At the Center for Engineering Outreach, we believe that becoming an engineer is possible for anyone–that’s why we’re committed to inspiring and preparing tomorrow’s engineers. By working with K-12 educators, administrators, and students, Texas Tech University Engineering student mentors know that they can help ready a new generation of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators. Engineering Outreach Mentors not only provide STEM services to area and local students in classroom programs such as robotics, rocketry, physics, computers, mathematics, physics, etc., but they participate in community events such as NASA Space Day, Women in Science Endeavors conferences, NANO Day, and the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) Trailblazer program. Finally, being a mentor gives TTU Engineering students an opportunity to share the possibilities of a college education with other students. Sharing educational experiences with K-12 students is a great way to have a positive impact on their futures and helps them know that engineering careers are possible for them.

T-STEM Center, Texas Tech University
P. O. Box 43103
Lubbock
TX, 79409-3103

Contact: Dr. Dean Fontenot
Grade Level: K-12, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Discipline: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology, Computers
Website: http://www.engineeringoutreach.ttu.edu/mentors/

Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs

Tags: Mentoring