

Mentoring for Achievement & Knowledge in Engineering (MAKE) Nevada is a college-preparation program that strives to increase college enrollment among minority, low-income and first-generation college students.
MAKE Nevada assumes that its students have a place in college and works to explain to student participants and their parents why college is important, show different pathways to pursue a STEM field and explore educational opportunities within the University of Nevada, Reno.
The MAKE Nevada program currently partners with three local schools:
Since 2013, we have held over 1,000 sessions. During that time, the program has had a 100 percent college-going rate for high school seniors, with 44 graduates.
MAKE Nevada is always looking for volunteers who are in math, science, engineering and technology field to offer guidance to students. We are looking for:
We also need University students who can serve as MAKE tutors. We are looking for:
MAKE Nevada is supported through the generous contributions of the Mallory Foundation and Nevada Gold Mines.
MAKE Nevada needs your support. Whether you want to volunteer your time or are interested in making a financial contribution to the program, you can help us get Nevada students on the right track for college.
To learn more about how you can support our work, contact engrk12@unr.edu.
All of our K-12 outreach programs are made possible through the generous support of The Mallory Foundation and Nevada Gold Mines. We appreciate their continued support.