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NACE International FOUNDATION

We raise funds to promote corrosion prevention through STEM education. Our programs include scholarships, cKits, camps, travel assistance, and workforce development for veterans. Join us in inspiring the next generation of corrosion experts!

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NACE International FOUNDATION

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  1. NACE International FOUNDATION Raising funds to raise awareness and create educational opportunities for the next generation of corrosion professional globally

  2. Our Core Purpose: Inspiring the future, global workforce to engage in the prevention of corrosion through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and programs

  3. Our History: Founded as an Endowment Committee within NACE under the Presidency of Walter Poff 2019 1986 • 2002 Transformed into the NACE International Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization

  4. NACE Foundation PROGRAMS The NACE Foundation administers targeted programs to provide specific experiences for specific audiences • High school students • Introduce STEM-related education and programs with c-Kits (Corrosion Toolkits) • Corrosion Mini-camp • University students • Support students involved in corrosion-related fields of study via scholarships • Provide travel assistance to students presenting posters at the NACE Annual Conference • Veterans • Support veterans with education, certification, and mentoring

  5. PROGRAM: cKits & American Society of Materials (ASM) Camps • cKits created by NACE Foundation in 2005 • Created for high school students • Features a series of corrosion-based experiments that give students practical, hands-on experience with real-life corrosion problems “Wow! The cKit™ offers all kinds of exciting explorations to inspire scientific thinking. Thank you for making education a priority!” -Sandy Gonsher, participant at the ASM Teacher Materials Camp, University of Missouri, June 2018

  6. cKits & ASM Camps …CONTINUED Primary distribution of cKits is through ASM Teacher Materials Camps, held during summer months • Week-long camp FREE to teachers • Approx. 1,000 cKits distributed annually to camps • Approx. 45 camps each summer across the US and Canada • 25-30 high school teachers/camp • 2 ASM-trained Master Teachers

  7. PROGRAM: Corrosion Mini-Camp • Takes place in conjunction with NACE’s Annual Conference • 50-60 local high school students from the host site city • Two Master Teachers oversee the experiments • Students conduct a series of 3 experiments from cKit • University student volunteers assist with experiments, tours • Tour of Exhibit Hall (Virtual Spray Booth, CP Field, Exhibitor Booths, Student Poster Session, NACE Booth) • Guest speakers during lunch discussing careers in corrosion

  8. PROGRAM: Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarships • In 2018, the NACE Foundation awarded more than $144,000 to 35 students during a Scholarship Awards Ceremony held during NACE’s Annual Conference • Scholarship cycle runs annually, Sep. – Jan. • 2020 scholarships will be posted on the Foundation web site September 1 “Thank you to the NACE Foundation and Materials Technology Institute for the MTI Bert Krisher Memorial Scholarship to help me pursue my dream of being a metallurgist and encouraging other girls to be a part of STEM.” - Katharine Russell, Student at MTI and 2018 MTI Bert Krisher Memorial Scholarship

  9. PROGRAM: Travel Assistance • Travel Assistance is a stipend provided to encourage students to attend and participate in CORROSION each year. It is provided to: • Student Poster Session presenters • Scholarship recipients • Students presenting in the technical program • 2018 saw $57,000+ distributed

  10. PROGRAM: Scholarships Awards Ceremony • Each NACE Foundation scholarship recipient is recognized at an awards ceremony held in conjunction with the NACE International Annual Conference • In conjunction with the awards ceremony, the Foundation hosts a networking-rich event for industry supporters to gather • Largest event of the year welcoming hundreds of corrosion professionals each year to join us and support the Foundation’s mission

  11. PROGRAM: Outstanding Student Award • Established in 2015 • Recognizes exceptional service to NACE International, NACE Foundation, NACE student chapter, or the ACC Student Sub-committee • Recipients receive award, a $500 honorarium, and $1,500 travel stipend to be recognized in person • 2 students are recognized each year (one from the U.S. and one international student)

  12. PROGRAM: Workforce Development Foundation provides funding for NACE training for qualified veterans • Application process, vetting through selection committee Open enrollment four times a year • Basic Corrosion Course – online Self-paced; must complete w/in 3 months & pass proctored exam • CP or CIP Level 1 upon successful completion of Basic • Industry professionals/NACE members paired a mentors • Foundation pays veterans travel and lodging expenses • Program funded by our generous donors! “My NACE Workforce Development Program experience was amazing! I would recommend this to any veteran looking to start a new career. The opportunities available in this industry to grow are unbelievable.” - Corey Miller, Integrity Management, Lake Superior Consulting, Completed Work Force Development Program November 2017

  13. NACE Foundation FUNDRAISING As part of our mission, the NACE International Foundation raises funds in a variety of ways to promote awareness and create education opportunities for the future corrosion workforce. Corporate Giving Individual donations

  14. FUNDRAISING: Legacy Tree…CONTINUED • Launched in October 2015 • Exists in the Elcometer Building of the NACE Center, Houston, TX • Opportunity to recognize or memorialize a person or event in perpetuity • All students and instructors of NACE courses in Houston view the tree daily • All donations go into Foundation Unrestricted Fund, supporting area of greatest need

  15. FUNDRAISING: Legacy Tree …CONTINUED Levels of Support • Silver Leaf $1,000 each • Gold Leaf $1,500 each • Small Stone $2,500 each • Butterfly $3,000 each • Acorn $5,000 each • Large Stone $10,000 each Donors offered the option of a one-time gift, or three equal annual installments. Can be purchased by emailing nace.foundation@nace.org

  16. NACE Foundation DONOR RECOGNITION Donors are integral to the fulfillment of the Foundation’s Mission! • Program launched at CORROSION 2016 to acknowledge individuals and companies that support our mission • Sustaining donors recognized at cumulative giving levels

  17. NACE Foundation DONOR RECOGNITION

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  20. SUPPORT YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE. Scan to donate now or visitwww.nace-foundation.org. Thank you!

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