Wildcat STEM Fund

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Supporting Real Engineering Through Student‑Led STEM Programs

The Wildcat STEM Fund supports rigorous, hands‑on engineering experiences for high school students through rocketry, aerial robotics, and applied STEM programs. Funding is used to remove financial barriers, expand access to professional‑grade equipment, and ensure students can design, build, test, and compete at a high level.

Students supported by this organization are expected to work like engineers—defining problems, developing requirements, building prototypes, testing systems, and iterating based on data.

Impact at a Glance

  • Supporting multiple student engineering teams each year
  • Enabling participation in regional and national competitions
  • Providing access to advanced tools, materials, and test environments

Why We Exist

High‑quality STEM programs require more than interest and motivation. Meaningful engineering experiences depend on access to tools, materials, testing opportunities, and competitive environments that reflect real‑world constraints.

The Wildcat STEM Fund provides financial support so students can:

  • Build and test functional engineering systems
  • Participate in regional and national STEM competitions
  • Earn certifications and credentials
  • Gain experience with professional tools, software, and hardware

Programs We Support

Rocketry

Students design, build, and fly rockets while applying principles of physics, aerodynamics, structures, electronics, and systems engineering. Projects range from introductory flights to advanced certification‑level builds.

Aerial Robotics

Students work with multirotor aircraft and autonomous systems, applying programming, controls, electronics, and mechanical design while competing in structured challenges.

Engineering & Capstone Projects

Funding supports materials, prototyping, testing, and documentation for student‑driven engineering projects that follow a formal design process from problem definition through validation.

Our Impact

Support from the Wildcat STEM Fund directly enables:

  • Student participation in competitions and launch events
  • Access to safe, reliable equipment and materials
  • Opportunities for students to apply engineering concepts beyond the classroom

The focus is on measurable outcomes, technical rigor, and authentic engineering experiences.

How You Can Support Students

Contributions to the Wildcat STEM Fund help ensure that students have the resources required to fully engage in challenging STEM programs.

Support can include:

  • One‑time or recurring donations
  • Program‑specific sponsorships
  • In‑kind donations of equipment or materials

Every contribution directly supports student learning and project execution.