TSEP Bridge Building Virtual Camp Fundraiser

We are raising money for our Virtual Camping Conference Part 2 with Liftech Consultants to offset our losses from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Please consider making a donation today to support our organization! Thanks in advance for investing in the diverse pipeline of Black and Brown students of color to college and working in the tech industry!

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Mission:

The Social Engineering Project, Inc. ("TSEP") is an Oakland based, social impact venture with Stanford University designed to address the lack of diversity in the tech industry through STEM pipeline programs that lead to technical career pathways for underrepresented students of color.

The name comes from a quote by the legendary attorney, Charles Hamilton Houston, who laid down the framework for the landmark Brown vs. The Board of Education of Topeka. He said, "A lawyer is either a social engineer or a parasite on society." Although we do not have to be lawyers for the quote to remain true, our view is that we either are a part of the problem or a part of the solution.

Objective:

To motivate and inspire underrepresented students of color to go to college, major in STEM related disciplines, and expose them to various career pathways in the technology industry. Moreover, students learn about mindfulness, yoga, the environment and work/life balance. Lastly, the students learn about entrepreneurship, personal branding, and networking.

Key Outcomes:

• Desire to go to college
• Pursue STEM related careers
• Develop a deeper respect for the environment and work/life balance
• Learn how to apply to college, excel on exams, financial aid, college life
• Learn about their personal brand, how to work in teams, entrepreneurship, and network for future collaboration

Specifics about the Bridge Building Contest:

This 3-Week Saturday program led by Liftech Consultants will expose students to structural engineering principles with the goal of motivating and inspiring these students to attend college and major in an engineering major. Week 1 will include an introduction of force, load, and structures. Week 2 will introduce drafting and design principles and provide feedback on the students' bridges. The final week will feature the bridge competition, other awards, and an overview of other engineering careers that they may be interested in pursuing in the future.

Students can register here.