Inspire Curiosity In STEM

SAE Foundation – Inspiring Curiosity in STEM

Together, We Can Bring STEM to All Students

With 20+ STEM programs spanning PreK through university and beyond, our donors, partners, and supporters are helping us make an impact every single day. Become a part of this movement to ensure all young learners have access to STEM.

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AISIN

Among AISIN’s corporate culture is the phrase “Be With”. AISIN embraces their role as a corporate citizen and encourages employees to volunteer in local charities and civic groups. Among the causes ASIN supports is the SAE Foundation and they have … →

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Aramco Services Company

Aramco Services Company (ASC) joins as a national partner for the SAE Foundation’s A World in Motion ® (AWIM) program, helping to expand this hands-on learning experience for K-8 students. With its $100,000 grant, nearly 3,000 students in Detroit, Boston, … →

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AVL

As the world’s largest independent company for the development of powertrain systems with internal combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems, AVL understands the importance of a strong science, technology, engineering and math education. By funding the prestigious … →

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BorgWarner

Read about SAE Foundation and BorgWarner’s global partnership. Starting in 1987 to deliver STEM programming and diversify the STEM-talent pipeline, BorgWarner has contributed more than $1 million to the SAE Foundation. BorgWarner supports SAE’s Collegiate Design Series (CDS) and A … →

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Bosch

Bosch has been an integral part of the growth and successes of the SAE Foundation and its STEM education programs since 1988. Bosch has demonstrated a strong commitment to furthering the cause for the critical need for STEM education with … →

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Cross Foundation

2022 marks the 10th year of support from the Cross Charitable Foundation to advance STEM education in the states of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah through the SAE A World In Motion® (AWIM ®) program. During the past decade, The … →

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Dana

Since 1904, Dana Holding Corporation has been providing axles, driveshafts and other crucial parts to the mobility industry and they also have a long history of supporting the SAE Foundation. Dana has supported the SAE Foundation for more than two … →

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Denso

For more than 20 years, DENSO has been one of our key partners, demonstrating their commitment to STEM education and to our mission to inspire curiosity in STEM. A proud Mentor Sponsor of the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration, DENSO hosts SAE Collegiate … →

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FCA Foundation

For more than a decade, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, has been a critical partner of the SAE Foundation, supporting the SAE Foundation’s mission to increase student participation and achievement in science, … →

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Ford Motor Company and The Ford Fund

Ford Motor Company and The Ford Motor Company Fund have supported the SAE Foundation since 1987. A longtime sponsor of the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration, Ford also supports A World In Motion® (AWIM), the Collegiate Design SeriesTM (CDS) and the … →

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General Motors

General Motors and SAE International have teamed up to provide K–college students with stimulating, hands-on STEM educational opportunities guided by industry experts. These programs aim to inspire curiosity in STEM education and ultimately transform today’s students into tomorrow’s engineers. By … →

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Henkel

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Howmet Aerospace Foundation

Howmet’s strong commitment to the Cleveland community and to STEM education is exemplified in their support for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). The Howmet Aerospace Foundation (formerly known as the Arconic and Alcoa Foundations) has supported the A World … →

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Kia Georgia

Kia Powers STEM through School-based Partnership Kia Georgia has a strong commitment to move the needle forward on STEM education in local communities through the SAE International A World In Motion® (AWIM) program. Since the start of the partnership in … →

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Nissan

For more than 20 years, Nissan has worked together with the SAE Foundation℠ to reach the youngest learners and advance equitable STEM education. Initially launched in five communities where Nissan employees live and work including Arizona, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, and … →

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PPG Industries

PPG Industries has partnered with the SAE Foundation to deliver SAE’s A World In Motion program to students throughout southeast Michigan and Ontario. Through our partnership since 2016, PPG has helped reach nearly 3,000 students, giving them access to hands-on, … →

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Qualcomm

During the uncertainties of 2020, Qualcomm saw an opportunity to support students and educators by making a three-year commitment through the SAE Foundation to transform STEM education and strengthen communities. As a leader in mobile and computing platforms for automotive applications, Qualcomm understands that a strong STEM-savvy … →

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SRG Global

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Subir Chowdhury

In 2012, the SAE Foundation built a partnership between the Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation to incorporate quality thinking and practice into SAE educational programming as part of the Subir Chowdhury SAE Student Quality Competition. This Competition brought together defined … →

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Tesla

Tesla Invests $1.5 million to Support SAE’s A World In Motion in Nevada The grant is part of Tesla’s $37.5 million investment in Nevada’s K-12 STEM and sustainability education. SAE International and Tesla are working together to impact up to … →

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Toyota USA Foundation

The Toyota USA Foundation and Toyota Manufacturing together have comprised one of the strongest corporate supporters of the SAE Foundation and A World In Motion® (AWIM) programming since it began in 1990. In fact, since 2006 Toyota has contributed over … →

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