Welcome to PCE Outreach!
We bring hands-on engineering and occupational safety & health experiences to K–12 students and educators across West Michigan.
Whether visiting a classroom, welcoming students to campus, or collaborating with educators and industry partners, our goal is simple: make STEM engaging, accessible, and meaningful for every student.
2025-2026 Impact
Students and community members engaged
Events attended
GVSU and community partnerships created
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Get involved with PCE Outreach! Explore our programs, invite us to your classroom, or volunteer. We are excited to partner with you!
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PCE Outreach News
2026 East Kentwood Animal Prosthetics Camp
PCE Outreach coordinated the East Kentwood Animal Prosthetics Camp, which focused on biomedical engineering.
2026 STEPS Camp
STEPS Camp celebrated its 25th anniversary!
PCE Builds FIRST Robotics Practice Field
The Padnos College of Engineering constructed a full-size FIRST Robotics practice field in the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center.
GVSU Hosts FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) West Michigan District Event
GVSU welcomed the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) West Michigan District Event to the Fieldhouse on Valley Campus.
Winter 2026 Project Day
The Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) hosted its Winter 2026 Project Day on April 23rd in the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center.
PCE Attends TRAC Bridge Challenge
PCE Outreach participated in the Career Exploration Room at the annual Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Bridge Challenge.