NACME, Inc.

Description

With the support of corporations, foundations, government agencies and individuals who share our vision, NACME: --- Conducts research and analyzes trends in education, engineering enrollment, degree completion, and workforce participation --- Advances policies and practices that support the development of a diverse corps of world-class technology professionals --- Uses the Internet and a variety of communication tools to share vital information with over one million children, parents, educators and policymakers annually --- Develops and sustains a rich portfolio of education and scholarship programs which support the aspirations of middle and high students and undergraduates, parents, and communities nationwide --- Delivers a range of professional development programs to educators and practitioners to ensure that students receive the quality learning and work experiences they need. NACME is the nation's largest private source of scholarships for minorities in engineering . Since 1980, more than 17,000 students (nearly 15 percent of all minority engineering graduates) have received NACME support.