SciEnTeK-12 Foundation
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This is a fantastic organization and they obviously care about "encouraging youth in science and engineering" as their tag line states.
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Science related fields and their encouragement to students is exactly what is needed.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get them more money to fund more of this type of work!
I have worked in the for profit sector and not for profit sector, but my association iwth the Science, Engineering & Technology-Kindergarten to 12th Grade Foundation (SciEnTeK-12 Foundation) is indeed the most heartwarming and self satisfying orgaization I have ever worked for in my over 60 years in the workplace.
The work this group does, with 800 or more volunteers at the Math Science and Technology FunFest and the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) is nothing short of incredible. We have had the opportunity to interest kids, even in kindergaten, to pursue the tough stuff in math and science, and to go into incredible careers. Careers from mangement in a Mars mission, engineers, medical doctors, teachers, researchers and entrepeneurs. I don't know it can get any better than that.
Jack D Johnson, a SciEnTeK-12, FunFest, and SARSEF volunteer for life.
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Now for about 15 years helping run and/or participate in both programs, help raise money for both programs, help in any way requested. No matter if it is stuffing envelopes, it is a labor of love.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help it raise the funds necessary to keep it at the K-12 level.
What a fabulous experience! The people that volunteer are dedicated. The kids that participate are amazing. What a great thing for our community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how kids are inspired in the sciences, technology, and engineering. They are amazing and inspirational.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
It was a wonderful experience to get to meet and assist these wonderful and talented students. On judging day - WOW! What an incredible sight to see so many great projects. It is heart warming to see how fantastic these kids, from all over southern Arizona - there is hope for our future. Thanks to all the volunteers that put this on!
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and the results are wonderful - great kids.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get the media to promote this!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the encouragement it provides.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
wonderful and csaring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach more children in more schools and help the teachers in encouraging science.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to give.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funds
One thing I'd also say is that...
Get the Media involved
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This foundation has been running the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair and helped bring the Math Science and Technology FunFest to the full Southern Arizona Community. The delight of seeing these outstanding youngsters go Wow! over what they see and do at the FunFest is so rewarding and and then to see so many who compete and are rewarded for their hard work is what makes this volunteer activity the best job I have ever had!
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My review tells it all. The warm fuzzy feeling and simply great satisfaction is all a volunteer needs to want to continue.
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I would want to raise more funding so we could serve more students and reward more of those who make it to Regional Fair. I would also like to see the FunFest be a model for a local science center.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
just seeing the great kids who have ben involved. Plus the hope that we have inspired some of the kids to pursue the study of math, science, and technology. They now know it leads to fun and rewards.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
In both programs FunFest & SARSEF, we have the good fortune of working with close to 1,000 volunteers a year. All of these have been wonderful and seem to love the cchildren tht go through both programs.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Reach every kid in the huge region of southern Arizona, provide full ride scholarships to top high school students, provide awards to every student selected to go to SARSEF, and hire an Executive Director to do what is now done by a Volunteer President.
Ways to make it better...
we could have increased the number of awards and especially college scholarships.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Fundraising appears to be the biggest challenge while equally challenging is reaching more of the non participating schools and students.
One thing I'd also say is that...
All aspects of this great foundation is an incredibly rewarding experience
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
SARSEF is a wonderful organization which helps school-aged children learn about science in a competitive and rewarding way. I have participated in a science fair and won a trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair. My experiences at SARSEF and ISEF will last a lifetime, and I am so glad that I was able to experience science in the fun, different and interactive way SARSEF provides.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the 2010 Southern Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.
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One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
SARSEF-The Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair has done some great educational programs for our community. The fun fair, interaction with experts in the sciences with children in a hands-on fair. How about hovering on air? yes, these folks supplied the hovercraft. How does holding a human brain feel? You could hold one at the fair. Great stuff for kids of all ages.
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Each year my students have entered projects at the regional fair. Several of my students have received awards. The awards ranged from cash, to community memberships and support from organizations like, The Dark Sky Association, Tucson Electric Power.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I had an amazing time! Definitely the best time of my life! I really hope to get in next year too, because it was really a revelation.
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A better event than the second dance we had, because it wasn't as fun as the first dance... Other than that, it was just amazing!!!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
all the great fun and what not!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
were amazing
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do so much greatness!
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The judging was not seperate for team events... That is the one thing I did not like at all...
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
None...
One thing I'd also say is that...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This program offered an experience that has inspired me to get more involved in scientific research outside of school. It was way more then I ever expected to get out of science fair.
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I have really been inspired to continue to do research projects and participate in science fair because of the trip they sent me on to the international science fair.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
SARSEF is, in my opinion, the most organized and well run science fair in Arizona. I have enjoyed their fairs much more than AzSEF, which is the state fair.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As a person interested in community volunteerism and programs for kids, I can report that serving with SciEnTeK-12 Foundation has been fulfilling and productive. The kids have all the talent necessary to succeed in math and science, but guidance and support from family and community are essential. What a rewarding experience. What a Class-A foundation!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
... watching students succeed/excell in math, science and engineering. Annually the "future" is visable at the Southern AZ Regional Science and Engineering Fair ... and the Math, Science, Technology Fun Fest. Both are SciEnTek-12 Foundation events.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Like all foundations, SciEnTek-12 would benefit from additional fundraising success and diversity on the Board. Also like other foundations, we work continuously to improve in both areas.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the excitement and achievement of young minds.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
... excellent
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
... establish more meaningful scholarships through its Endowment (Scholarships) Fund; also making financial security possible in difficult times.
Ways to make it better...
... I'd had more time to give.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
... funding and diversity of committed board members and volunteers.
One thing I'd also say is that...
... support of local media and science-oriented business has been a real blessing. They do not get enough credit.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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