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Innovation at Work & STEM Education | Science Foundation Arizona About Impact Organization Overview Board of Directors Independent Audit Committee Staff Donors News Contact Us Programs & Initiatives Research Community College STEM Pathways STEM Pathways Spotlights Articles KickStarter NSF STEM Pathways in Rural Arizona – SFAz+8 Education & STEM Arizona STEM Network Arizona STEM Network What is STEM? 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The Native American Code Writers program targeted Native American students and their teachers in order to teach Computer Science (CS) to 100 high school students yearly, across three reservations. The CS content is designed to help students think critically, problem-solve, and work with technology integration using app development, gaming, website design, multimedia, cyber security and robotics. Click to learn more about NAWCP About SFAz Founded in 2006, Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is a 501(c)(3), public/private non-profit organization created from the collaboration of three Arizona CEO business organizations – Greater Phoenix Leadership, Southern Arizona Leadership, and the Flagstaff 40. These CEO groups made a five-year commitment to fund SFAz’s core operating costs. Those funds are now raised through corporate and individual philanthropic donations. SFAz’s purpose is to diversify and strengthen Arizona’s economy by: Investing in scientific and engineering areas of greatest economic importance to Arizona Facilitating strategic collaborations between Arizona research institutions and industry Supporting effective education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Attracting and retaining world-class jobs and talent Download the 7-Year Report Download SFAz STEM Services Investing in Arizona SFAz continues to play a pivotal role in delivering and managing an investment strategy in purpose-driven innovation, research and education to spur greater businesses opportunities, further investments and new technology sector growth. Latest News Since 2006, Science Foundation Arizona Has Advanced Technology – Press Release Science Foundation Arizona Positions its Future with ASU – Press Release National Science Foundation Project at Science Foundation Arizona to Help Hispanic-Serving Community Colleges Nationally – Press Release 2018 Recipients of Middle Skills Internship Grants SFAz Names Top Science and Engineering Talent as 2017 Bisgrove Scholars Three-year study evaluates STEM pilot in Arizona schools – STEMx SFAz Announces new 2017 RFP for Middle Skills Development Computer science for all – even you ( bizjournals.com ) Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) Appoints Dr. Luther Williams as its first Chief Education Officer - Press Release Grand Canyon University and Science Foundation AZ Promoting Computer Science for all students in Arizona When Community Colleges and Universities Collaborate Everyone Wins-C. VanIngen-Dunn Getting the Credit You Earned: The Importance of Stackable Credentials-C. VanIngen-Dunn Extracting Technical Education’s Hidden Gems – a Key to Career Success-C. VanIngen-Dunn Why Business Leaders Must Get Involved to Close the Gaps-C. VanIngen-Dunn Why Improving Hispanic Education Rates is Important to Us All- C. VanIngen-Dunn Press Release – New SFAz Code Academy Pipeline Disrupting the Higher Ed Paradigm– C. VanIngen-Dunn 2016 Middle Skills Internship Program Development Grant Awards Announcement of 2016 SFAz Bisgrove Awards Watch the 2nd Erich Bloch Panel Discussion 2015 Watch the Erich Bloch Tribute Video 2015 21st Century STEM: Integrate2Innovate Comes to Phoenix SFAz to Launch New Phase of STEM Mentoring for Sierra Vista Community SFAz Announces New RFP for Middle Skills Development SFAz, Intel Announce Code Writers Education Initiative Shaping health care of the future – PBJ (pdf) Creating Human Capital - Arizona’s Advantage No. 3 ( download ) Arizona STEM Network Surpasses 1,000 Member Mark TECHCONNECT – The Bio Issue – July 2015 (pg 19) Elevating Arizona’s Business Climate – Arizona’s Advantage No. 2 ( download ) Arizona’s Advantage – SFAz – No. 1 ( download ) SFAz Draws More than 350 Educators from 13 Arizona Counties to STEM Club Conference Education We support science, technology, engineering and math education as well as assist in helping schools meet new STEM standards. Learn more Research We make connections between Arizona researchers, businesses and educators. Our grants help ensure Arizona’s competitive future by funding research in areas of strategic importance to the state. Learn more Arizona STEM Network A first-of-its-kind strategic effort to help improve Arizona’s educational system for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Learn more Community College STEM Pathways STEM Career Pathways offer students additional opportunities to explore and prepare for successful careers in new and emerging STEM fields. Learn more Private donations fund our operating budget, education and research efforts. Donate Here Science Foundation Arizona 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 884 1786 Copyright All Rights Reserved - © 2017 Science Foundation Arizona Home Organization Overview Impact Education Privacy Policy Site Map Contact Us Contact Us / Newsletter Thank you for contacting us. 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