During the summer of 2008, the SME Education Foundation funded over 200 K-12 summer programs in 26 states where students received hands-on experiences that supported science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Gateway Camp

A weeklong day camp for 4^th and 5^th graders, Gateway Camp is a partnership with the SAE Foundation that utilizes its A World in Motion (AWIM) curriculum. Teachers, students, and industry volunteers join together in an exploration of physical science while addressing essential mathematic and scientific concepts and skills.

Gateway Academy

A week long day camp for 6th – 8th graders, Gateway Academy is a project based, hands-on curriculum designed by Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to introduce middle school students to the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and math in a fun and exciting environment.

sMe Institute

The sMe Institute is an upper level high school summer program that is specialized and linked directly to industry. sMe Institutes draw from Project Lead The Way high school students and utilize strong industry involvement.

The Foundation is affiliated with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers .

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