TechPoint Youth and TechPoint Announce 2025 Bridge Builder Award

2025-03-31T08:53:57-04:00February 26, 2025|

TechPoint Youth and TechPoint today announced Chelsey Thompson, who serves as Principal at William Penn STEM Middle School in Indianapolis as the 2025 Bridge Builder Award winner. ​​ Thompson was credited with “profoundly” impacting her students by fostering a culture of inclusivity and opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and for prioritizing opening doors to STEM learning for all students, particularly those from under represented communities, including BIPOC and ENL populations. “Chelsey has been a tireless advocate for engaging students who are underrepresented in STEM fields,” said TechPoint Youth President and CEO George Giltner. “She has cultivated a culture where diversity is celebrated and an accessible high-quality STEM education is a priority. Her efforts have inspired countless young people to see themselves as innovators and leaders in fields where they have historically been underrepresented, paving the way for a more inclusive and [...]

Indianapolis airline pilot, Bridge Builder Award announced for TechPoint’s Mira Awards 

2023-04-04T13:44:38-04:00April 4, 2023|

INDIANAPOLIS (April 4, 2023) — Indianapolis native Captain Ryan Lynch, a Republic Airways commercial airline pilot, founder of the National Aviation Youth Resources (NAYR) Foundation and director of the Indianapolis/Indiana ACE Academy, will receive the TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) Bridge Builder Award during TechPoint’s 24th  annual Mira Awards gala honoring the best of tech in Indiana. Also at the gala, the Foundation will remark on the organization’s activities and cap off its annual fundraising drive. The organization provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs to Hoosier youth. It is supported by several large donors, but also relies on the annual Mira drive to support its programming. Those wanting to donate early can do so here. The Foundation’s Bridge Builder Award honors visionary leaders and organizations that are empowering Indiana's underserved K-12 students by providing access to experiential [...]

Bridge Builder Award announced for TechPoint’s Mira Awards

2021-04-05T16:52:10-04:00June 11, 2020|

INDIANAPOLIS (June 11, 2020) — The STEM Connection and its founder, Vera Vander Kooy will receive the TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) Bridge Builder Award during TechPoint’s 21th annual Mira Awards gala honoring the best of tech in Indiana. Also at the virtual gala, the Foundation will remark on the organization’s activities and cap off its annual fundraising drive. The Bridge Builder Award recognizes visionary leaders who are helping underserved student populations in Indiana gain access to experiential learning opportunities that inspire the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. TPF4Y is supported by several large donors, but also relies on the annual Mira drive to support its programming. Those wanting to donate can text “STEM” to 55433 or visit  https://www.techpointyouth.org?form=MIRA2020 Ms. Vander Kooy founded the STEM Connection in 2014, with the mission of encouraging diversity, inclusion and [...]

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