Owning a home requires consistent maintenance and efficient use of resources. Addressing the many anxieties of homeownership, Ply Gem, an industry leader for more than 60 years, manufactures eco-friendly home exterior products that are built to last.
On the leading edge of innovation in the industry, Ply Gem looks to a variety of resources to ensure that they are providing the best quality and most efficient products possible, including the use of raw materials to enhance product performance. Partner with industry specialists at Ply Gem’s manufacturing plant in Gaffney, SC and headquarters in Cary, NC to examine the science, technological, engineering and mathematical-related (STEM) opportunities this field offers.
As part of the fellowship, you will: Collaborate with various industry personnel to observe innovative, automated production methods; Experience lean manufacturing practices; Learn the various safety and environmental considerations of the manufacturing process; and Select a specific area of interest and develop relevant and engaging STEM lessons designed to help students understand the science behind environmentally responsible production methods and to become more aware of opportunities and needs in the field.
Join Ply Gem on the leading edge of creative home exterior solutions and create a dynamic curriculum to engage the next generation of innovators and consumers.
Chris Ruff, Lee Clark-Sellers, Ply Gem
Gaffney, SC and Cary, NC
Ply Gem