GatorTRAX in Alachua County

Math is the foundation of engineering. Math is a springboard to many exciting careers. Math drives our economy to improve our standard of living.

The Engineering GatorTRAX Math Excellence project provides students in grades 3 - 12 with opportunities to learn mathematics with hands-on activities. Students participate in:

• Regular classroom instruction
• A Saturday Engineering program
• Mentoring
• Mathematics summer camps
• Field trips

Engineering GatorTRAX is designed to pave the way to careers in engineering or other fields that require creative thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. Student goals include:

• Completion of algebra by 8th grade
• Completion of calculus by 12th grade
• Successful completion of pre-engineering studies at community colleges
• Successful completion of engineering studies at universities

Engineering GatorTRAX is funded by the GE Foundation through its K-16 Math Excellence Initiative. Project collaborators are:

• UF College of Engineering
• UF College of Education
• Four community colleges and their local school districts
  • Miami-Dade CC, Miami
    Miami-Dade Public Schools
  • Santa Fe CC, Gainesville
    Alachua County Public Schools
  • Valencia CC, Orlando
    Orange County Public Schools
• SECME Inc., a national pre-college program in science and math
• National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)
• Private corporations

GatorTRAX sessions are held on select Saturdays listed in the GatorTRAX calendar.