Foster Learning Become an Engineering Outreach Champion
coen.boisestate.edu/outreach
From the Dean’s Desk Why do students decide to become engineers or computer scientists? For many Boise State students, their interest in engineering was sparked by participating in a fun and engaging activity before they enrolled in college. This is why, in the College of Engineering, we are dedicated to bringing engineering exploration and the pursuit of STEM learning to students of all ages in our community. We create interactive learning activities that connect students with engineers and computer scientists so they can learn first-hand the connection between engineering, the power of computing and our quality of life. We are proud to report that the demand for our outreach activities is growing every year! We now face the challenge of increasing these opportunities to help keep pace with that demand. As a member of the engineering community, you can help make a difference by underwriting the cost of these activities. Please join us in our commitment to inspire future engineers by becoming an Engineering Outreach Champion!
Amy J. Moll, Dean College of Engineering
Annual College of Engineering Events Your sponsorship will help support the following annual events
SEPTEMBER EASE (Engineering Advising Success Event)
• Targeting – Freshmen COEN students • New COEN students connect with faculty, staff, and current students. Participants learn about COEN student clubs through student organization fair displays and competitions. • Cost: $2,000 (Expenses include refreshments, giveaways, promotion) • Number of Participants:150 • Event Location: Engineering buildings and patio
NOVEMBER Exploring Futures in Engineering (formerly College Planning Party)
• Targeting – High School students, Grades 10-12 • Recruitment Program for high school students including previous camp participants (e-Day, e-Camp, e-Girls). Participants learn about engineering careers through a COEN student panel and tours of research labs and facilities • Cost: $500 (Expenses include parking, refreshments, promotion) • Number of Participants: 100 • Event Location: Engineering buildings
FEBRUARY STEM Exploration Day
• Targeting - K-12, parents, teachers – open to community • FREE event for the community. Families and all ages are invited to experience over 75 handson activities, interactive presentations, and demonstrations. The goal is to encourage children of all ages to pursue STEM careers, and give parents the knowledge and resources to encourage STEM as well. http://coen.boisestate.edu/STEMexploration • Cost: $20,000 (Expenses include facilities, materials for activities, parking, lunch and t-shirts for volunteers, giveaways) • Number of Participants: > 5,000 • Event Location: Campus-wide, including Student Union Building and Engineering Buildings Micron Engineering Center, Environmental Research Building. • Past Sponsors: Hewlett Packard ($2,500), Idaho National Laboratory ($2,500), The Whittenberger Foundation ($2,500), Idaho Power ($2,500), Micron Foundation ($2,500), Capital Educators ($500), DEQ ($500), United Water ($500)
TEAMS Competition, by Technology Student Association
• Targeting – High School students and teachers • TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) is a one-day competition for students in high school that allows them to apply their knowledge to issues facing our global society. Focused on an annual theme, original academic and innovative concepts are developed based on the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges. http://www.teams.tsaweb.org/ • Cost: $2,000 (Expenses include facilities, parking, promotion, giveaways) • Number of Participants: 200 • Event Location: Student Union Building
APRIL e-Day
• Targeting – Grades 7-10 • Free one day camp hosted by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers student chapter. Faculty and student volunteers facilitate hands-on activities. http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/ • Cost $6,000 (Expenses include bus transportation, refreshments and meals, materials and supplies, t-shirts) • Number of Participants: 60 • Event Location: Engineering Buildings, Student Union Building • Past Sponsors: NSF EPSCoR grant ($5,000), Whittenberger Foundation ($3,000)
Senior Design Showcase
• Targeting – Senior COEN students, faculty, staff, industry, alumni • Students present and display senior design projects. Open to the community including advisory board, alumni, and industry. • Cost $5,000 (Expenses include promotion, program, parking, refreshments) • Number of Participants: 250
JUNE e-Camp
• Targeting – Grades 8-9 • Students explore engineering careers through hands on activities and competitions. Mentored by current engineering students. http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/ • Cost: $15,000 (Expenses include housing, bus transportation, refreshments and meals, materials and supplies, t-shirts)Participants pay $300 each. • Number of Participants: 60 • Event Location: Residence Hall, Engineering Buildings, Student Union Building • NSF EPSCoR grant, 2009-2013
e-Girls
• Targeting – Girls, Grades 9-11 • Free overnight program for students to explore engineering careers through hands on activities. Mentored by female engineering students. http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/ • Cost: $8,000 (Expenses include housing, bus transportation, refreshments and meals, materials and supplies, t-shirts) • Number of Participants: 60 • Event Location: Residence Hall, Engineering Buildings, Student Union Building • Past Sponsors: Eileen Barber from Keynetics ($2,500), Micron Foundation ($2,000), Idaho National Laboratory ($1,500), First to File ($1,000), Loralee Pioszak ($1,000)
Become an Engineering Outreach Champion We are excited that the demand for our outreach efforts is growing, but funding these programs is becoming increasingly challenging. As a member of the greater engineering community, you can be an Engineering Outreach Champion and make a difference with a single gift to underwrite the cost of a year’s worth of activities. By lending your name to one of our outreach activities for the year, you will not only be bringing engineering exploration to students of all ages, but you will be recognized for your community involvement with the opportunity to pay it forward. A multi-year commitment helps us plan for the future and expands our outreach activities. Visionary $10,000 • Year-round logo placement in the College of Engineering • Year-round logo placement on the Engineering Outreach Homepage and at individual events • Year-round logo placement on all fliers and posters • Invitations to special gatherings of Engineering Champions at outreach events • Company banner at all outreach events • Graduated space in event programs • Additional signage at the Engineering Career Fair Inventor $ 5,000 • Year-round logo placement on the Engineering Outreach Homepage • Year-round logo placement on fliers and posters • Invitations to special gatherings of Engineering Champions at outreach events • Graduated space in event programs Innovator $2,500 • Year-round logo placement on the webpage of event • Year-round logo on specific event fliers • Invitations to gatherings of Engineering Champions at outreach events • Graduated space in event programs Designer $1,000 • Year-round logo placement on web page of the event • Invitation to gatherings of Engineering Champions at outreach events • Graduated space in event programs Individual Donors > $1,000 • Recognition on the College of Engineering website • Invitation to gatherings of Engineering Champions at outreach events • Membership in the Presidents Club at Boise State University For more information please contact amoll@boisestate.edu