SAE Foundation

Mission: To inspire curiosity and engagement in STEM education among PreK-12 and university students, helping them realize their potential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Services:

• PreK-12 STEM education programs, including immersive, hands-on engineering challenges and activities designed to ignite interest and build skills.
• Scholarships and awards for students demonstrating excellence or interest in STEM fields.
• University programs aimed at engaging college students with further STEM opportunities.

Program Details:

The foundation focuses on providing immersive and experiential STEM learning experiences, such as the A World In Motion® challenges, which involve engineering-based projects at elementary levels. They partner with corporate donors and industry leaders to fund, support, and expand their programs.

Impact:

Their initiatives aim to help young learners build brighter futures by fostering a lifelong curiosity in STEM, particularly targeting the fact that 60% of fourth graders are not proficient in math. These efforts include working directly in educational settings like Sevilla Elementary West to bring STEM experiences to life.

Partnership and Support:

The foundation receives support from numerous corporate and industry partners, including AVL, BorgWarner, Bosch, Dana, Denso, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Kia Georgia, Nissan, Polaris, Polestar, PPG Industries, Qualcomm, Sears Seating, Tesla, and Toyota, among others. These partners contribute funding, resources, and volunteers.

Community Engagement:

The organization promotes community involvement through fundraising, volunteering, and partnering opportunities. They also host annual celebrations, awards, and events to recognize achievements and advance their mission.

Service Area:

While primarily focused on expanding STEM education locally and nationally, their programs and partnerships extend across multiple states and industries, with a central mission to serve the broader community of young learners interested in STEM.