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.
Inclusivity
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
Flexibility
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
Outstanding Outcomes
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)
Pathway To Engineering HS
• 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.
Summary
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
How can I support this program?
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
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