Silicon Box Inc

Vision

Silicon Box is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates innovation opportunities for underrepresented and underserved groups through the intersection of business, science, technology, engineering, art and math. Through our mobile and physical maker spaces, communities of educators and learners can flourish in a collaborative environment to create new skills, lasting mentors, and career opportunities.

Mission

Broaden participation of underrepresented groups (women, underrepresented minorities, low-income, rural, first-generation, homeless, and disabled) in STEAM fields.

Maintain year-round programs for students aimed at increasing new skills, lasting mentors, and career opportunities.

Establish and maintain STEAM partnerships within the state and across the nation to offer high quality STEAM programs based on researched best practices.

Provide mentoring programs for youth in the early stages of their STEAM exploration.