UTC And CSCC Among 25 Colleges And Universities Awarded Nearly $1 Million In STEM Education Grants

  • Thursday, July 12, 2018

UTC and Cleveland State Community College are among 25 institutions of higher learning across North America that DENSO North America Foundation today announced it will donate nearly $1 million to in overall funding to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational programming.

"These grants help achieve DENSO's goal of exposing students to the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and advance the industry forward by enhancing programs that will produce the next wave of highly-skilled problem solvers," officials said.

The DNAF board confirmed its 2018 North American college and university grants on June 13.
 
DNAF funds will be delivered to programs focused on design, materials management, mechanical and electrical engineering principles, thermodynamics, robotics and more – all intended to help cultivate and encourage a new generation of engineers and skilled workers.
 
"As a global technology and automotive leader, it's vital for DENSO to advance young people's education in engineering, technology and other related programs," said Doug Patton, president of the DENSO North America Foundation and executive vice president of Engineering at DENSO International America, Inc. "To remain competitive in this ever-evolving, hi-tech landscape, it calls for a workforce that is skilled, well-trained and able to adapt quickly. We feel great responsibility to prepare students for what's next – for the health of our industry and their future careers."
 
"Manufacturing and automotive companies need technically-minded associates now more than ever," said David Cole, DENSO North American Foundation board member. "By supporting programs that emphasize STEM learning experiences in real-world settings, we hope to help students explore their passions, find a worthwhile and fulfilling career path, and help our communities prosper."
 
"DNAF has supported STEM education through grants at colleges and universities since 2001, enabling students to access tools, technology and experiences that better prepare them for technical careers after graduation. DENSO education grant proposals are invite only and evaluated based on technical merit, student experience and alignment with industry needs," officials said.
 
This year's grant recipients include:
 
Arkansas State University – Jonesboro
California State University Long Beach
California State Polytechnic - Pomona
Cleveland State Community College
CONALEP; Technician National Education
Conestoga College
East Tennessee State University
FIME; Mechanical and Electrical Engineer College
Kettering University
Lawrence Tech University
Michigan State University
Michigan Tech University
North Carolina State
Northeast State Community College
Oakland University
Ohio State University
Pellissippi State Community College
Tennessee Tech University
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
University of Guelph
University of Michigan Dearborn
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Knoxville
West Virginia University
Western Michigan University
 


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