Ohio STEM Program Newsletter: Local Resources and Guide

Ohio is making a major bet on STEM. Intel's planned semiconductor campus in central Ohio represents one of the largest manufacturing investments in American history, and it is creating a new STEM career pipeline in a state that already has GE Aviation, Honda, and NASA Glenn Research Center as major employers. A STEM newsletter that connects classroom learning to those industries gives Ohio families a highly relevant and timely picture of why STEM education matters here.

Intel semiconductor campus: Ohio's STEM bet

Intel's planned two-fab semiconductor campus in New Albany, Ohio is a $20 billion investment that, when complete, will be one of the largest chip manufacturing operations in the western hemisphere. Semiconductor manufacturing requires electrical engineers, chemical engineers, materials scientists, and computer scientists in large numbers. Intel has committed to education partnerships with Ohio universities and community colleges to build the workforce pipeline.

For central Ohio students now in middle and high school, the semiconductor career pathway will be local and accessible when they finish their education. Communicating this to families now helps students make purposeful STEM course choices.

GE Aviation and aerospace engineering

GE Aviation's engine manufacturing operations in Evendale and other southwest Ohio facilities make Cincinnati one of the most important aerospace manufacturing centers in the country. GE Aviation employs aeronautical engineers, materials scientists, and manufacturing technology specialists. The engine for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and engines for Boeing commercial aircraft are built in Ohio. For southwest Ohio students interested in aerospace, GE is a direct local employer.

NASA Glenn Research Center

NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland conducts research in aeronautics, space power, and communications technology. Glenn runs education programs for Ohio schools including teacher workshops, student programs, and a visitor center. For northeast Ohio students, NASA Glenn is a world-class employer that is local. Glenn's research connections to renewable energy and electric propulsion make it relevant to both aerospace and clean energy students.

Cleveland Clinic and biomedical research

Cleveland Clinic is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care and medical innovation. Its research programs employ biomedical scientists, data scientists, and clinical engineers. Case Western Reserve University, adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic campus, has joint programs that connect engineering and medicine. For northeast Ohio students interested in healthcare technology, this is a world-class local resource.

Template: Ohio STEM newsletter excerpt

"This semester our engineering class is studying semiconductor manufacturing, directly connected to the Intel campus being built in New Albany. When complete, this facility will employ thousands of engineers right here in Ohio. We have a materials engineer visiting in November to talk about careers in chip manufacturing. We are also reminding families that the Ohio Science Olympiad registration opens this month. Students who want to compete should speak to their teacher by the end of October."

Ohio STEM competitions

Science Olympiad Ohio is one of the most competitive state programs in the country. FIRST Robotics Ohio holds multiple regional events. The Ohio Science and Engineering Fair connects to ISEF. The Ohio Junior Academy of Science holds annual competitions. MATHCOUNTS Ohio has active chapters. Ohio State hosts academic competitions. These competitions build skills and career awareness that employers value.

Daystage makes it easy to send consistent STEM newsletters that keep Ohio families informed about programs, competitions, and the growing local STEM career landscape throughout the year.