Grant Opportunity Expands Engineering Education

The Houston Endowment Inc. has awarded The Infinity Project, the nation’s leading secondary engineering education program, funding to expand its math, science, and engineering curricula into more Houston-area middle schools and high schools. 

With the gift, instructors in TEA Region IV will be able to apply for a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to introduce this award-winning engineering curricula into their classrooms. Approved by the Texas Education Agency, The Infinity Project curriculum directly links math and science concepts to technologies students use every day. The full year course allows students to design and build new technologies while reinforcing critical math and science skills. The Houston Endowment’s gift will be used to provide instructor professional development, classroom technology, and instructional materials.

The Infinity Project was developed by Southern Methodist University’s Lyle School of Engineering and Texas Instruments to encourage middle school and high school students to pursue engineering careers.

“Science and math curricula in secondary schools should include hands-on engineering projects,” says Geoffrey Orsak, dean of SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering and the original inventor of The Infinity Project. “There is no better way to see math and science in action than through modern high-tech engineering. The Infinity Project gives students a big head start in developing their technical skills for the 21st century.”

Twenty-five schools in twelve Region IV districts have already taken advantage of the grant opportunity to implement The Infinity Project. Join the select group of schools utilizing this state-of-the-art engineering curriculum to better prepare students to compete in the global workforce.  Complete and submit your grant application today!

Houston Endowment Grant Application

To apply for the grant, download the application, complete it, and fax, mail, or email to:

The Infinity Project
The Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
Southern Methodist University
P.O. Box 750335
6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 303
Dallas, Texas  75206

Tel: 214-768-4038          Fax: 214-768-8874

Email: ipmail@infinity-project.org