Vision

Every K - 12 student has the educational experiences necessary to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Mission

Enabling Texas students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by:

Creating partnerships among educators, industry, government and families to inform, educate and motivate students

Implementing classroom and extra-curricular programs and activities

Focusing on populations that remain underrepresented in fields of STEM

Promoting diversity in STEM careers

History

Founded in 1976 by concerned Texas industrialists and educators, the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) focuses on increasing and strengthening participation in the engineering, scientific and computer science professions. TAME's founders were concerned about the low minority representation in the fields of engineering and sciences. Women make up 12.1% of the nation's practicing engineers; by contrast, more than half the total U.S. population is female. Fewer than 9.5% of engineering professionals are African American, Hispanic American or Native American, but these minority groups represent over 25% of the populace.


Accomplishments

TAME reaches thousands of Texas elementary, middle and high school students each year through a system of 16 partners. Each TAME alliance works independently in its own community, ensuring that local resources are maximized and local needs are met. There has been a 101% increase in minority freshmen enrollment and a 92.8% increase in female enrollment in the 19 Texas university engineering programs since 1976. This increase in enrollment reflects the efforts of TAME and other groups working toward expanding the number of underrepresented minorities and women entering in and graduating from engineering degree programs.


Future

Despite economic downturns, TAME is determined to revitalize its programs at both the state and local levels. Pursuing multiple pathways for support, the TAME Board of Directors and administration are eager to collaborate with industry, foundations, agencies, and other entities with shared goals and a shared vision: inclusion of all children, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or economic status, in the pursuit of success. Our future depends on it. Come join the new TAME!

Testimonials

"I volunteer with TAME because the programs TAME sponsors clearly make a difference.  Students respond to the interaction with volunteers and begin to take pride in their own ability to apply math and science skills.  TAME helps create an environment outside of the classroom where students get excited about learning and where they are encouraged to explore their potential.  It is such a wonderful experience to see these kids grow through the TAME programs and decide that they’re up to the challenge of an engineering or science-based career."

- Louis Shuey, Dell; TAME Volunteer

"The programs that TAME sponsored helped to shape the person I am today. It exposed me to the engineering professions, which later lead me to become a Chemical Engineer.

                   - Tramaine Singleton, Marathon Oil; Board Member & Former TAME Student

"You're learning and having fun at the same time!" (regarding the Trailblazer)

-TAME Student, Bastrop ISD

2008-2009 Annual Report

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