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About

STEM Inspires' mission is to help inspire the next generation of innovators
We implement robotics programs in schools with the help of the Rwandan Board of Education, Rwandan National Commission for UNESCO, and the Ministry of Education as well as ICT.
In the past two years we helped host FIRST LEGO League Championships with 1000 Rwandan students participating.

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STEM Inspires Sponsors

Our partners include:

Coderina EdTech Foundation
Teach Rwanda
UNESCO, National Commission
The Basic Education Board of Rwanda
The Creativity Lab
STELA Inc
The Rwandan Ministry of ICT
Rwandan Ministry of Education
Sèmè City
TIDD Lab

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Mission

“Introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 9-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together”

Goal: Robotics as a sport

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FIRST Stats

318,000+

FLL Students

38,609+

Individual FLL Teams

679,000+

FIRST Students

110

Countries

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3 Parts

Robot

Project

Core Values

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The Game

• 15 Missions

• Build a robot that completes these missions autonomously

FLL Masterpiece Example

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Robot

• Build the mission models and follow the field setup to put the models on the mat.

• Review the missions and rules.

• Design and build a robot.

• Explore building and coding skills while practicing with your robot on the mat.

• Compete at an event!

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Programming

• Simple block code through LEGO Educations SPIKE programming application

• Easy to learn

• Can learn to program in python for even more detailed and precise programs

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Innovation Project

• Identify and research a problem to solve.

• Design a new solution or improve an existing one based on your idea, brainstorming, and plan.

• Create a model, drawing, or prototype.

• Iterate on your solution by sharing it with others and collecting feedback.

• Communicate your solution’s impact.

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Innovation Project:

Examples

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Innovation Project: This Year

Project:

How can you use technology to make deep sea exploration easier?

Research ways to either improve an existing way to research the ocean or make your own!

Underwater Data Network – Acoustic or laser communication for deep-sea data transfer.
Pressure-Resistant Pods – Autonomous pods for long-term deep-sea research.
Hydrothermal Energy Device – Energy conversion using deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

“Submerged”

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Core Values

• Apply teamwork and discovery to explore the challenge.

• Innovate with new ideas about your robot and project.

• Show how your team and your solutions will have an impact and be inclusive!

• Celebrate by having fun in everything you do!

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Teams

• 2-10 kids

• 2 coaches

• Weekly meetings

•Dedicated space

• I will be available to come and mentor and my old FLL team will be available to mentor over zoom

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Timeline for Rwanda

Start Teams

Province Competitions

National

Competition

International Competition

February

Oct/Nov

March

June

Give interested schools a robot kit and curriculum

Help coaches train students

Organize the National Competition

Top 20% from each province will be invited to compete at nationals

Province Championships will take place

Coaches and judges for championships will be trained

Organize travel plans for winning teams

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