What We Do
ENGAGE
Cultivate + Enhance + Leverage
We cultivate relationships and enhance existing partnerships to leverage new resources.
EDUCATe
Theory + Practice + Real world
We bring together theory, practice and real-world solutions through innovative educational programs.
EXPERIENCE
Learn + Inspire + Lead
We create opportunities to inspire the future workforce and provide thought leadership to industry professionals.
about US
The Minnesota State Center of Excellence promotes connectivity between industry and Minnesota State colleges and universities. We facilitate relationships by engaging academic institutions with industry and provide educational outreach by inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Our belief is that these efforts will shape the next generation of engineers who will solve real-world problems. We also work to foster accessibility to the latest technologies, workforce programs, and post-secondary education. We enhance services and activities, to recruit/retain a more diverse student population to better reflect Minnesota’s changing demographics.
VISION
Advancing Minnesota’s engineering innovation and competitiveness by enhancing education, engaging industry and inspiring students.
MISSION
The Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence facilitates relationships by engaging academic institutions with industry and provides educational outreach by inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These efforts shape the next generation of engineers who will solve real-world problems.
Advisory Board Involvement
2022 – Current | MN State Workforce and Economic Development Advisory Board, Centers of Excellence Member Representation
2022 – Current | Siemens Academic Advisory Board Board , Member
2022 – Current | American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) College-Industry Partnership Division (CIPD) Board of Directors , Member
2022 – Current | Century College Additive and Digital Manufacturing Advisory Board, Member
2021 – Current | Winona State Composites Engineering Advisory Board , Member
2019 – Current | Hennepin Technical College CAD program Advisory Board, Member
2019 – Current | SciMathMN Board of Directors, Board Member
2019 – Current | SciMathMN Marketing and Comminucations Committee , Member
2018 – Current | Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing Adviosry Board, Member
2018 – 2022 | White Bear Lake Career Pathways Advisory Board , Member
2017 – 2019 | Females in Welding Committee , Supported Event/plan committee
2018 – Current | Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing Adviosry Board , Member
2011 – Current | Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations (MFSO) Advisory Board, Technical/industry representative member
2011 – 2017 | District 197 CTE/PLTW Advisory Board, Committee Member
2010 – 2019 | Big Lake Schools CTE Advisory Board, Committee Member
2008 – 2016 | St Michael Albertville PLTW Advisory Board, Committee Member
2007 – 2017 | Shakopee Schools CTE/PLTW Advisory Board, Committee Member
2006 – Current| MN SkillsUSA Executive Committee, Member & Treasurer
2006 – 2019 | MTEEA Supermilage Planning Committee, Committee Member/Sup Event
2006 – 2019 | Minneapolis Schools CTE Advisory Board, Committee Member
2006 – 2018 | St. Paul Schools CTE Advisory Board, Committee Member
2006 – 2018 | MN Technology Engineering Educator Association (MTEEA) Board, Board Member
2006 – 2017 | MN PLTW Leadership Team, Supported Team
2006 – 2017 | St. Cloud University Ind Tech Program Advisory Board, Committee Member