PLTW

Project Lead The Way

WHAT: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a national (not-for-profit) program designed to increase the number of engineering and technology graduates in the United States.

WHY: The number of engineering graduates is declining while the number of engineering and technology job openings is increasing. It has been estimated that 25% of all practicing engineers could currently retire.

WHERE: PLTW pre-engineering programs are located in over 840 high schools and 275 middle/junior highs in over 43 states. Arkansas has 16 schools in the program: from Bentonville to Pine Bluff.

PLTW High School Pre-Engineering Curriculum:

Foundation Courses:	Principles of Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design Digital Electronics
Specialization Courses:	Computer Integrated Manufacturing Civil Engineering and Architecture Biotechnical Engineering (in development) Aerospace Engineering (in development)
Capstone Course:	Engineering Design and Development

ATU College Credit For High School Students:

Secondary school students in Arkansas may receive college credit in Arkansas Tech University’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programs for eligible PLTW courses:

· Introduction to Engineering Design = 2 credits - for Engineering Graphics (MCEG 1002)

· Principles of Engineering (POE) = 2 credits for Introduction to Engineering (MCEG 1012 or ELEG 1012)

by completing each PLTW course with an average of "B," by having been enrolled in a PLTW-certified high school, by scoring a 70% or higher on the PLTW college credit exam, and by meeting Arkansas Tech University academic eligibility requirements. For additional information see the documents below.

College Credit Procedure ATU PLTW Course Credit Form

ATU Graduate Credit For High School Teachers:

Teachers may receive Arkansas Tech University Graduate Credit for courses offered at the ATU PLTW Summer Training Institute (STI) by earning a passing grade in the PLTW course, enrolling in the graduate program and paying all applicable tuition and fees.

Teacher Training:

Beginning in the summer 2005 Arkansas teachers can attend summer training institute on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville. The courses for Summer 2006 are yet to be determined. Please check back later.

Affiliate Director	STI Contact
Dr. Wayne Helmer Professor of Mechanical Engineering Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR 72801 Email: whelmer@atu.edu	Carla G. Terry Administrative Assistant Arkansas Tech University 1815 Coliseum Drive Russellville, AR 72801-2222 Phone: 479-964-0877 Fax: 479-964-0882 Email: cterry@atu.edu

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