INSPIRE PREPARE SUPPORT

The SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent in its role as the philanthropic arm of SME — an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that promotes manufacturing technology and develops a skilled workforce.

Capitalizing on SME’s 90-year history and tradition of thought leadership, the Foundation provides thousands of high school students with curated experiences at SME conferences and trade shows, builds hands-on manufacturing programs in high schools across the country, and awards millions of dollars in scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors and college students. All Foundation programming is designed to engage high school students, expose them to manufacturing technology and leading companies within industry, provide them with relevant, in-demand hands-on training and instruction, and empower them to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering.

The SME Education Foundation Board of Directors is the governing body of the Foundation. This diverse, talented board is composed of proven and accomplished professionals from industry and academia, as well as community leaders.

2022 Foundation Directors