STEM education has the power to energize students and strengthen communities—bringing together children, families, educators, and organizations to provide crucial learning experiences and scholarships for the students who need them most. As we reflect on 2023, the impact of STEM education has hit new milestones.
2023 marked the inaugural year of our partnership with ServeWyoming and AmeriCorps focusing on serving students, teachers, families, and communities to increase access to life-changing, hands-on STEM learning experiences.
Your generous support made it possible to empower local communities. We hope you will be inspired by our Year in Review.
In local communities around the country, we are transforming the lives of young learners by providing early access to hands-on STEM education. Our donors and community partners are playing an essential role, working with educators to help students build brighter futures. Here is one example.
Detroit, Michigan
14,000 K-2 students in Detroit Public Schools Community District now have access to hands-on STEM education. Thanks to the alliance between corporate donors Bosch, Cummins Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors and American Honda Motor Company, Inc., nearly 100 teachers received training for AWIM® STEM curriculum including Rolling Things, Making Music, and Engineering Inspired by Nature.
Classroom programming was also combined with mentorship from experienced industry volunteers to make a real and lasting impact on the community.
“I am so excited for DPSCD’s collaboration with SAE this year, bringing A World In Motion® engineering design experiences to over 450 K-2 classrooms. Integrating engineering design into K-2 classrooms can spark curiosity and creativity from a young age. It’s wonderful to see collaborations like this that enrich educational experiences for students. We are so grateful for the partners who make such initiatives possible and for the bright futures they’re helping to cultivate.“
LaShawn Sims Senior Director of STEM Enrichment Detroit Public Schools Community District
Based on results from a 2021 survey of teachers who have used AWIM over the past 10 years, the hands-on STEM curriculum consistently generates strong student engagement and improves learning outcomes.
Case Studies
Highlighting the impact of our award winning STEM educational programs
SAE & Kia Georgia — Realizing a Future of Possibilities for Students and Communities
Learn about Kia Georgia’s decade-long partnership to foster STEM education and work readiness for students in Georgia and Alabama.
Whether you make a donation, serve as a volunteer in the classroom, or encourage your employer to get involved, there are countless ways to make a lasting impact.
SAE & Kia Georgia — Realizing a Future of Possibilities for Students and Communities
BorgWarner and SAE — Supporting Communities by Providing Equitable Access to STEM Globally
Nissan Puts the “World in Motion” Through School-Based Partnership Spanning 20+ Years