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Behind every hands-on STEM experience is a volunteer who believes in the next generation.
As we celebrate 40 years of the SAE Foundation, we're honoring the mentors and engineers who have inspired countless students to dream bigger.
Read their stories: sae.to/4yOQEeK
In August, SAE Foundation Trustees gathered for our annual Strategic Planning Meeting. Representing industry and academia across sectors, their expertise, passion, and commitment help advance our mission to address workforce needs and inspire the next generation.
Celebrate 40 years with us and receive our special commemorative 40th anniversary pin.
More importantly, your gift helps ensure that the next generation of students has opportunities to learn, build, experiment and imagine what comes next.
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More than 16 years after competing in the AWIM® JetToy Challenge, Willow still remembers the confidence, teamwork, and excitement it sparked. Her story is a reminder that STEM education creates lasting impact and new possibilities.
Read Willow's story: sae.to/4yGL2TF
In honor of the SAE Foundation’s 40th anniversary, supporters have created a $17,500 matching gift. That means contributions can go farther to help provide students with hands-on STEM experiences.
Together those add up to more opportunities for students.
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Thanks to @PPG and PPG Foundation's continued support, 1,500 students in Pittsburgh and Cleveland will experience SAE’s A World In Motion® program over the next year, gaining valuable STEM skills through hands-on learning
Here's to empowering the next generation of innovators!
40 years of inspiring the next generation💙
To celebrate we’re honoring everything supporters have helped make possible and looking ahead to the students waiting for the opportunity to discover
Join us in celebrating 40 years and help build what comes next
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LAST CALL!
Today, September 30, is the final day to submit your nominations for the SAE Awards!
Know an industry leader, innovator, or rising star who deserves recognition? Nominate them before time runs out
Browse awards and submit your nomination today!: sae.to/3VPgUoA
As we look back on this special recognition, we want to celebrate Gary Kay and the lasting impact he continues to make. Being named Rotarian of the Month was an honor that reflected his dedication to STEM education
Learn more about this recognition: sae.to/4j4VoaT
As the 9/30 application deadline approaches, we're reminded that stories bring our awards to life and put a face to the future of the industry.
Bridget O'Connell is one of those stories. Read her story: sae.to/3V8j9VI
Nominate someone deserving: sae.to/3VPgUoA
Kia Georgia will continue supporting STEM education opportunities across Georgia and Alabama for the 2026-27 school year.
We're also thrilled to confirm the annual AWIM JetToy Competition on March 18 at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center.
Join us on May 11, 2027, at the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration as we come together to celebrate those who are helping shape the future through STEM education.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available!
Learn more about the event here: sae.to/3rMYBjm
We're grateful for the support of @GM whose generosity is helping inspire the next generation of innovators. In 2026, the SAE Foundation received more than $28,450 through the GM AutoDrive Challenge, plus over 1,000 volunteer hours supporting STEM outreach for students. 💙
ALT Collage of pictures from various GM community programs. The pictures include cars, students, and various other group pictures.
ALT two students reacting to their car run. The boy is smiling excitedly and a girl has her hands over her mouth in shock and excitement
ALT A group of students sits working on computers and problem solving their project.
We are honored to receive support through @Nissan Neighbors, funded by the Nissan Foundation. This grant enables us to create lasting impact by bringing life-changing STEM learning experiences to students and teachers through the award-winning AWIM program.
Inspiring future talent! @Hyundai Motor America’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) team partnered with YMCA Holyoke and the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia to bring hands-on learning to young engineers.We love seeing how partners are using AWIM to get kids excited about STEM
This summer, more than 2,400 students in Metro Nashville Public Schools' Rising Scholars Program engaged in hands-on STEM learning through our We Explore Living Things PreK Curriculum. Across 80 classrooms, young learners explored the natural world and built STEM thinking skills
Thanks to the Cross Charitable Foundation, more than 1,100 K-12 students in Wyoming and Idaho experienced hands-on STEM learning through AWIM challenges and STEM Days. We're grateful for their support in inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders.
We're excited to introduce a new way to connect with the SAE Foundation
Our new Instagram page will bring you closer to our program and donor partners, the impact of our work together, and the lifechanging stories
We look forward to connecting with you sae.to/4pFFNA0
For more than 120 years, SAE has honored the innovators, leaders, and changemakers driving the mobility industry forward. Awards nominations are open through September 30, 2026. If someone comes to mind, now is the time to recognize their contributions. sae.org/awards
