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SUMMARY:SME Florida Suncoast 2026 Student Scholarship Contest
DESCRIPTION:SME Florida Suncoast 2026 Student Scholarship Contest \n  \nThese scholarships provide dedicated and deserving students with additional funding to assist in their studies to pursue an education in the technical fields that directly support manufacturing.  \nScholarships in the following amounts will be awarded: \n\nSecondary Education: $1\,500 first place\, $1\,000 second place \nPost-secondary Education: $1\,500 first place\, $1\,000 second place\n\n  \nStudent Eligibility: \n\nSME Member in good standing (member number)\nHigh School or College/University Student /Technical Institute Student\nState of Florida resident or residing in Florida while attending a Florida school or member of a SME Chapter 159 sponsored SME Student Chapter\nMinimum GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale\nAcademic reference\nEssay: What inspires you to pursue a career in engineering or manufacturing? Please keep the essay to 500-600 words and keep it specific to your desires.\n\n  \nApplicants must also plan to pursue a career in manufacturing or related engineering field of study that directly supports manufacturing. \nInterested and qualified applicants should apply at Eventbrite before 11:30 PM EST on November 15\, 2026. Students will be notified by November 22nd.  \nPlease visit https://www.sme.org/join to become an SME High School Student or a College/University Student member.  \nPlease visit https://smetampabay.org/events for information on registering for this year’s scholarship.  \nWe would like to thank our members and sponsors for making these scholarships possible. Special recognition goes to MasterCut Tool and the Shaluly Foundation for their generous support to student education.  \nAdditional questions related to the SME Florida Suncoast 2026 Student Scholarships can be obtained via email at info@smetampabay.org. \n 
URL:https://www.smetampabay.org/event/sme-florida-suncoast-2026-student-scholarship-contest/
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SUMMARY:Joint Tour for SME Tampa Bay & BAMA
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nPlease join the SME Florida Suncoast Chapter 159 for a tour of McCormick Stevenson \n\n\n\n\nJoin BAMA and SME Tampa Bay for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of McCormick Stevenson\, a leading defense-focused engineering and manufacturing partner. Learn how innovative engineering and advanced manufacturing come together to support mission-critical defense applications while gaining insight into the processes that take products from concept to production. \n\nDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)\n\n\nHow engineering decisions affect cost\, quality\, throughput\, inspection\, and lifecycle support.\n\n\nPrototype-to-Production Transition\n\n\nManaging rapid prototyping\, low-rate initial production\, supplier coordination\, and scaling manufacturing operations.\n\n\nDigital Engineering & CAD Optimization\n\n\nCAD simplification for analysis\, digital simulation\, reverse engineering\, model-based workflows\, and CAD-to-production continuity.\n\nMcCormick Stevenson is a defense-focused engineering and manufacturing partner founded in 1999. The company specializes in the design\, development\, and production of precision mechanical components and solutions for weapons systems\, armament platforms\, ordnance handling\, energetics\, and other mission‑critical applications. \n5:30 – 6:00 Check-In / Networking\n6:00 – 6:10 Welcome / Announcements\n6:10 – 6:30 McCormick Stevenson Presentation\n6:30 – 7:20 Facility Tour\n7:20 – 7:30 Wrap-Up / Closing Remarks \nDinner following the tour (Out of Pocket) at a local\nrestaurant TBD. \n\n\nHigh School Students\, College Students\, Educators\, and Professionals who become SME Members can attend our chapter tours free! Learn more about SME membership at http://www.sme.org/join . \nPlease contact us at info@smetampabay.org with any questions you may have.  \nExecutive Committee \nSME Florida Suncoast Chapter 159 \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.smetampabay.org/event/joint-tour-for-sme-tampa-bay-bama/
LOCATION:28200 US Hwy 19 N ste e Clearwater\, FL
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