Infosys Foundation USA Empowers Indiana Schools with Engineering, Robotics, and Coding STEM Skills

Infosys Foundation USA, a non-profit organization committed to bridging the digital skills divide, today announced a collaboration with four innovative STEM organizations: Miami EdTech, Infento, GoSprout, and Riders. This collaborative effort aims to expand access to cutting-edge STEM education and career pathways for Indiana students.

The initiative will equip up to 300 students across ten schools with the resources and skills necessary to thrive in an advanced technology-driven world. Through engaging STEM programs, professional development, and internship opportunities, students will be empowered to become the next generation of tech leaders in Indiana.

“Investing in early STEM education is critical for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills,” said Kate Maloney, Executive Director of Infosys Foundation USA. “By collaborating with these industry leaders from Miami EdTech, Infento, GoSprout, and Riders, we can equip Indiana students with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in STEM fields and future careers.”

Here is a breakdown on each of these collaborations:

• Infento will equip schools with their most popular electric vehicle product called the “Pro Kit.” This is a one-of-a-kind STEM product that fosters hands-on learning experiences, allowing students to build life-size electric vehicles, igniting their passion for engineering and design.
• Riders will equip schools with their online robotics and coding curriculum and competition platform. This virtual platform will allow students to learn advanced skills in robotics programming, including Python, AI, object detection and give these students the opportunity to compete in online competitions with other students from around the world.
• Miami EdTech will provide comprehensive teacher training and professional development for the Infento electric vehicle and Riders’ robotics program. This will ensure educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to effectively integrate these STEM programs into their classrooms.
• GoSprout will connect students with exclusive internship and apprenticeship opportunities within the Indiana tech industry. GoSprout’s workforce management software makes it easier for companies to foster internship and apprenticeship programs within their organization and creates bridges between ambitious students and companies looking for young talent.

These programs go further by hosting engaging events for Indiana students to participate in. After students get the opportunity to learn the fundamentals behind engineering with Infento and robotics programming with Riders, they’ll be able to partake in exciting build-a-thon and hack-a-thon challenges against other fellow Indiana students in Spring 2025. These events will provide a platform for students to showcase their newfound skills.

Carlos Vazquez, Founder of Miami EdTech and GoSprout said, “By connecting future careers with powerful STEM programs in the classroom, we are investing in our future workforce and giving them the opportunity to succeed in an ever-changing technology centric world. We are excited to collaborate with Infosys Foundation USA to provide Indiana students with these invaluable opportunities.”

Max Ringelheim, US Director of Operations for Infento and Riders said, “Creating engaging and exciting STEM experiences in the classroom, where students can learn advanced 21st-century skills is crucial for schools to adopt at this time. The unique, advanced and engaging experiences that Infento and Riders provide will help keep students motivated in the classroom. We are so grateful that Infosys Foundation USA saw the positive impact these programs were having in Miami Dade County Public Schools and decided to allow us to bring these experiences to Indiana Schools.

Indiana schools interested in applying for the grant can submit their information here at this link.

About Infento

Infento is a build-your-own life size electric vehicle product line. The modular hardware platform empowers students to build anything their imagination can think of. While using Infento, students learn how to build life size constructions while learning all about the fundamentals of engineering.

About Riders.ai

Riders.ai is a virtual robotics and coding curriculum and competition platform. The software empowers students with the tools they need for STEM exploration. While using Riders, students learn how to build and program simulated 3D robots in real time all while developing algorithms that expose them to early AI skills such as image recognition, and object detection. This innovative and engaging platform requires nothing more than a computer, a Wi-Fi connection, and a web browser.

About Miami EdTech

Miami EdTech is an education technology non-profit organization on a mission to address the biggest challenges we face in education through innovation and technology. We aim to close the skills gap and improve economic opportunities for our community through computer science advocacy and integration, digital skilling and workforce development. Miami EdTech envisions a world where innovative technologies redefine education with real-world, scalable solutions.

About GoSprout

GoSprout is an apprenticeship management platform making it easier for companies to streamline the launch and management of registered apprenticeship programs. The goal of the GoSprout software is to make registered apprenticeships a more frequently used workforce development strategy for companies while making the compliance process easier for companies.

About Infosys Foundation USA

Infosys Foundation USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science and maker education for K-12 students and educators across the USA, while working to digitally upskill all learners for 21st century technology-enabled opportunities. This is achieved through the delivery of professional development programs for teachers, K16 digital skills learning platforms, partnerships with leading nonprofits, and innovative media campaigns that inspire everyone to be creators, not just consumers, of technology.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

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