be involved with the community. Dont hesitate to reach out, whether toyour professor, friends, classmatesor academic tutoring services. Taking the first step is essential. Being involved with the community will help you grow and will open up many opportunities you could not imagine. We are lucky to have a community like CU Boulder engineering. Also, as I mentioned before, getting involved in the community is essential for personal growth, and helping your community to grow is also crucial because it is possible to change the world if we all work together.
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Has SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad’s (KLSE:SAM) Impressive Stock Performance Got Anything to Do With … – Yahoo Finance
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad (KLSE:SAM) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 21% over the last three months. As most would know, fundamentals are what usually guide market price movements over the long-term, so we decided to look at the company's key financial indicators today to determine if they have any role to play in the recent price movement. Particularly, we will be paying attention to SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad's ROE today.
Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors money. Simply put, it is used to assess the profitability of a company in relation to its equity capital.
View our latest analysis for SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad
The formula for ROE is:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad is:
11% = RM102m RM914m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2023).
The 'return' is the amount earned after tax over the last twelve months. So, this means that for every MYR1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of MYR0.11.
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Generally speaking, other things being equal, firms with a high return on equity and profit retention, have a higher growth rate than firms that dont share these attributes.
At first glance, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad's ROE doesn't look very promising. However, the fact that the its ROE is quite higher to the industry average of 8.4% doesn't go unnoticed by us. Consequently, this likely laid the ground for the decent growth of 5.3% seen over the past five years by SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad. Bear in mind, the company does have a moderately low ROE. It is just that the industry ROE is lower. Therefore, the growth in earnings could also be the result of other factors. Such as- high earnings retention or the company belonging to a high growth industry.
As a next step, we compared SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad's net income growth with the industry and were disappointed to see that the company's growth is lower than the industry average growth of 7.5% in the same period.
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Earnings growth is a huge factor in stock valuation. Its important for an investor to know whether the market has priced in the company's expected earnings growth (or decline). By doing so, they will have an idea if the stock is headed into clear blue waters or if swampy waters await. Is SAM fairly valued? This infographic on the company's intrinsic value has everything you need to know.
In SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad's case, its respectable earnings growth can probably be explained by its low three-year median payout ratio of 21% (or a retention ratio of 79%), which suggests that the company is investing most of its profits to grow its business.
Moreover, SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad is determined to keep sharing its profits with shareholders which we infer from its long history of paying a dividend for at least ten years. Based on the latest analysts' estimates, we found that the company's future payout ratio over the next three years is expected to hold steady at 24%. Accordingly, forecasts suggest that SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad's future ROE will be 12% which is again, similar to the current ROE.
In total, it does look like SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Berhad has some positive aspects to its business. Specifically, we like that the company is reinvesting a huge chunk of its profits at a respectable rate of return. This of course has caused the company to see a good amount of growth in its earnings. Having said that, looking at the current analyst estimates, we found that the company's earnings are expected to gain momentum. Are these analysts expectations based on the broad expectations for the industry, or on the company's fundamentals? Click here to be taken to our analyst's forecasts page for the company.
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Martin Engineering marks 50-year anniversary of worlds first low-pressure air cannon – International Mining
Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 19th April 2024
A leader in bulk handling solutions, Martin Engineering, is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the worlds first low-pressure air cannon.
Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. After five decades of continuous innovation, Martin Engineering says it remains at the forefront of air cannon advancements, enabling industrial plants to run more profitably, efficiently and safely than ever.
The company launched the worlds first low-pressure pneumatic air cannon its Big Blaster in 1974. It was devised and developed by Carl Matson, a member of Martins senior team and cousin of the firms founder Edwin F. Peterson.
The patented technology was designed to dislodge stubborn material stuck to the inside walls of hoppers and silos by firing precisely timed bursts of compressed air to keep bulk material flowing and preventing the growth of serious build-ups and blockages.
The air cannon was originally aimed at the same quarrying applications as the Vibrolator, the Martin-patented industrial ball vibrator on which the companys success had been built since its inception in 1944.
By the 1980s, as Martin Engineering expanded its global presence, the Big Blaster was already being reimagined for use in high-temperature industrial applications to maintain the flow of sticky materials through the process and minimise unscheduled downtime.
Martin air cannons soon proved to be transformational for sectors such as cement, for the first time signalling an end to workers having to access the interior of preheater vessels to manually break off hefty material build-ups using a high pressure water jet one of the most unpleasant and hazardous jobs on a cement plant.
By the 1990s Martin Engineering had developed an extreme heat and velocity version of the Big Blaster, the XHV, with an all-metal construction capable of withstanding the harshest of conditions. In the 2000s Martin became the first to introduce safer positive-pressure firing valve with its Tornado air cannon technology that prevents unintentional firing if theres a drop in system pressure, and also allows solenoid valves to be positioned up to 60 m from the air cannon for easier access and maintenance. Designed with safety in mind, the positive firing valve also delivers a more powerful blast.
Soon after that came the introduction of the Hurricane valve, located in the rear of the air cannon tank rather at the tank and nozzle junction, greatly improving safety and ease of maintenance. The exterior-facing design eliminates the need for removal of the tank so maintenance is a simple one-worker operation requiring only minutes for replacement.
In 2008, Martin Engineering opened its industry-leading Center for Innovation, which accelerated the companys air cannon technology advancements including: SMART Series Nozzles with multiple nozzle tips, one of which features a retractable design that extends the 360 nozzle head into the material stream only when firing, protecting it from repeated abrasions and extreme temperatures. Its clever Y-shaped assembly means the nozzle can be installed, accessed and serviced without removing the air cannon or further disruption to the vessel structure and refractory.
The Martin Thermo Safety Shield acts as a safety barrier to allow timely and safe maintenance of air cannon systems. It protects workers from exposure to severe temperatures so that maintenance can take place safely and production stays on schedule.
Martin Engineerings current air cannon designs are the result of the research and development in the Center for Innovation, located at the companys headquarters in Neponset, Illinois. The center will open its doors to visitors in the Summer of 2024 as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.
Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineerings Global Air Cannon Product Manager, said: From the very beginning our air cannons were specifically designed to produce a quiet but powerful, high-velocity discharge of plant-compressed air to dislodge buildups and enhance material flow. They were developed to be capable of handling the high temperatures, harsh gases and abrasive, corrosive materials associated with heavy industries, and yet have low maintenance requirements and low costs. Since the launch of the Big Blaster 50 years ago we have continued to innovate, introducing smarter and ever more powerful air cannon systems that improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
Were especially proud that Martin air cannons have become so important in reducing the health and safety risks associated with clearing blockages manually such as working in confined spaces, working at height, falling materials, and working in hot and dusty environments. Our team is always working on new developments and were looking forward to bringing the next generation of air cannon technologies to our customers all over the world.
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Five key takeaways from the AFPM Annual Meeting – Hydrocarbon Engineering
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Engineering professor becomes part of SMART Hub to improve wireless spectrum accessibility – Rochester Institute of Technology
The wireless spectrum has become very crowded real estate, and work is underway through a new technology research center to improve spectrum access, co-existence, and security. Addressing these challenges will require new technology applications and resources, said Alireza Vahid of Rochester Institute of Technology.
Vahid is one of the university representatives on the Spectrum Management with Adaptive and Reconfigurable Technology (SMART) Hub, an industry-academic partnership based at Baylor University. With a background in understanding wireless data communication, his collaborative work will involve building system algorithms to coordinate the multi-faceted transmission demands of wireless networks.
The center is the start of a journey that brings new opportunities to improve the resource that we all use and share in some way, said Vahid, an associate professor of electrical engineering in RITs Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
Formally launched early this year, the SMART Hub is led by Charles Baylis, a professor of electrical and computer engineering in Baylors School of Engineering and Computer Science. SMART Hub consists of 17 institutions contributing expertise in communication systems, radar, circuits, spectrum security, economics, and policy. Demands on the overall system are a result of many more commercial, defense, and general users. Other factors include the need to manage general use with strategic applications.
In certain frequencies, more than one application may need to co-exist with others introducing additional challenges. There are many factors to be considered when using the radio spectrum today and in the future such as spectrum efficiency, security, privacy, and co-existence, said Vahid, who is an expert in wireless communications systems and networking as well as modern data storage technologies.
These problems are not new, he said. We have known of these for decades, but it was not as pronounced a problem as it is today with the 5G and 6G networks, and the increased demands across a shared network.
Leading wireless spectrum users such as the Army have specific needs; others need adaptable resources to support different applications and frequencies.
How much sensing capability is needed? How many users can be served? In terms of policy, data limits or access, what can we manage and what is the tradeoff between this and privacy concerns? he asked.
Both military and corporate organizations recognize the dwindling spectrum space will soon have an impact on users. The need has led researchers to pursue new approaches to spectrum communication, which will be the focus of SMART Hub.
We will be working on groundbreaking technology that will revolutionize how we use the spectrum, Baylis stated in a recent SMART Hub release. Rather than fixed systems that use the same frequency and stay there, were designing systems that can adapt to their surroundings and determine how to successfully transmit and receive. Its a true paradigm shift that requires the type of collaboration we will have in SMART Hub.
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Three KU professors of chemistry, economics and engineering named AAAS fellows | KU News – The University of Kansas
LAWRENCE Three University of Kansas professors have been elected as 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community.
This years fellows:
The 2023 class of AAAS fellows includes 502 scientists, engineers and researchers across many disciplines. The fellows are recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.
"I want to congratulate Professor Bowman-James, Professor Ginther and Professor Subramaniam on this prestigious honor, Chancellor Douglas A. Girod said. These three researchers have demonstrated true excellence in their fields and have done so in a way that reflects well on our entire university. As one of the nations leading research institutions, KU strives to make discoveries that change the world and these three scholars are helping us fulfill that mission every day.
Bowman-James was recognized forsignificant contributions to supramolecular anion coordination chemistry, advancing diversity and inclusion in the chemical sciences, and service to the research enterprise in Kansas.
Her research involves the strategic design of organized molecular frameworks as selective receptors for anions, as well as potential ligands for transition metal ions work with the potential to meet challenges like nuclear waste site cleanup and depletion of the worlds available phosphorus reserves.
Bowman-James joined KU's chemistry department in 1975 after earning a bachelor's degree and doctorate from Temple University and completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Ohio State University.
Ginther was recognized for distinguished contributions to the understanding of scientific labor markets and gender differences in employment, particularly in academia, and children's educational outcomes.
She is best known for studying gender, race and ethnicity differences in the sciences and academia. In 2011 and 2018, Ginther published papers showing significant racial disparities in funding from the National Institutes of Health, which later became known as the Ginther gap. This led to the creation of a task force and mentoring program at the agency to address these disparities.
Ginther earned a bachelors degree and doctorate in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining KU in 2002, she served as a research economist and associate policy adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and taught at Washington University and Southern Methodist University.
Subramaniam was recognized for seminal contributions in sustainable catalysis and engineering research via publications of high impact, licensed technologies and professional leadership, including the founding of KUs Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis.
Subramaniam has invented technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of chemical processes used to make products for everyday life, such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, detergents and adhesives. Many of these technologies employ plant-based biomass and end-of-life plastics as feedstocks to promote a circular economy. Several chemical companies collaborate with Subramaniam and CEBC to implement sustainable technologies that minimize adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
Subramaniam earned a bachelors in chemical engineering from the A.C. College of Technology, Chennai, India, and a doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He also has held visiting professorships at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, and Institute of Process Engineering, ETH Zrich, Switzerland.
Including the three new honorees, KU now has 31 AAAS fellows as active faculty members across all its campuses.
To become a fellow, a researcher must be nominated by either one of the AAASs 24 steering groups, the organizations CEO or three previously elected fellows, so long as two of those three fellows are not from the nominees institution. The nomination is referred to a relevant steering committee, which sends a list of finalists to the AAAS Council for selection.
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SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students – eSchool News
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the SME Education Foundations SME PRIME program, due to an expansion of the public-private partnership between the Foundation and the State of Michigan to bolster the states manufacturing talent pipeline.
SME PRIMEs expansion to 16 new high schools brings the number of SME PRIME schools in Michigan to 50, casting a wide net of exposure and access for youth to relevant hands-on manufacturing and engineering educational experiences.
Currently, there are over 620,000 manufacturing positions unfilled in the United States. This shortage is projected to grow to 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. SME PRIME helps address this critical shortage by providing schools with tailored project-based learning programs that meet the needs of local manufacturers.
SME PRIME paves the way for students to develop specialized skills in advanced manufacturing and puts them on a career path to make a livable wage right here in Michigan, said SME Education Foundation Vice President Rob Luce. We thank the state of Michigan for their partnership and trust in us to inspire, prepare, and support the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent.
Informed by private industry, SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) builds custom manufacturing and engineering programs in high schools across the country, providing equipment, curriculum, teacher training, student scholarships, and funding for extracurricular activities and program sustainability. SME PRIME is tailored to meet the needs of local manufacturers and is aligned with 40 industry recognized credentials and certifications. SME PRIME is located in 110 schools across 23 states, serving 10,000 students, and 91% of SME PRIME seniors pursue manufacturing post-graduation.
The 16 additional Michigan schools introducing SME PRIME to their students this year include:
No matter who you are, where you come from or what community youre in, its important to have the tools to prepare you for your career and that is what SME PRIME ensures, said Michigan Speaker of the House, Joe Tate. The legislature is proud to support the State of Michigans manufacturing community and future leaders.
The SME Education Foundation works closely with the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) to facilitate manufacturer participation in the assessment of local workforce needs and subsequently, the development of SME PRIME curriculum.
This expansion of the SME PRIME program benefits Michigan manufacturers, said John Walsh, President and CEO of the MMA. Our manufacturing partners need ambitious, creative, and prepared young people ready to join the advanced manufacturing workforce. We are proud to advocate for our manufacturing partners and to be a key contributor to expanding SME PRIME in Michigan.
About SME PRIME
SME PRIME partners private industry with academia to build custom manufacturing and engineering programs in high schools across the country, providing equipment, curriculum, teacher training, student scholarships, and funding for extra-curricular activities and program sustainability. SME PRIME is tailored to meet the needs of local manufacturers and is aligned with over 40 industry recognized certifications. SME PRIME is located in 110 schools across 23 states, serving 10,000 students, and 91% of PRIME seniors pursue manufacturing post-graduation.
About the SME Education Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of SME, the SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares, and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Established in 1979, the Foundation works to expose youth to modern manufacturing technologies, train students on relevant manufacturing processes, and award millions of dollars in scholarships annually. All Foundation programming seeks to empower youth to consider and pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering and increase engagement with historically underrepresented populations to help diversify the manufacturing industry. We continue to inspire, prepare and support the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent now as many as 12,000 students every year. Visit smeef.organd follow the SME Education Foundation on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About SME
Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate. We believe manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity, and champion the industrys potential as a diverse, thriving, and valued ecosystem. SME accelerates new technology adoption and builds North Americas talent and capabilities to advance manufacturing and drive competitiveness, resiliency, and national security. SME designs new ways to understand and solve problems, and our solutions advance the next wave of growth in manufacturing. Learn more at SME.org.
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