**3. Integration of junior – And high-school science clubs and university engineering societies**

The Technology Student Association (TSA) is one example of a national non-profit education organization dedicated to promoting engineering and helping students discover their potential for the engineering or technology-based professions [17]. A solid framework of secondary school educators, corporations, professional organizations and universities incorporate precollege engineering programs in local communities throughout the United States. Another example is the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) which employs a unique and innovative approach—explore, assess, experience—and through which thousands of diverse students are enticed to pursue engineering majors and careers each year [18]. Collegiate student sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) [19] have worked with local high school professional organizations in an effort to generate future engineering talent. Through this collaboration, TSA or JETS and ASME engages students in a variety of educational programs, increasing awareness of what engineers do and showing how math and science are used to make tangible differences in the world. Students participate together in local, regional, and national engineering competitions, conduct local service projects together, and participate in several social events structured to make connections and build friendships between the students. Foundations for student impact are built upon providing career resources and experiences not often found in traditional learning environments; opening students' minds to their own career possibilities by removing social barriers and negative attitudes about engineering; and addressing major industry needs for a qualified, engineeringliterate workforce. These collaborations also provide unique mentor/mentee relationships between high school students and undergraduate engineering majors that can provide the support needed for college transition.
