Inspiring Innovation – STEM in Action
There is so much to be proud of as we reflect on 2024. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we provided powerful and life-changing hands-on learning experiences to more than 177,000 students.
Sometimes it only takes one connection to inspire innovation. That was the case when Rebecca Vollmann spoke with a teacher at Avalon Middle School in Orlando.
Working together with the SAE Foundation, Rebecca brought the A World In Motion® (AWIM®) Fuel Cell and Motorized Toy Car challenges to more than 60 students. You can read Rebecca’s story on page 8.
Your generous support made these stories possible. We hope you will be inspired by our 2024 Year in Review.
Financial Statements
Driving Community Impact
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
See Our STEM Programs In Action
Achieving Student Progress
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.
Nissan Puts the “World in Motion” Through School-Based Partnership Spanning 20+ Years
Learn about Nissan’s long-term support of the SAE Foundation’s A World in Motion program–reaching more than 500,000 students worldwide.
BorgWarner and SAE — Supporting Communities by Providing Equitable Access to STEM Globally
Learn about BorgWarner’s commitment to providing early access to hands-on STEM education to young learners around the world.
Other Ways to Get Involved
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.
