Founded in 1975 as The Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering, SECME is an alliance of K-12 educators, universities, parents, and industry/government partners committed to engaging and preparing more minorities and girls for college and careers in STEM.

The SECME model includes research-based strategies to address the barriers to STEM majors and careers for minorities and girls. These include:

• Teacher professional development that is enhanced by national education, industry and university-based technology, and best practices
• Master teacher-led workshops that model inquiry-based instruction and deliver STEM curriculum for deeper understanding
• clearinghouse of resources and best practices provided for teachers to support and facilitate student interest and achievement in STEM
• Student engagement and improved achievement in STEM-related activities and competitions
• Students are introduced to the culture of college and college readiness strategies.
• Parent education and engagement through school and university-based workshops and programs

Note: SECME is NOT a curriculum. Many schools, universities, and partners have implemented SECME programs as their STEM initiatives or to complement or enhance existing STEM programs.