Our Mission

We started in 2013, with a vision for STEM-ED as a way of "Inspiring a passion for STEM and illuminating the doors that it can unlock"

STEM-ED Inc. connects educators and volunteers with students through numerous competitions, including the Aerospace Robotics Competition® (ARC). These competitions are intended to create excitement and collaboration among students while supporting hands-on coding, aerospace, and flying principles.

We expect all STEM-ED participants to strive for three important core values: integrity, excellence, and respect. Demonstrate honesty and fairness -- to be integrity-filled; to strive for excellence in pursuing the competition objectives; and to show respect to each other in all facets of our interactions. We must hold each other accountable to these core values while lifting each other up in our joint pursuit of these competitions.

The specific objectives and purpose of STEM-ED: 

• to provide instruction in STEM subjects that teach students about robotics, unmanned vehicles, aeronautical principles, and other related STEM-specific principles; 

• to provide opportunities for participants to engage in competitive challenges against other participants; 

• to sponsor, host and/or participate in events and activities that promote unmanned air vehicle competitions; 

• to support educators with material to better scope discussions on unmanned air vehicles and robotics;  

• to connect educators with volunteers who can support in-school mentorship.