The Latino STEM Alliance is wonderfully effective in inspiring under-served  middle-school students in Boston and Lawrence through hands-on STEM enrichment activities (both summer and after-school) and contact with relevant role models.  Take a look at this video of their citywide robotics competition.  Newton’s Chuck Hurwitz (retired chair of Newton South HS Science Department and founder of the LigerBots) is on LSA’s board and is passionate about Newton students and adults sharing their robotics experience with students in urban areas.

When NewtonSTEM asked how we could help, LSA responded:  “Donations are what we really need.”  LSA relies on individuals, foundations, and corporations to provide essential financial support.  Please join PTC, Verizon, iRobot, Eastern Bank, Suffolk Construction, National Grid, and others with a partnership or tax-deductible donation to support LSA’s programs.