Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators, Scientists & Entrepreneurs
Imagine a program where students identify real-world problems, invent meaningful solutions, build working prototypes, create websites, learn entrepreneurship, win regional and national STEM competitions, and present their innovations with confidence.
That's STEM Champions Academy.
Our students have designed technology in collaboration with NASA engineers that was successfully launched into space, demonstrating that age is never a barrier to innovation.
Join STEM Champions Academy to transform students into confident STEM researchers and competition-ready scholars through dedicated coaching and a full curriculum for teachers and students including workbooks.
Research-Driven STEM Education in Action:
Students develop innovative solutions to challenges affecting their schools, communities, and the environment.
STEM Champions Academy delivers NGSS-aligned after-school and summer programs designed to prepare students for STEM competitions and real-world challenges. Our Problem Based Learning approach ensures measurable impact while fostering equity in STEM education.
Core Offers:
After-School Program | Summer Camp|Weekend Academy
Audience:
Schools, Middle & High Schools, Pre-College Programs, Nonprofits
Brand Positioning
Led by a Department of War STEM Ambassador (NC) – Credibility + national representation.
10+
Years of STEM Excellence
Students under-represented in STEM Served
90%
Annually
100%
Successful Competition Teams
OUR WINS
🚀 NASA TechRise Challenge Winners
Students designed a radiation detection experiment that was launched into space with NASA engineers.
🌎 Student Innovation Launched to Space
Students engineered a real-world STEM payload that flew as part of the NASA TechRise program.
🏆 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Semifinalists
Students earned national recognition for developing innovative STEM solutions.
🥇 Regional & State Science Fair Competitors
Students advanced to regional and state science and engineering competitions with original research.
🔬 Thermo Fisher STEM Researchers
Students competed in prestigious STEM research competitions while strengthening scientific inquiry and presentation skills.
💡 Hands-On STEM Research
Students investigate real-world problems, conduct authentic research, and develop innovative engineering solutions.
Five reasons districts pick STEM Champions Academy
Competition-Ready Model
Students produce real research projects ready for science & engineering fairs.
Equity-Focused STEM Pipeline
Designed to support underrepresented learners in middle & high school.
Led by a Department of War STEM Ambassador
Founded by Sharon Okoye, North Carolina DOW STEM Ambassador.
Full Curriculum Included
Research, hypothesis, experimental design, marketing, and pitching — all included.
Entrepreneurial STEM Model
Students build, brand, and pitch their own STEM solutions to real audiences.
Equity-Focused Pipeline
Programs built to promote STEM access and success among diverse, underserved student populations.