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K-12 Outreach

The Science, Mathematics and Engineering division strives to develop connections with area schools in order to foster a better understanding of engineering technology education opportunities. In addition to participating in various high school events, the SME division also participates in the following K-12 Outreach activities:

Air Camp:

The Aviation Technology department participates in the annual Air Camp summer event. Air Camp is a week-long summer camp to introduce middle school students to the world of aviation. As noted on their website, www.aircampusa.com, the purpose of Air Camp "is (to) inspire students to new heights of scholarship, leadership and citizenship while they experience the thrill of flight and study the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation and aeronautics.

Engineering & Technologies Day:

Engineering & Technologies Day is an annual event hosted at Sinclair Community College. Attendees are given a brief introduction to the various engineering and technologies programs offered in the Science, Mathematics and Engineering division through interactive demonstrations and presentations. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the scheduled day. The entire time allotted is required to experience all the programs.

--SAVE THE DATE--

Friday, November 3, 2023 ~ Registration details coming soon.

For more information, contact Seaira Scholes at 937-512-2918.

FlexFactor:

Through a consortium of higher education institutions, Sinclair College is working to address the need for a more highly skilled workforce; one that is adaptive, technical, and that has automation-era skillsets. The FlexFactor program, by NextFlex, is the collaborative technology and entrepreneurship program, funded by the Department of Defense, that will allow youth to discover the value of a career in advanced manufacturing.

A 5-8 week program that immerses high school students in the world of advanced manufacturing and encourages them to consider a career in STEM!

FlexFactor is a guided curriculum that can be embedded into any academic classroom, with support provided by a FlexFactor Project Manager and industry partners.

To request more information about introducing FlexFactor into your school or community,
contact Julie Huckaba, FlexFactor Project Manager, at 937-478-2463 or
via email at julie.huckaba@sinclair.edu or FlexFactor@sinclair.edu. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 FlexFactor Regional Competition, this event is over but please check back for updates about the 2024 FlexFactor Regional Competition.

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Partipation (LSAMP) Program

  • The LSAMP program is dedicated to helping minority STEM students on their quest for an Associates’, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree.
  • In order to be eligible to participate in The Ohio LSAMP Alliance, students must:
    • Be an underrepresented minority as described by the LSAMP Program Description (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander)
    • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its possessions
    • Be enrolled at a participating institution in an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline
    • Participates of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program

Sinclair LSAMP Summer Bridge Institute

--REGISTRATION IS OPEN!--

Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 2023 | Click HERE to RSVP!

Check out the Ohio Alliance LSAMP website or visit the Sinclair LSAMP website.

Manufacturing Day:

Manufacturing Day is an annual event hosted at Sinclair Community College that occurs on the first Friday of October. Attendees are given a brief introduction to the various manufacturing programs offered in the Science, Mathematics and Engineering division through interactive demonstrations and presentations. This year, the following areas will be highlighted: 

  • Biotechnology, Electronics & Robotics
  • Computer Sciences and Information Technology
  • Engineering/Engineering Technology University Transfer
  • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • HVAC-R

--SAVE THE DATE!--

Friday, October 6, 2023 ~ Registration details coming soon.

For more information, contact Julie Huckaba with FlexFactor at 937-478-2463.

SME Open House:

As technologies advance and the job market expands, the demand for skilled and experienced industry professionals will continue to increase. Attend our future upcoming open house to:

  • Engage with faculty
  • See lab and equipment demonstrations
  • Learn more about the enrollment process
  • Tour classrooms and labs
  • Discover internship and employment opportunities

With so many programs offered in engineering technology at Sinclair, you can find the program that best suits your needs or even explore a new field of STEM technology.

Thank you for your interest in the 2023 SME Open House, this event is over but please check back for updates about the 2024 SME Open House.

For more information, contact Seaira Scholes at 937-512-2918 or visit Science, Mathematics & Engineering Open House (sinclair.edu). 

Women in STEM Summer Institute:

This week-long camp enables females in grades 10-12 to explore the different areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that are represented in the SME division.

Registration has closed for this event. For more information or to be added to a wait list, please contact Marita Abram or Sarah Finch below.

Monday-Friday, June 12-16, 2023

For additional information about the WiSTEM Summer Institute visit the WiSTEM webpage, or contact Marita Abram at 937-512-2560 or Sarah Finich at 937-512-3184.