activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 20
- After-School STEM & Robotics Clubs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsCreates and operates after-school clubs focused on STEM, Robotics, Drones, AI & Coding, Maker activities (Soldering, CAD, 3D printing), APP building, Sustainability, and STEAM career exploration. These programs run annually, with robotics from August to January and drones from January to June, at over 50 team locations across Arizona and other US states.
- Coach and mentor competitive robotics and drone teams STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsThe organization coaches and mentors LEGO Robotics and Drone teams at over 50 locations across Arizona and other states in the USA, including forming a competitive First Lego League Robotics Team in 2018. They run robotics programs annually from August through January and drone programs from January through June.
- Coach and mentor competitive robotics and drone teams STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsCoaches and mentors LEGO Robotics and Drone teams at over 50 locations across Arizona and other states in the USA, running robotics programs from August through January and drone programs from January through June. This includes forming competitive First Lego League Robotics Teams and mentoring teams to state competitions.
- Free Robotics & Drone Workshops for Underserved Communities STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsProvides over 100 free Robotics & Drone workshops annually to underserved communities, focusing on STEAM education.
- Girl Scout STEM Badge Programs STEM Skill-Building for GirlsOffers programs for Girl Scouts of all levels (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors) to earn STEM badges in robotics, automotive, career exploration, app building, and website design. These programs include 5-6 workshops annually, with virtual participation available across the US.
- Host National Engineers Week events STEM Showcase & Expo EventsHosts events for K-12 students to celebrate "National Engineers Week" and meet engineers.
- International Robotics Education STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsTeaches robotics curriculum to children in South India and carries out virtual robotics programs for tribal and underprivileged children in The Nilgiris District and other rural districts of South India.
- National Engineers Week Events STEM Showcase & Expo EventsHosts events for K-12 students to celebrate "National Engineers Week" and provide opportunities to meet engineers.
- Offer STEM badge programs for Girl Scouts STEM Skill-Building for GirlsEducation Empowers Inc. provides programs and hosts workshops for Girl Scouts of all levels (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors) to earn STEM badges in robotics, automotive, career exploration, app building, and website design, with virtual participation available across the US.
- Offer free Robotics and Drone workshops STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsProvides over 100 free Robotics & Drone workshops annually to underserved communities in STEAM.
- Offer summer virtual STEM programs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsOffers summer virtual programs including drones, robotics coding clubs using Blocky and Python, and Arduino/Raspberry Pi programming for grades 3-12.
- Operate STEM-Ambassadors & SWEnexters program STEM Skill-Building for GirlsOperates a STEM-Ambassadors & SWEnexters program for girls in grades 6-12, where STEM Ambassadors have held over 100 robot coding events and supported virtual programs for children in the US and internationally.
- Provide STEM badge programs for Girl Scouts STEM Skill-Building for GirlsOffers programs and hosts 5-6 workshops for Girl Scouts of all levels (Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors) to earn STEM badges in robotics, automotive, career exploration, app building, and website design, with virtual participation from across the US.
- Provide STEM education and activities for K-12 students STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsEducation Empowers Inc. offers after-school clubs, workshops, and programs focused on STEM, Robotics, Drones, AI & Coding, Maker activities, APP building, Sustainability, and STEAM career exploration for K-12 students. This includes over 100 free Robotics & Drone workshops annually to underserved communities.
- Provide STEM education through after-school clubs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsCreates and runs after-school clubs focused on STEM subjects including Robotics, Drones, AI & Coding, Maker activities (Soldering, CAD, 3D printing), APP building, Sustainability, and STEAM career exploration.
- Provide international robotics education STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsEducation Empowers Inc. teaches robotics curriculum to children in South India and carries out virtual robotics programs for tribal and underprivileged children in The Nilgiris District and other rural districts of South India.
- Provide international virtual robotics programs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsTeaches robotics curriculum to children in South India and carries out virtual robotics programs for tribal and underprivileged children in The Nilgiris District and other rural districts of South India.
- Run STEM-Ambassadors & SWEnexters program STEM Skill-Building for GirlsThe organization operates a STEM-Ambassadors & SWEnexters program for girls in grades 6-12, where STEM Ambassadors have conducted over 100 robot coding events and supported virtual programs for children in the US and internationally.
- STEM Ambassadors & SWEnexters Program STEM Skill-Building for GirlsOperates a STEM-Ambassadors & SWEnexters program for girls in grades 6-12, where youth mentors lead robotics teams and support virtual programs for children in the US and internationally, having held over 100 robot coding events.
- Summer Virtual STEM Programs STEM & Robotics Education ProgramsOffers summer virtual programs including drones, robotics coding clubs using Blocky and Python, and Arduino/Raspberry Pi programming for grades 3-12.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Community partnerships for program delivery community partnershipsThe organization partners with various organizations, including afterschool programs, Native Indigenous communities, and Title 1 schools, to deliver STEAM education programs and expand reach.
- Community partnerships for program delivery community partnershipsThe organization partners with various community organizations, including afterschool programs, Native Indigenous communities, and Title 1 schools, to deliver STEAM education programs to a wider audience.
- Curriculum-based learning for STEM skills curriculum-based learningThe organization utilizes structured curricula, such as LEGO robotics and competitive drone programs, requiring significant instruction hours, to teach students specific skills in robot design, coding, research, innovation, and challenge solving.
- Curriculum-based learning for STEM skills curriculum-based learningThe organization uses structured curricula, such as LEGO robotics and competitive drone programs, requiring significant instruction hours to teach students specific skills like robot design, coding, research, innovation, and challenge solving.
- Free program access free program accessThe organization offers most of its programs free of cost to partners, supported by sponsors and supporters, to ensure accessibility to educational opportunities.
- Gender-specific STEM programming gender-specific programmingThe organization focuses on providing STEM education programs specifically for girls and Girl Scouts from kindergarten through 12th grade to address gender disparities in STEM fields.
- Gender-specific STEM programming for girls gender-specific programmingThe organization focuses on providing STEM education programs specifically for girls and Girl Scouts from kindergarten through 12th grade to address gender disparities in STEM fields.
- Hands-on, project-based STEAM education for career exploration STEAM_project_based_learningThe organization empowers diverse communities by providing education programs focused on STEAM career exploration, utilizing hands-on activities like Robotics, Drones, AI, Coding, 3D printing, CAD, Soldering, and Sustainability to foster learning, discovery, confidence, and scholarship opportunities. This approach is supported by structured curricula, such as LEGO robotics and competitive drone programs, requiring significant instructional hours to teach design, coding, research, and problem-solving.
- Hybrid program delivery model hybrid program deliveryThe organization utilizes both virtual (Zoom) and on-site methods for program delivery and volunteer participation to maximize accessibility and flexibility.
- Inclusive volunteer engagement and training volunteer engagementThe organization utilizes guest speakers, coaches, and mentors who do not require prior experience, providing training to all volunteers to inspire and empower the next generation.
- STEAM education for diverse communities STEAM educationThe organization empowers diverse communities through education programs focused on STEAM career exploration and related technologies to foster learning, discovery, confidence, and scholarship opportunities.
- STEAM education for diverse communities STEAM educationThe organization empowers diverse communities through education programs focused on STEAM career exploration and practical skills (Robotics, Drones, AI, Coding, 3D printing, CAD, Soldering, Sustainability) to foster learning, discovery, confidence, and scholarship opportunities.
- Strategic community partnerships for equitable access community_partnerships_for_equityThe organization partners with various community organizations, including afterschool programs, Native Indigenous communities, and Title 1 schools, to deliver STEAM education programs. This strategy aims to provide free access to programs, supported by sponsors, and specifically targets girls and Girl Scouts from kindergarten through 12th grade to address gender disparities in STEM.
- Volunteer engagement and training volunteer engagementThe organization engages guest speakers, coaches, and mentors, providing training to all volunteers, regardless of prior experience, to inspire and empower the next generation.
- Volunteer-driven program delivery volunteer-driven modelThe organization operates its programs entirely through volunteers, without paid staff, leveraging community engagement to deliver educational initiatives.
- Volunteer-driven program delivery and mentorship volunteer_driven_modelThe organization operates entirely through volunteers, including guest speakers, coaches, and mentors, who do not require prior experience. Volunteers are provided with training to effectively inspire and empower the next generation, ensuring program delivery without paid staff members.
- Youth leadership and peer mentorship peer_mentorship, youth_leadership_developmentThe organization develops leadership and team skills in youth mentors (STEM Ambassadors) by having them teach younger students, connect with industry mentors, and learn new technologies, fostering a cycle of mentorship and skill development.
- Youth leadership and peer mentorship development youth_leadership_and_peer_mentorshipThe organization develops leadership and team skills in youth mentors, referred to as STEM Ambassadors, by having them teach younger students, connect with industry mentors, and learn new technologies. This peer mentorship model fosters a cycle of learning and leadership within the student community.
- Youth peer mentorship and leadership development peer_mentorshipThe organization utilizes STEM Ambassadors (students from their programs) to connect with industry mentors, learn new technologies, teach younger students, and develop leadership and team skills.
named programs · 16
what they call their work
3D Printing Programs
Educational programs focused on 3D printing technology.
AI Programs
Educational programs focused on Artificial Intelligence.
CAD Programs
Educational programs focused on Computer-Aided Design.
Change Makers Makeathons and Hackathons
Programs focused on innovation and problem-solving through makeathon and hackathon formats.
Coding Programs
Educational programs focused on computer coding.
Drones Programs
Educational programs focused on drone technology.
FLL Robotics Team
Robotics program for youth, often based at Boys & Girls Clubs, where teams compete in First Lego League (FLL) events.
Robotics Programs
Educational programs focused on robotics, including building and programming robots.
STEAM Career Exploration Programs
Programs designed to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
STEM Ambassadors / SWEnext
Students from Education Empowers programs connect with industry mentors, learn new technologies, and teach younger students. They hold robot coding events and support virtual programs.
Science Learning & Mentorship Club
A virtual club where student instructors teach foundational STEM concepts and mentor LEGO teams for underprivileged students in India and Kibera, Kenya.
Soldering Programs
Educational programs focused on soldering skills.
Sustainability Education Programs
Educational programs focused on sustainability.
Train the Trainer
Program for new volunteers to learn how to teach robotics and other STEM subjects.
Virtual Coding Club
Online coding club for students, successfully organized in Kuwait and South India.
Virtual Robotics Programs
Online robotics curriculum and teaching for children, including tribal and underprivileged children in South India.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Boys & Girls clubs Partner — Official STEAM, Robotics, Drones, AI and Sustainability program partner.
- Boys & Girls clubs Partner — Partners with afterschool programs based at Boys & Girls clubs to provide STEAM education.
- Chandler YMCA Partner — Hosts FLL robotics teams mentored by the organization's youth.
- FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Partner — Uses a LEGO robotics curriculum designed by FIRST LEGO LEAGUE.
- FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Partner — Uses curriculum designed by FIRST LEGO LEAGUE for its LEGO robotics teams.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Partners with Girl Scouts to provide STEAM career exploration programs and STEAM badges.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Partners with Girl Scouts to provide STEAM career exploration programs and badges.
- Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital Partner — Official STEAM, Robotics, Drones, AI and Sustainability program partner.
- Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus Pine Partner — Official STEAM, Robotics, Drones, AI and Sustainability program partner.
- Girls Scouts Partner — Receives robotics instruction from the organization.
- ICAN Partner — Official STEAM, Robotics, Drones, AI and Sustainability program partner.
- ICAN Partner — Partners with ICAN to provide STEAM education programs.
- Mesa Grantwood boys & girls club Partner — Hosts robotics teams mentored by the organization's youth.
- Motivated Vessels of Possibilities (MVP) Partner — Official STEAM, Robotics, Drones, AI and Sustainability program partner.
- North Tempe Boys & Girls club Partner — Hosts FLL robotics teams mentored by the organization's youth.
- Scottsdale Boys & Girls clubs Partner — Hosts FLL robotics teams mentored by the organization's youth.
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Partner — Partners with volunteers from the Society of Women Engineers.