Our Mission

The SPARK Institute is a non-profit Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) promotion organization serving underrepresented students, providing academic and educational programs and resources, and opportunities for discovery that may increase the likelihood of these students entering STEM college majors and careers. The SPARK Institute’s mission is to grow a passion for STEM in underrepresented students and help prepare future leaders in STEM careers. Our vision is to empower students to join the next generation of leaders in STEM career fields by expanding their opportunities for SCHOLARSHIP, PURPOSE, ACHIEVEMENT, REACH, and KNOWLEDGE (SPARK).