Fenn Academy is a consortium of Northeast Ohio High Schools, Engineering Organizations
and the Washkewicz College of Engineering at Cleveland State University
FENN ACADEMY
HIGHLIGHTS
A REPORT ON THE ACADEMIC YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR 2013 - 2014
MESSAGE TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS
The Fenn Academy is a partnership among Cleveland State University’s Washkewicz
College of Engineering, local school districts, government agencies and corporations.
All of these groups work together to provide engineering related activities designed
to encourage high school students to pursue a college education and careers
in engineering.
MISSION
Nearly 1,200 students from 47 high schools in a five county region in Northeast
Ohio benefited from our services in 2013-2014. Activities included free on-campus
Engineering Activity Days, our annual Engineer For A Day job shadowing program,
available faculty speakers, curriculum consultation with educators and student team
competitions. We also collaborated in STEM related summer activities conducted
at CSU by other organizations like College Now and the Great Lakes Science Center.
Students received useful college preparatory information concerning scholarships,
financial aid, The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Honors College, Co-operative
Education and more.
Our goals are to:
In 2013-2014 our new high school partners included Beachwood High School and
St. Martin De Porres High School. We look forward to working with their students
and encourage other high schools to contact us to participate in Fenn Academy’s
free activities.
The Washkewicz College of Engineering continued its successful enrollment surge.
Many of our professors have noted the rising quality of incoming students, including
greater numbers being accepted into The Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Honors
College. These results inspired us to work even harder to maintain our preeminent
role in producing some of Northeast Ohio’s finest engineering graduates.
The support that we received from generous corporate sponsors, government
agencies and individuals reflects well on Cleveland’s reputation for philanthropy. We
are grateful for their shared vision to improve our community.
We encourage you to read the contents of this report to see how all of us have worked
together to achieve amazing results.
ANETTE KARLSSON, Ph.D.
Dean
Washkewicz College of Engineering
MAJID RASHIDI, Ph.D
GREGG G. SCHOOF, M.S.S.A
Director
Fenn Academy
Assistant Director
Fenn Academy
The Mission of Fenn Academy is to encourage high school students to pursue
an engineering degree at Cleveland State by expanding students’, teachers’ and
parents’ knowledge and enthusiasm for the engineering profession.
• Inspire students to become engineers
• Address the national shortage of engineers
• Increase the number of underrepresented groups in engineering
Fenn Academy is proud to announce that since its founding in 2005, enrollment in
the Washkewicz College of Engineering has increased.
BENEFITS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS*
Participation in the Engineering Activity Day on-campus activities
Participation in the Engineer For A Day job shadowing program at local
engineering organizations
Summer camp activities for students or teachers, when funding is available
Access to CSU’s facilities
High school curriculum consultation with Washkewicz College faculty
Cooperative Education Program
Engineering advising for students
Participation of the Washkewicz College of Engineering faculty, students and staff
in high school sponsored college and career fairs and STEM related competitions
Collaborative projects with Fenn Academy member school teachers
Joint proposals to acquire funding for engineering related educational initiatives
*Opportunities cited above may require advance notice, appointments, pre-registration or fees,
as well as pre-approval from parents, high school administrators or CSU/Washkewicz College
officials. Call (216) 687-5272 for details.
FENN ACADEMY PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS
SPECIAL THANKS FOR SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Membership in the Fenn Academy is free. A Memorandum of Understanding must be signed by
school administrators in order to participate. To learn more, visit www.csuohio.edu/fennacademy or
call (216) 687-5272.
The Fenn Academy works closely with the following organizations in education and outreach activities:
Aurora High School
Beachwood High School
Benedictine High School
Cleveland Heights High School
Cuyahoga Heights High School
Early College Program at John Hay High School
Garfield Heights High School
Horizon Science Academy
Independence High School
Lakewood High School
Lutheran West High School
Max Hayes High School Mentor High School
Normandy High School Parma Senior High School
Revere High School
Richmond Heights High School
Roosevelt High School
St. Joseph Academy
Stow-Monroe Falls High School
Tallmadge High School
Valley Forge High School
Wickliffe High School
Bay Village High School
Beaumont High School
Brecksville/Broadview Heights High School
Cuyahoga Falls High School
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Euclid High School
Hearts of Jesus Academy
Hudson High School
Jane Addams High School
Lorain County Joint Vocational High School
Mayfield High School
MC2STEM High School
Nordonia High School
North Royalton High School
Perkins High School
Rhodes High School
Rocky River High School
Shaker Heights High School
St. Martin De Porres High School
Success Tech Academy
Twinsburg High School
Westlake High School
Woodridge High School
Cleveland State University Office of Admissions
CSU College of Education and Human Services
College Now
Cuyahoga Community College
Goodyear Tire and Rubber – “Picture Yourself as an Engineer”
Parma City Schools – “Full STEaM Ahead”
Lorain County Community College
Project Lead the Way
The ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland
The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES)
The Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD)
The Cleveland Technical Societies Council (CTSC)
The National Science Foundation (NSF)
The Ohio Board of Regents (OBOR)
The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN)
The Six District Educational Compact
The West Shore Career Technical Education District
VEX Robotics
We also thank students from the following engineering chapter organizations for their support, including
student shadowing, presentations, open houses and tours:
Engineers Without Borders
Eta Kappa Nu – Electrical Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi – The National Engineering Honor Society
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The Joint Engineering Council
The National Society of Black Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers
THANKS FROM EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS…..
While on campus, students participate in Engineering Activity Day events from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Busing and substitute teacher costs are reimbursed up to $350.
“
The driving simulator was so fun. Thanks for this opportunity to participate in
college this summer.
”
“
Brianna M.
College Now Program
”
I found the demonstration of the Segway very interesting.
George W.
College Now Program
“
Thank you for hosting Beaumont’s students for our Engineering Activity Day. The
students loved seeing the campus, the labs and the video. Many said their favorite
part was building the paper table . . . Opportunities like this really make a difference
to our students.
”
Lauren Brandon
Science Chairperson
Beaumont School
“
I just wanted to give you some follow-up on my son’s (job) shadowing experience
(at Lubrizol). . . .Mr. Hansen was very helpful. The experience for a day with
Mr. Beebe was an enriching one. My contact with you was definitely the pivotal point.
Without your assistance Lubrizol would have been unattainable. You were
absolutely invaluable.”
”
Patty Burden
Parent
RECOGNITION OF ENGINEERING FACULTY, STAFF
AND STUDENT SUPPORT
Our faculty, staff and students make our community outreach possible and provide stimulating lessons that
engage visitors in fun, informative “hands on” activities.
Dr. Norb Delatte
Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins
Dr. Ton van den Bogert
Dr. Mounir Ibrahim
Dr. Dan Simon
Dr. Fuqin Xiong
Dr. Murad Hizlan
Dr. Pong Chu
Dr. Zhiqiang Gao
Dr. Nigamanth Sridhar
Becky Laird
Dr. Anna Stankovic
Dr. Jorge Gatica
Sandra English
Chris Hardulak
Dr. Anette Karlsson
Joanie Hundt
Diane Tupa
Rachit Bhayani
Dr. D.B. Shah
Dr. Joanne Belovich
Dr. Eugenio Villaseca
Serretta Archer
Paul Pawlaczyk
Josh Cmar
Ali Farran
Lachen Parks
Ankur Mantri
Ryan Polder
Gregg Schoof
Dr. Mike Adams
Dr. Chansu Yu
Dr. Charles Alexander
Dan Gerges
Jason Wolf
Dr. Woodrow Whitlow
Dr. Majid Rashidi
Catherine Perovsek
Dr. Nilufer Dural
Taylor Barto
Jonny Lightfoot
Wendy Rini
Robert Marshall
Carly Schaaf
Vesnyana Liskevich
Lilyia Liskevich
Teisha Mullins
Dr. Lili Dong
Marc Riel
Aaron Adkins
Titus Lungu
Andrew Zak
Roman Boychuk
Iddrisu Seidu
REACHING DIVERSE STUDENTS
2014 ENGINEER FOR A DAY SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS:
Fenn Academy member high schools in the Cleveland
Municipal School District (CMSD) include MC2STEM
High School, Success Tech Academy, the Design
Lab at Jane Adams High School, John Hay Early
College High School and Rhodes High School.
Horizon Science Academy, part of a national charter
organization, is located in the City of Cleveland and
is predominantly comprised of CMSD students.
More than 35% of students served in 2013/14 were
minorities; 42% were female.
Since 1999, the Engineer For A Day job shadowing program has provided opportunities for more than
1,100 students in grades 9-12 to spend a day with volunteer engineering sponsors. Students come from
over 40 high schools in Northeast Ohio. We thank all of the organizations, both public and private, as well
as sponsoring engineers for helping to prepare the next generation of engineering professionals.
The Academy also has partnerships with schools in
several diverse inner ring Cleveland suburbs including
Lakewood, Shaker Heights, Garfield Heights, Cleveland
Heights/University Heights and Euclid. In addition,
the Fenn Academy currently serves two all female high
schools including St. Joseph Academy and Beaumont
High School. The Fenn Academy also partners with the
HEARTS for Jesus Christ Christian Education Institute,
a specialized school for home schooling families in
grades 1-12. Additional schools are invited to join.
In addition, our staff works with College Now, a college preparatory program for
high school students, and houses their summer camp in Fenn Hall. The College
collaborates with the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland, a nationwide program
that prepares students for STEM careers. The Washkewicz College of Engineering
provides matching scholarship funds for ACE students who enroll in engineering at
CSU. The College also partnered with the Perry Initiative, a national program that
encourages girls to pursue careers in engineering and medicine, that hosted their
program in Fenn Hall.
American Greetings Corporation
The Cleveland Clinic
Burgess & Niple
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Donley’s
General Motors
The Lubrizol Corporation
Middough Incorporated
Nalco/First Energy
NASA Glenn Research Center
Nordson Corporation
Ohio Department of Transportation
Parker Hannifin
Regency Construction Services, Incorporated
Rockwell Automation
The Robbins Company
Turner Construction
URS Corporation
Washkewicz College of Engineering is committed to providing equal opportunities
for all students and welcomes new partner high schools to the Fenn Academy.
For more information, visit www.csuohio.edu/fennacademy or call Gregg Schoof,
Manager of Engineering Student Programs, at (216) 687-5272.
Thanks to members of the Washkewicz College Visiting Committee who encouraged their organization’s
participation in the Engineer For A Day job shadowing activity. We also gratefully acknowledge Lincoln
Electric’s financial support for the 2014 Engineer For A Day orientation and parent/student luncheon as well
as other Fenn Academy events.
ON AND OFF CAMPUS
FENN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
JULY 1, 2013 – JUNE 30, 2014
Engineering staff, faculty and students routinely give engineering
presentations to local high school and middle school students
throughout the year, both on and off campus. The following list
shows how many students were reached during this academic year.
Routine follow-up is done with all students via email, Facebook,
Twitter, postcards and telephone calls.
Shaker Heights High School
Techie Camp
Euclid High School
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Normandy High School
Villa Angela St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph Academy
Wickliffe High School
Brooklyn High School
Parma High School
Beachwood High School
Lakewood High School
Beaumont High School
Maple Heights High School
John Hay Early College
St. Martin de Porres High School
MC2STEM High School
Rocky River High School
Heritage Middle School
55
12
31
67
27
71
27
13
19
170
17
187
6
7
83
11
100
20
123
The Perry Initiative for Women
18
Women in Engineering Day
34
Cuyahoga Heights High School
30
Richmond Heights High School
32
Cleveland Clinic Health Care Plus
11
College Now Summer Camp
30
TOTAL1,201
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY
2013/2014 FUNDING PROVIDERS
The Fenn Academy provided staffing and financial support for Women in Engineering Day on April 5, 2014,
sponsored by the Engineering Dean’s Diversity Council. This first time event served 60 girls in grades 8-12
and their parents. Participants were welcomed by Dean Anette Karlsson, followed by a paper table building
competition, lab demos and a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center. Students also heard from keynote
speaker Dr. Margaret Nazario from NASA and Dr. Sandra Magnus, a NASA astronaut. A college planning
session was provided by Sandra English, Cooperative Education Manager. Washkewicz students from the
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) also spoke to
program participants. Women in Aviation also offered students career information.
Lubrizol Corporation
Lincoln Electric
Middough Corporation
The Washkewicz College of Engineering is currently seeking female engineers or female engineering students
to encourage high school girls to pursue an engineering education and career. Assistance may take the form
of mentoring, providing job shadowing, serving as guest speakers at special events, hosting company tours or
offering to provide internships or cooperative education opportunities. If interested, please call Gregg Schoof,
Manager of Engineering Student Programs, at (216) 687-5272.
SUPPORT FENN ACADEMY
Fenn Academy relies on donations from corporations, foundations, alumni and individuals to conduct
year-round outreach and programming and to offer scholarships to attend CSU’s Washkewicz College of
Engineering.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Cleveland State University Foundation. Gifts of all
amounts are greatly appreciated to support the operation of Fenn Academy. Named scholarships require an
annual donation of at least $5,000 and are a great opportunity for individuals or companies to have a lasting
impact on current or future engineering students.
DONATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
To discuss making a donation to Fenn Academy, please contact:
Cleveland State University
Division of Advancement
(216) 687-5522
To discuss Fenn Academy activities and membership, please contact:
Gregg Schoof
Manager of Engineering Student Programs
Washkewicz College of Engineering
(216) 687-5272
g.schoof@csuohio.edu
Paul Pawlaczyk
Director of Advancement
Washkewicz College of Engineering
Cleveland State University
1960 E. 24th Street, FH 104
Cleveland, OH 44115
p.pawlaczyk@csuohio.edu
(216) 875-9754
Learn more about Fenn Academy at www.csuohio.edu/fennacademy
Additional information about the Washkewicz College of Engineering
may be found at www.csuohio.edu/engineering
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