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Stocking the Engineering Pipeline Development of
Future Engineers Using NSPE Supported
Programs Leanne H. Panduren, P.E., F.NSPE
NSPE National Treasurer
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STEM Education
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
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PipelineIs there a shortage?

• Fewer top U.S. students are pursuing STEM
  degrees
• Aging workforce and retirement and
• Global competition is threatening U.S. dominance
  in engineering science.

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However

• In 2008, there were more students enrolled in
  U.S. science and engineering (SE) graduate
  programs than in the previous year.
• Between 2007 and 2008, first-time, full-time
  enrollments for science and engineering graduate
  students increased 7.8.
• In 2009, a record number of students graduated
  with engineering master's degrees and 23 were
  earned by women, tying the record set in 2008 (p.
  4 May PE).
• The call for increased focus on STEM disciplines
  has resulted in more K12 education programs and
  partnerships with higher education institutions
  and private companies.

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Remember
Few (professions) have such a direct and
positive effect on peoples everyday lives. We
are counting on engineers and their imaginations
to help us meet the needs of the 21st
century. July 2008 NAE ReportPosition
Statement
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The NSPE Family
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National Engineers Week
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E-WeekList of Programs

• Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
• Family Day at the Natl Building Museum
• New Faces of Engineering
• Global Marathon By, For, About Women in
  Engineering
• Future City Competition

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E-Week Family Day
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E-Week Family Day
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Future City National FinalsFebruary 1316, 2010

• 1st PlaceNorth Carolina 2nd PlaceNew Jersey
• 3rd PlaceNevada (Northern)

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Future City National FinalsFebruary 1316, 2010

• 117 students from all 39 regions
• 51 female
• Over 400 family friends registered

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Future City Teams Call the Space Shuttle
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Future City Teams in the Oval Office
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MATHCOUNTS
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MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS National Champion, Mark Sellke, on
Live with Regis Kelly
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Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
National Engineering Design Challenge
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Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
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Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS)
TEAMS Competition

• Assess the effectiveness of ceramic pot filters
  developed by geological, environmental, and
  ceramic engineers in disinfecting water
• Analyze and create processes, known as
  desalination, that remove salt and other
  impurities from otherwise undrinkable water
  sources
• Produce Ultrapure Water (UPW), which is essential
  for industries such as manufacturing,
  pharmaceuticals, and electric power generation
  and
• Design technologies that deal with the
  detrimental effects that land development
  projects have on communities watersheds.

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Cora Kelly Engineering Club
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Cora KellyGrant

• In March 2010, NSPE partnered with the Alexandria
  City Public School system and the Virginia
  Department of Transportation on a grant
  application to expand the Cora Kelly Engineering
  Club.
• The 150,000 grant is offered through the U.S.
  Department of Transportation.
• Grant funds would be used to expand the club from
  its current 20 kids to over 100, while paying for
  all supplies and costs associated with the club.

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USA Science Engineering Festival
Festival Dates October 1024, 2010Expo on the
National Mall October 23 24, 2010
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USA Science Engineering FestivalSatellite
Events

• Satellite events will be hosted around the
  country in conjunction with the Expo in
  Washington, D.C.
• Great way to get your society, company, or
  childs school involved in a national event!
• Current cities where events are taking place

Austin, TXBerkeley, CAChampaign, ILChapel
Hill, NCColumbus, OHDeKalb, ILFlushing
Meadows, Corona Park, Queens, NYHouston,
TXMiddle River, MDNew JerseyOceanside,
CAPocatello, IDPondicherry, IndiaRaleigh,
NCRuskin, FLSanta Ana, CASewell, NJ (South
Jersey)Stamford, CTTucson, AZVancouver,
WA/Portland, ORWichita, KS
Visit www.usasciencefestival.org for more info!
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Legislative Outreach

• Met with White House Office of Science and
  Technology Policy as part of a group including
  reps from 20 engineering and science
  organizations to provide input on ideas for
  public-private initiatives to advance STEM
  education.
• Met with Senator Ted Kaufman, a mechanical
  engineer, to discuss STEM education initiatives.
  Kaufman has written several impassioned op-eds
  about the critical role of engineering in
  Americas future.

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LegislativeE2 for Innovation

• Endorsed the introduction of the Engineering
  Education (E2) for Innovation Act (H.R. 4709 and
  S. 3043) by Sen. Kaufman.
• The legislation would improve science,
  technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
  education in K12 schools by creating competitive
  grant programs to fund the implementation of
  engineering curricula to increase student
  achievement and interest in the engineering
  field.

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LegislativeDiversity in STEM

• Along with the Society of Women Engineers, NSPE
  cosponsored an event on Capitol Hill, called
  Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in
  STEM.
• The grassroots event, March 2324, included a
  congressional reception and the opportunity to
  meet with legislators to discuss diversity in
  STEM fields.
• President Sam Grossman, P.E., F.NSPE, and Vice
  President Chris Stone, P.E., F.NSPE, were among
  the NSPE attendees.

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Local Highlights

• Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
• Engineers Week Awards Banquet
• Silent auction to benefit scholarship program and
  MATHCOUNTS enrichment program

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Local Highlights

• Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
• Works with affiliate, the Engineers Foundation of
  Ohio, which focuses its efforts on elementary,
  middle school, and high school students math and
  science proficiency.
• ImagineEngineering 2nd grade coloring contest
• MATHCOUNTS for 6th8th graders
• Scholarships for students pursuing an engineering
  career and
• Engineer as Leader seminars.

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Get involved!

• Outreach opportunities
• Visiting a classroom
• Participating in an extracurricular or community
  activity
• Hosting a Design Squad event
• Introducing a Girl to Engineering
• Helping out with National or a local Family Day

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Get Involved!

• More outreach opportunities
• Attending or presenting at a Career Fair and
• Volunteering with organizations such as the
  following
• Future City,
• MATHCOUNTS,
• JETS,
• robotics competitions,
• other design or engineering related competitions.

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Filling the pipeline

• Lets make a difference!
• Lets reach out to youngsters!
• Lets promote STEM education!
• Lets show the world how amazing engineering can
  be!

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For more information on NSPE outreach or
materials

• Visit www.nspe.org for links and contacts to all
  of these partner sites.
• Contact Stacey Ober at 703-684-2815 or
  sober_at_nspe.org for materials, program contact
  referrals, or advice on planning your own
  outreach activity/event.