This quarter, students and educators continued to explore, create, and innovate through hands-on STEM experiences. Across Tulsa and Oklahoma, our programs are opening doors to curiosity, building skills, and sparking a lifelong love of learning.
Our Q3 recap celebrates the incredible impact made possible by our dedicated team, passionate volunteers, and supportive network of donors and collaborators. Together, we’re expanding access, fostering innovation, and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.
Youth Impact
Our commitment to sparking hands-on engagement remained strong this year. Through TRSA-led programs, more than 22,000 youth experienced STEM in action—exploring, creating, and discovering new possibilities. Beyond direct programming, our efforts to equip educators and partners with high-quality resources and professional development indirectly serve over 65,000 students statewide, amplifying the impact of STEM learning across Oklahoma.
22,203
TRSA-Led Experiences
65,421
TRSA-Powered Experiences
Educator Impact
Investing in youth means investing in educators—and that’s exactly what we’ve done this year. So far, 867 educators have participated in 28 dynamic professional development events, representing more than 2,900 hours of impactful learning. To make high-quality STEM instruction even more accessible, our STEM Shoppe lending library equipped 51 schools and education organizations with essential materials and equipment—resulting in a collective savings of more than $143,000.
867
Educators in PD
2,939
Hours of PD
$143,215
Saved through the STEM Shoppe
51
Schools & Organizations
Volunteers Engagement
Our community’s passion for STEM continues to shine bright! So far this year, 489 dedicated volunteers have contributed 1,742 hours to TRSA programs—guiding students through competitions, mentoring future innovators, and bringing STEM to life across our community. Their service represents more than $55,000 in contributed value (based on an average of $31.80 per hour) and plays a vital role in helping us inspire and empower all youth in STEM.
489
Volunteers
1,742
Volunteer Hours
Grants Awarded
Our community’s commitment to empowering educators is making a powerful impact! So far this year, TRSA has awarded $24,000 in grant funding to five outstanding teachers through the Siegfried Excellence in STEM Education Awards. These grants support innovative classroom projects, hands-on learning experiences, and creative approaches that bring STEM to life for students across Oklahoma. By investing in educators, we’re helping ensure that every student has access to inspiring, high-quality STEM learning—today and for years to come.
$24,000
Grant Money Awarded
5
Schools & Organizations
In the News
Levi Patrick: Find a way to celebrate and learn during STEMtember
Tulsa World | September 7, 2025
Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance hosts training to help teachers start underwater robotics programs
Fox 23 | September 11, 2025
Mustang teacher inspires students through innovative STEM education
KOCO News 5 | September 30, 2025
Programming & Impact
Over this last summer, sixty teachers gathered at Northeastern State University, ready to rethink what math teaching could look like. They weren’t there for a typical workshop. They were stepping into a year-long experience designed to transform not just mindsets but also set them up for success as they work to impact every learner who joins their classrooms.
When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.
On September 18, more than 700 guests gathered at Tulsa Tech’s Riverside Campus to celebrate the 12th annual Flight Night, an evening dedicated to advancing STEM education and honoring the incredible educators who inspire young minds across Oklahoma.
Thank You to our Supporters
The following organizations and individuals have fueled our success so far this year:
Individuals
James and Susannah Adelson
J and Mari Anderson
Erin Armstrong
Anthony and Elizabeth Barber
Dr. Adel and Mindy Barkat
Humberto Barreda
Michelle M. Bass
Shelby Beil
Krista Bendaña
Tom and Jess Biolchini
Raleigh Blakemore
Mark and Libby Boone
Paul Boullion
Brian Bovaird
Cory and Lynn Bowker
Jackson Bowker
Heath and Amanda Bringham
Caleb Brown
Scott and Beth Brown
Siegmund and Ann Marie Brown
Bow and Amanda Buckner
Mike Bunney
Darren Burns
Dan Burnstein
Jason and Stephanie Butler
Nathan and Melissa Butterfield
Gregg and Francine Byers
Jimmie and Nicole Cameron
Brett and Jennifer Campbell
Mike and Patsy Case
Amanda Caseboldt
Jeremy Chisum
James Cooper
Renee and Erik Czarniak
Neil and Tricia Dailey
Mike and Laura Daniel
Jorge and Sara Delgado
Jim and Mary Diacon
Candice and Jason Doctor
Mike and Amy Dodson
Paul Dorman
Patti Duckworth
Michael and Jackie DuPont
Heather and Jeff Edwards
Erik Egeland
Russ and Debbie Elliott
T.D. and Ida Eureste
Anita Fangmeier
John and Christina Federline
Michele and David Fenton
Alex and Maya Ferguson
Robin Ferrell
Stephanie Franklin
Friends of the Siegfried and Madden Families
Matthew and Deanna Fulghum
Chuck & Leigh Ann Fuller
Jackson Fuller
Jon Given
Al Givray
Conor Godfrey
Tyler Gooch
Dr. Jason and Sharon Griffin
Connor Hagen
Bernard and Jenny Hairs
Kaila Harjo
Connie Harrell
John and Jennifer Haste
Scott and Mary Hausman
David and Faith Helmerich
Isaac and Lindsey Helmerich
Lindsey E. Helmerich
Thomas and Allyson Helvick
James Higgins
Jahaziel Hiriart
James Hoskin and Kathryn Brown
Don and Melissa Hull
Cherie Humphries
Carol J. Hunt
Colin and Alexandra Huntley
Dr. James and Lisa Jacob
Kerry and Susan Jarandson
John and Carrie Jarboe
Phillip and Monica Jennings
Alan and Jackie Johannsen
Kevin and Cheryl Johnson
Jeff and Lauri Johnston
Wendy Kahn
Christine Koerner
Richard Kotarsky
Amogh Kothari
Angela & Sean Kouplen
Robyn Krivacic
T.J. Kukla
Phil and Adriane Lakin
Chuck and Leigh Lamson
Laura Latta
Laura Law
Richard Lehr
David and Tina Leimbach
David and Sandi Litzinger
David Losacco
Nathan and Madison Lovelle
Becky Lowe
Pete and Meredith Madden
Chad and Amy Mariska
Sophia Marrs
Dwight McDonald
Danny and Jan McKee
Christopher McNeil
Josh Miller
Mandy Monahan
Yas and Nancy Nakayama
Dennis Neill
April Newell
John and Julie Nickel
Natalie Noles
Nora O’Neill
Jacob Odom
Jamie and Greg Oliphant
Suzie and Kyle Omstead
Jeff Park
Levi Patrick
Cheena Pazzo
Clay Pearce
Ryan and Elizabeth Pendleton
Kristi Perryman
John & Erin Peters
Tony Pollard
Amy Quimby
Erik and Callie Ragsdale
Roger and Terri Ramseyer
Doug and Debbie Redmond
John and Denise Redmond
Denise Reid
Brian and Margaret Reimann
Rodrigo and Emily Rojas
John and Stephanie Rupe
Cynthia Sanders
Pete Sandretto
Issac and Lisa Schwarz
Lori and David Shaw
Scott and Angela Shortess
Kari Shults
Kulsum and Dr. Jamal Siddiqui
Amy and Raegen Siegfried
Bailey J. Siegfried
Christopher Sighinolfi
Mike Skow
Mandy Smith
Carlos Solis
Tamra Spence
Aaron and Erin Spoon
Melissa and Scott Stephan
Stuart and Sally Sullivan
Eric and Donna Swank
Jill Taylor
Connor and Sheridan Teague
Brandon and Kate Thompson
Julie Tietz
Annie Tomecek
Christy Trussell
Jarret and Ashley Turner
Simon and Gracie Turner
Toni Turner-Budd
Kim and Kyle Turney
Xavier Villarreal
Stephani Wagoner
Peter M. Walter
Marshall and Jennifer Wells
Colin Wetz
Travis White
Rick and Kelly Wilkerson
Dave and Pam Winterscheidt
Barbara & Richard Wollmershauser
Brian Young
Carrie and David Zenthoefer
Foundations
The Susannah and Jim Adelson Family Foundation
The Mervin Bovaird Foundation
The Cuesta Foundation
Flores Family Foundation
The Helmerich Trust
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Mariska Family Foundation
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Scott & Vanessa Thompson Foundation
Tulsa Community College Foundation
Zink Family Foundation
Companies
AAON
Advanced Machining & Fabricating, Inc. & Advanced Plastics, Inc.
Aeron
American Airlines
American Crating Company
American Waste Control
APA Services
Arvest Foundation
Ascension St. John
Aviation Technology Associates, LLC (AVTECH)
The Bama Companies
Bank of America
Bank of Oklahoma
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Capital Advisors
Catering by PARTYSERVE
CBIZ Risk & Advisory Services
CCK Strategies
CF Industries
The Chickasaw Nation
Commerce Bank
Contrast Energy
Council Oak Wealth
Cox Communications
D&L Oil Tools
Davis Graham & Stubbs
Emerson
Equipment Share
Esri
EY
Fastenal Company
Fiber Pad, Inc
Fine Airport Parking
Fleming Construction Group
Flintco, LLC
Frederic Dorwart Lawyers PLLC
Gallagher
Garver
Grant Thornton
Green Country Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace
Hall Estill
Helmerich & Payne
Hendrick Heat, Air & Plumbing
Hexcel
Hillcrest
Huron
Imperial LLC
JPMorgan Chase
L3Harris Aeromet
Last Night’s Game
Lockton
Mabrey Bank
Mariner Wealth Advisors
MIRATECH
Navy League of the United States Tulsa Chapter Inc
Nelson Auto Group
Netzer Metalworks LLC
NORDAM
Oklahoma Natural Gas
the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas
ONEOK
Oracle Corp
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
QuikTrip
RAE Corporation
River Spirit Casino Resort
Rupe Companies
Saint Francis Health System
Samson Energy Company
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits of Oklahoma
Spirit AeroSystems
SpringPoint Technologies
Sunvair Aerospace Group
SupplyOne
TD Williamson
Total Valve Systems
Triple Crown Energy
TTCU Federal Credit Union
Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust – Employee Charitable Giving
Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates
Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa Plastics Co
The University of Tulsa
Wallace Design Collective
Williams
World Travel