In October 2024, Oklahoma was ranked 50th in the nation for public education.
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From Oklahoma’s Red River Valley Regions to the Gypsum Hills; the High Plains to the Ouachita Mountains, and everywhere in between, Oklahoma students in all 77 counties of the state are struggling like never before to overcome the vicissitudes of life. Brilliant, but burdened, math students may not really believe they can become engineers or scientists, so we will believe for them.
This is the legacy of the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation, Oklahoma’s oldest STEM education nonprofit. In 1975, 12 engineers believed in the future of engineering education in Oklahoma. Together, they founded the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation and endowed an engineering scholarship for college students pursuing degrees in engineering. Today, that endowment has grown to nearly $220,000. Moreover, for decades, OEF has organized science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences and adventures for Oklahoma students through our flagship programs, MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Engineering Fair.
Oklahoma Engineering Fair
The Oklahoma Engineering Fair, organized and directed by the Oklahoma Engineering Foundation, is held every spring and brings together hundreds of students, teachers, professors, and the business community to give students an introduction to engineering and related principles. Last year’s fair attracted nearly 1,000 students from across Oklahoma, including many rural students. The 44th Annual Oklahoma Engineering Fair is February 19, 2025.
Seeking $25,000 Title Sponsor
OEF is seeking long-term corporate presenting sponsor for the Oklahoma Engineering Fair. The benefit of this $25,000 annual title sponsorship is exclusive naming rights for up to five years. The agreements include mentions on numerous online and print publicity posts and/or publications. Email director@oef.org for more details.
MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma
Title Sponsor:
AMERICAN FIDELITY
The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation is honored to have American Fidelity serve as the title sponsor for MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma. This title sponsorship follows in the spirit of the national MATHCOUNTS National Competition, officially known as Ratheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS. OEF has taken the long-term success of this wonderful program to the next level with these naming rights. Presenting sponsorships are available for a minimum of $5,000. The current presenting sponsors for American Fidelity MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma are Conoco Phillips, Phillips 66 and Program Management, Inc., Tulsa. The MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma Coach is Dr. Harold Brooks, Senior Scientist, NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, Oklahoma.
Other Ways To Give
Endowment
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages OEF’s endowed Oklahoma Engineering Scholarship.
Corporate Sponsorships
OEF is seeking one major flagship corporate sponsor for the Oklahoma Engineering Fair. The cost is $25,000. The event will include naming rights for a minimum of three years. For more information, email jennifer@oef.org
American Fidelity is the current flagship sponsor for MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma.
Grants
OEF is a 501(c)(c) nonprofit corporation. If you are a corporation, foundation or government entity providing science, technology, engineering or math-related grants we are interested in partnering with you. Please contact us at director@oef.org.
Annual Campaign
Support OEF through our annual campaign with a one-time, tax-deductible cash contribution. You can earmark your gift for the Oklahoma Engineering Fair, Oklahoma Engineering Scholarship, MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma or general operations. Our annual campaign begins December 3-December 31, 2024.
ALL DONATIONS are tax deductible.
Join the Board of Trustees
We are always looking for professional engineers in leadership positions to serve on our Board of Trustees. Click here to review the application. Please consider applying!
Volunteer
We need volunteers for MATHCOUNTS as well as new competition sponsors for our Oklahoma Engineering Fair. If you’re interested in volunteering for MATHCOUNTS Oklahoma or have an idea for a new STEM competition for the Oklahoma Engineering Fair, email Jennifer at jennifer@oef.org.
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Donate A Vehicle
Do you have an old car, boat, or recreational vehicle that you no longer use?. You can convert automobiles and other types of vehicles into tax deductions simply by giving them to OEF. Please contact 800 Charity Cars and/or Car Angel for details on how to give.
Regular Donations
OEF fundraises year round. Thank you in advance for your donation. Click here to give today. We appreciate it so much!
Major Gifts
Support the long-term work of OEF with a planned or legacy gift via your financial/estate planning. Call us at (405) 528-1435 or email jennifer@oef.org.
In-Kind Donations
OEF accepts in-kind donations of goods and services that can be used to carry out our mission. These things can take many forms, including but not limited to financial securities that can be traded on the open market and converted to cash; free or discounted use of facilities; office equipment, furniture and supplies; computer software and hardware and items to be used in auctions or other events.
Please contact us at director@oef.org.
Oklahoma Engineering Scholarship Endowment
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages OEF’s endowed Oklahoma Engineering Scholarship. Since 1975, we’ve awarded more than $350,000 in scholarship monies to Oklahoma engineering students. Every year, we award up to four $2,000 collegiate scholarships to students in an accredited engineering curriculum at one of six Oklahoma universities.
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