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