As always, please contact the Academy with any further questions or concerns you may have. Attend the Spring 2005 Information Night at 5:30pm on Wednesday, January 19th for additional "in-person" information.

What is the benefit of this program to me?

The emergent MEMS, or Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems, fabrication process is generating considerable R&D energy, excitement, and commercial potential across the country. In short, MEMS-fabrication characterizes the 'new face' of high-technology manufacturing and manufacturing jobs in the US today.

There are several benefits of this after-school program:

• Location: The Academy is located in Midtown Cleveland and is within easy walking distance or RTA lines of Cleveland city students.
• Demand: Microsystems technology is the future of manufacturing and the kind of technician level skills being developed are beginning to be in demand.
• Entrepreneurship: Students at the Midtown center will have the opportunity to interact with MEMS start-up companies which can potentially lead to internships with those companies. Alternatively the students may want to become entrepreneurs themselves.

How much does it cost to attend?

This program is provided free of charge to High School students!

Ohio MEMS is a non-profit organization with a key component of our mission centered on promoting microsystems technology through educational activities for the public.

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What are the qualifications for admission?

An "ideal" applicant would have the qualifications posted here. It is also important that potential students have a "career sponsor." A career sponsor is not a financial sponsor (we said earlier this course was free of charge), but is, for instance, a teacher, parent, church, or organization that will stand up and be supportive of your participation in the program. Many times sponsors will come to a class or two!

IMPORTANT: The "ideal profile" profile is just a starting point for "setting the bar" potential participants; several students who did not fit this profile did well in the course due to an abundance of initiative and hard work. When in doubt, step up and apply!

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How do I apply?

Easy - download the simple application form provided here and bring it with you to the 5:30pm September 13th Academy Information Night.

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When does the next class begin?

Our latest calendar is provided here.

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Where are the classes held?

Ohio MEMS Association
Midtown Innovation Center, Third Floor Conference Center
4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103-3733
Map HERE courtesy


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Who are the instructors anyway?

We are fortunate to draw on experts from Greater Cleveland's scientific, engineering, and entrepreneur community.

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