STEM Partnership
STEM Partnership
South Dakota State UniversityJerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
STEM Partnership
The STEM Partnership is a true partnership between the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and area employers who are interested in participating in growing the number of young people who are well prepared for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
These camps, competitions, and activities: ● provide an affordable and effective way for young
people to explore a career in STEM; ● engage/involve teachers and parents; ● emphasize hands-on activities and the experience
of student life on a top science and engineering campus;
● inform students how to use their remaining time in high school to be academically prepared for a rigorous STEM major in college;
● introduce students to the college search process and scholarship opportunities; and
● give them a chance to meet and work with college students, faculty and industry professionals.
The college conducts camps and workshops throughout the year to provide K-12 students the means to explore how an interest in STEM can translate into a college major—and subsequently a challenging and financially rewarding career.
K-12 STEM outreach programs• Engineering Expo• Jacks BEST Robotics• Youth Engineering Adventure• Ready Set Go!• Girls: Engineering, Mathematics, Science (GEMS)• TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude,
Mathematics, and Science)• EE Summer Camp
www.sdstate.edu/jerome-j-lohr-engineering/youth-camps-and-activities
The purpose of the STEM Partnershipis to grow the number of young people
who are well prepared for careers in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics by partnering with area businesses.
PURPOSE
844 S T U D E N T Sparticipated in our outreach programs
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10% MIDDLE SCHOOL
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REACHIn 2015, SDSU Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering’s outreach programs had the following reach:
eighty-eightTEACHERS + MENTORS
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Jerome J. LohrCollege of Engineering
2. Help inform K-12 students,teachers and parents about high
school academic preparation for a STEM degree in college; and
3. Meet the current and futureSTEM workforce needs of our
employer stakeholders.
PARTNERSHIP GOALS1. Offer effective K-12 outreach
programs that inform and excite young people about STEM and
academic programs in our college that prepare them for professional
careers in STEM;
PARTNER SPONSORSHIPSSTEM partners and their employees can participate in our K-12 outreach activities. The STEM partners are entitled torecognition and special privileges depending on the level oftheir annual financial support:
Premier Level $15,000 (for all college STEM events – 2 MAX). Sponsors receive same recognition as Diamond Level plus:• Title sponsorship of 2 college STEM events at SDSU (e.g.
“Jacks BEST Robotics presented by Daktronics”)• Announced name at every college event as a Premier
partner• Free fall and spring college Career Fair registration and
priority location selections
Diamond Level $10,000 (for all college STEM events). Sponsors receive same recognition as Platinum Level plus:• Company name and logo on t-shirts printed for college
STEM events• Announced name at every college event as a Diamond
partner• Free fall or spring college Career Fair registration and
priority location selection
Platinum Level $5,000 (for all college STEM events). Sponsors receive same recognition as Gold Level plus:• Spotlight recognition on Jerome J. Lohr College of
Engineering website with link• Exclusive invitations to see STEM activities on campus
Gold Level $2,500 (for all college STEM events). Sponsors receive same recognition as Silver Level plus:• Logo prominently displayed on banner at all College
STEM events at SDSU• Annual appreciation plaque
Silver Level $1,000 (Partner for Jacks BEST Robotics only).• Recognition in game day program and website• Guest speaker opportunities in classrooms or student
organization meetings• Volunteer opportunities for employees• Annual appreciation certificate
CONTACT
Ned Gavlick, Development [email protected] 605-697-7475
Tom Becker, Development [email protected]