<span>Inspiring</span> Curiosity in STEM

Inspiring Curiosity in STEM

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SAE Foundation – Inspiring Curiosity in STEM

SAE Champions STEM Education

The mission of the SAE Foundation is to encourage and increase student achievement and participation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to build a STEM-fluent workforce. Funds raised by the SAE Foundation support SAE International’s award-winning A World In Motion® (AWIM) program, Collegiate Design SeriesTM (CDS), awards and scholarships.

About Us

Communities

Whether you’re a government agency, municipality, school district or community organization, STEM involves you. Get involved in STEM!

Educators

You inspire young minds every day. Let us help facilitate and sustain those A-Ha! moments.

Individuals

Individuals can support the SAE Foundation in a multitude of ways and are critical to the success of SAE’s STEM programs, awards and scholarships.

Organizations

Workforce development. Employee engagement. Brand equity. Whatever your reason for supporting STEM, SAE Foundation can help.

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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, Houston, … →

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Arconic Foundation

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

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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

Since 1987, BorgWarner has partnered with the SAE Foundation to help deliver STEM programming to students in South Carolina. A partnership in the truest sense of the word, their investment includes volunteer support in addition to financial support. BorgWarner provided … →

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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

The Cross Charitable Foundation, located in West Yellowstone, Montana, has been a strong supporter of the SAE Foundation since 2012 donating $190,000 to the Western States AWIM Initiative. One of Cross’ focus areas is to provide education that actively engages … →

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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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Aptiv

Formerly known as the Delphi Foundation, this organization is passionate about helping people live better lives. This is evident in their commitment to global citizenship and giving back in the communities where their employees live and work. Since 1993, Aptiv … →

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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 SAE/Ford Partnership … →

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GM Foundation

The General Motors Foundation is a long-time supporter of the SAE Foundation and the A World In Motion® (AWIM) program. The development of the AWIM Fuel Cell, Gravity Cruiser and Making Music Challenges are the direct result of GM Foundation’s … →

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John Deere

In partnership with the John Deere Inspire Initiative and through the A World In Motion® (AWIM) program we are providing STEM education to K-8 students in a variety of John Deere communities across the United States. Since 1994, John Deere … →

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Henkel

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Johnson Controls Foundation

Since 1994, Johnson Controls has supported our mission and our relationship is tremendous example of how a partnership can impact an entire community. Johnson Controls was the first corporate partner to support a district-wide initiative, implementing the A World In Motion® program … →

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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.

Kia Powers STEM through School-based Partnership Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) 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 … →

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Nissan

In 2007, Nissan Motor Company announced a generous contribution to the SAE Foundation for the development, testing, and launching of SAE’s A World In Motion (AWIM) primary learning materials. These cutting-edge, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education activities were … →

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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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SRG Global

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Subir Chowhudry

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

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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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