Gen Innovation Connect: SME Ch 15 Philadelphia

Join Us! 

From scholarship opportunities that help kickstart STEM careers, to thought-provoking conversations on AI, data, and leadership, this year’s programming is designed to inspire, connect, and empower. Our events will spotlight innovation, amplify diverse voices, and create pathways for the next generation of manufacturing leaders.                   

Velda Vanessa Morris, Chair, SME Ch. 15  sme.philadelphia.15@gmail.com 

Mentorship is at the core of who we are. Be part of something meaningful by joining the NEW Virtual Engineering Mentoring Unit (VEMU). Through VEMU, professionals are matched with university students or student teams seeking career guidance, technical insight, or capstone project support in their specialized fields. Your experience can help launch future innovators. 

Get involved: Contact V. Vanessa at sme.philadelphia.15@gmail.com.

• Reach Out!
  • If you have ideas for events, want the chapter to hear a presentation on a specific topic, or organize a tour, contact us!
• Call for Volunteers!
  • Whether you can volunteer for a single event or multiple ones, we would love to have your support. 
    • Volunteer Positions Urgently Needed:
      • Public Relations Leader: contact Vanessa
      • Nominating Committee: volunteers request nominations from all SME members then administer the election of the FY26 officers.
    • If interested in volunteering, please contact us