The Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance 2025 Q1 Impact Recap is now available! See how we’re expanding access to high-quality STEM experiences for youth in Tulsa and across Oklahoma. This recap highlights the tireless dedication of our team and the impactful power of our community’s collaboration, made possible by the vital support of our generous donors, engaged collaborators, and dedicated volunteers – all driving real results for our young learners.
Youth Impact
Through our hands-on TRSA-led programs, we’ve ignited 8,771 direct STEM experiences for youth in Quarter 1. Plus, our commitment to providing resources and professional development for educators and partners has indirectly benefited over 22,045 students statewide. That’s creating a brighter STEM future, together!
8,771
TRSA-Led Experiences
22,045
TRSA-Powered Experiences
Educator Impact
So far this year, we’ve fueled the passion of 222 educators through 11 dynamic professional development events, delivering a total of 761 hours of inspiring learning! And that’s not all – our STEM Shoppe lending library has empowered 37 schools and education organizations with quality materials and equipment, saving our amazing them over $60,310, making exceptional STEM learning a reality for countless students!
222
Educators in PD
761
Hours of PD
60,310
Dollars Saved through STEM Shoppe
37
Schools & Organizations
Volunteers Engagement
We’re blown away by the dedication of our community champions! Through engaging competitions and impactful mentorship, 247 volunteers have poured in 945 hours of invaluable service in 2025. Their generosity has a real and significant impact – at an average value of $31.80 per hour, they’ve helped us save more than $30,050, directly supporting our mission to empower the next generation through STEM!
247
Volunteers
945
Volunteer Hours
Programming & Impact
109 students representing 12 schools and homeschool groups presented a diverse range of projects across 16 categories, demonstrating their passion for scientific exploration. From groundbreaking engineering solutions to insightful medical research, the projects on display were a testament to the students’ hard work, creativity, and commitment to STEM.
Ever thought the thrill of a BMX race and the intricacies of science could collide? Prepare to be surprised! In this insightful interview from the 2024 Impact Report, Jaime Walton of TRSA dives deep with Tyler Russell of the USA BMX Foundation, uncovering the dynamic partnership that’s using the high-octane world of BMX to ignite a passion for STEM in young minds.
Imagine a high school student not just acing exams, but conducting groundbreaking research on a critical public health crisis! In this compelling interview from the 2024 Impact Report, meet Harini Senthil, the 2024 Tulsa Regional Science Fair winner who propelled her impactful research on the rise of opioid overdoses all the way to the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Trips to the park are now leading to hands-on science adventures! This engaging interview from the 2024 Impact Report features Kim Watson and Patrick Hayes of Tulsa County Parks, revealing their innovative partnership with the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance.
Thank You to our Supporters
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance wishes to thank the organizations and individuals who have contributed to our success in Quarter 1:
Humberto Barreda
Mike and Laura Daniel
Scott and Mary Hausman
Jahaziel Hiriart
James Hoskin and Kathryn Brown
Colin and Alexandra Huntley
Laura Latta
Dwight McDonald
Christopher McNeil
Mandy Monahan
Yasumasa Nakayama
Dennis Neill
Levi Patrick
Cheena Pazzo
Cynthia Sanders
Lisa Schwarz
Annie Tomecek
Xavier Villarreal
Stephani Wagoner
Brian Young
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
AAON
The Bama Companies
Bank of Oklahoma
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
CBIZ Risk & Advisory Services
Council Oak Wealth
Emerson
EY
Flintco, LLC
Garver
Google
Gulfstream Aerospace
Helmerich & Payne
JPMorgan Chase
MIRATECH
NORDAM
the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas
ONEOK
QuikTrip
Saint Francis Health System
Samson Energy Company
Spirit AeroSystems
TD Williamson
Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates
The University of Tulsa
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