What we offer
- Hands-on STEM curriculum: Students learn by doing, so we offer hands-on activities to engage students’ curiosity and passions in science.
- College preparation: We want to help prepare our students for the college application process. Opportunities include ACT prep courses, internships and scholarship information.
- Career and college exploration: University and industry guest speakers and fieldtrips to local engineering companies and the University of Nevada, Reno campus tours expose our students to various academic and career opportunities.
- Academic tutoring: Supplemental tutoring by University students promotes the success of our students outside of the program.
Who we serve
The MAKErs Club currently partners with three local schools:
- Sparks Middle School
- Hug High School
- Wooster High School
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.
Interested in volunteering for MAKErs Club?
The MAKErs Club is always looking for volunteers who are in math, science, engineering and technology field to offer guidance to students. We are looking for:
- Guest speakers
- Locations for company tours
- CAD software lessons
We also need University students who can serve as MAKErs Club tutors. We are looking for:
- Current University engineering majors
- Passion in promoting of STEM and engineering
- Availability during MAKErs Club sessions (times vary each semester)
How to support MAKErs Club
The MAKErs Club is supported through the generous contributions of the Mallory Foundation and Nevada Gold Mines.
The MAKErs Club 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.
