Inspiring Sustainable

Innovation in Education

As we continue to build educational and career opportunities for our youth, our STEAM initiatives are opening up a world of transformative experiences in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, and other innovative technologies.

STEAM Academy student

Jason Enriquez, Dallas Parks and Recreation

“Our communities in the southern sector of Dallas need these types of innovative programs… Kids asked me if the STEAM program was coming back, and I would definitely want to continue this next year at more recreation centers.” 

By launching redesigned STEAM initiatives, we are focusing on bringing our programming into the communities we serve, providing new hands-on learning experiences to more youth.
T.D. Jakes Foundation STEAM Drone Event
STEAM Academy - racing robots children created
Through our STEAM Pop-Ups in the communities we serve, students engage in hands-on activities like drone operations, basketball analytics, engineering, and virtual reality (VR) space travel, making learning come to life in exciting and innovative ways.

Our Community STEAM Expos introduce youth and community members to exciting STEAM careers and skills, including artificial intelligence, health, sports medicine, forestry, and more. By bringing these opportunities directly to the communities we serve, we provide hands-on experiences and inspire the next generation of innovators from diverse backgrounds across the region.

STEAM Academy - diverse child conducting science experiments

Our 2024 Impact

Through launching redesigned STEAM initiatives, we focused on bringing our programming into the communities we serve, bringing new hands-on learning experiences to more youth.

2,100+

STEAM ACADEMY EXPO

Introduced community members from 176 Texas zip codes to STEAM careers and skills including artificial intelligence, health, sports medicine, forestry and more.

440%

Growth

STEAM Program Attendee increased from 2023-2024.

350

STEAM POP-UPS

Students participated in STEAM activities ranging from basketball analytics and engineering to lotion making and virtual reality (VR) space travel.

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