GROWING LOCAL ENGINEERS

Overview

• Program initially designed to address the shortage of engineers in the US.

• Curriculum developed by industry professionals.

• Goal is to engage, educate, attract, and prepare high school students for engineering careers.

• Pre-Engineering program currently active at 16 high schools in the Tri-County area.

Profile of the Program Nationwide

• 350,000 students in over 4,000 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia

• Endorsed by National Defense Industries and Aerospace Industries Associations.

• More than 100 University relationships, including Duke University, University of Minnesota, California State University

• Partnerships with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and forward-thinking philanthropic organizations, including Autodesk, Intel, General Electric and Kern Family Foundation

Inclusivity

Examples of Successful Partnership Opportunities.

• In Milwaukee, GE Healthcare and Rockwell Animation participate as mentors in the classroom

• The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has committed funds for PLTW summer programs

• The California State University system launched an Engineering Academies Initiative

• Charleston CDCA: – Donation of 3D Printer to Academic Magnet High

School– STEM – financial contributions and support

Flexibility

PLTW Grads Intend to Stick with STEM

– A survey of PLTW seniors at the end of their senior year finds that 70% intend to study engineering, technology, or computer science. These results are consistent with results and conclusions for the past two years.

(True Outcomes – 2009)

Outstanding Outcomes

PLTW College Freshmen Stick With Engineering

• In 2006-2007, first-year retention (freshmen to sophomore) was 76% (76% stayed with their declared major). In contrast, 100% of Milwaukee Schools of Engineering’s PLTW students remained in their declared major.

(Milwaukee School of Engineering 2008 Report)

Outstanding Outcomes

• Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) – 3D computer modeling software; study of the

design process

• Principles of Engineering (POE) – Exploration of technology systems and

engineering processes

• Digital Electronics (DE) – Use of computer simulation to learn the logic of

electronics

Pathway To Engineering HS

• Aerospace Engineering (AE)– Aerodynamics, astronautics, space-life sciences, and systems engineering

• Biotechnical Engineering (BE) – Biomechanics, genetic engineering, and forensics.

• Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) – Students collaborate on the development of community-based building

projects

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) – Robotics and automated manufacturing; production of 3-D designs.

• Engineering Design and Development (EDD) – Teams of students, guided by community mentors, research, design, and

construct solutions to engineering problems.

Pathway To Engineering HS

Local High Schools with PLTW Pre-Engineering

• Academic Magnet HS Goose Creek HS

• Ashley Ridge HS Hanahan HS

• Berkeley HS James Island Charter HS

• Cane Bay HS Stratford HS

• Charleston Charter School Summerville HS

for Math & Science Wando HS

• Cross HS West Ashley HS

• Fort Dorchester HS Woodland HS

• Garrett Academy

Summary

Sign Up Today to Help these Schools:

• Speaker – Career Day, Guest speaker, etc.

• Judge for presentations

• Mentor for technical projects

• Member on an Engineering Advisory Board

• Champion for setting up an internship at your company

• Host Shadow students

• Host on-site student tours and field trips

How can I support this program?

Visit the PLTW table, stage right, for:

• Additional information on PLTW Pre-Engineering & Forms to indicate your interest

• You can volunteer for the school of your choice or your interest will be matched up with one that needs your expertise by:

Patricia Ferguson, director

Trident Regional Educational Center

843-364-1793

PFerguson@scpathways.org

CDCA Points of Contact on PLTW Pre-Engineering

• Rebecca Ufkes, CDCA Board of Directors

UEC Electronics, LLC, (843) 552-8682

UfkesR@uec-electronics.com• Park Dougherty, CDCA Education Committee

Wells Fargo Advisors, (843) 805-6452

Park.Dougherty@wfadvisors.com• Dave Hamburger, CDCA Education Comm Chair

Harris Corp, (843) 609-5510

DHamburg@harris.com