High school courses form the foundation of an engineering education. Students need to take challenging math and science classes to prepare for college engineering programs. NACME provides information and resources to high school students and educators through the following programs:
Engineering Awareness Publications
- A compilation of publications aimed to promote engineering awaress to students, parents and educators.
Academies of Engineering
- In response to a growing national need to educate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to meet the increasing demand for qualified employees in the field of engineering, The National Academy Foundation, Project Lead The Way, and NACME have partnered to create small learning communities at the high school level. These new schools are called Academies of Engineering (AOE).
STEM Innovation Grants
- NACME STEM Innovation Grants provide teachers in inner-city communities with funding for projects that make students aware of opportunities to be found in engineering. The projects are aimed at turning classroom lessons into real-world applications that bring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts to life.
Pre-Engineering Scholarships
- The NACME Pre-Engineering Student Scholarship Program recognizes the nation’s highest achieving African American, Latino, and American Indian high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to science and engineering as a career goal. Each NACME Pre-Engineering Student Scholarship winner receives a $1,500 award to be used toward the cost of attending an engineering school, as well as a certificate of recognition.