Empowering Youth to Dream, Build, and Innovate through STEM.
At Sapphire Rise, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we ignite curiosity and confidence in every child—no matter their zip code or background. Through hands-on STEM labs, aviation experiences, and real-world tech challenges, we empower the next generation of thinkers, builders, and innovators to lead our future. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community champion, your involvement helps turn potential into possibility and ensures that every child has the opportunity to rise.
Real Impact. Real Students. Real Change.
Since 2023, We're
Expanding Access:
3600+
Students,Young Adults and Parents Served
Building Community:
33+
Participant in Community Outreach Events
Creating Innovators:
9
Signature STEM Programs Developed
Real Impact. Real Students. Real Change.
Sapphire Rise thrives because of passionate people like you — parents, educators, professionals, and community partners who believe every child deserves access to innovation and opportunity. Whether you mentor a student, sponsor a program, or host a community event, your involvement helps us create a generation of confident, capable innovators.
Explore What We Offer
From Classrooms to Career Paths — STEM That Inspires Every Learner.
The RISE STEM Academy offers hybrid courses designed to ignite creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in students from elementary through high school. From coding and Artificial Intelligence, Biotech Wellness and more, learners explore the technologies shaping tomorrow’s world—today.
School & Community Outreach
Bringing STEM to schools and community events through mobile labs, interactive demonstrations, and career-day experiences.
RISE AERO Aviators Club
We're launching hands-on aviation, aircraft maintence and drone career experiences for 8th–12th grade students hosted at Tipton Airport — where STEM takes flight.
RISE STEM Academy
Our online, on-demand, and instructor-led STEM labs spark imagination through STEM.org-accredited, National Science Standards-aligned courses for students from elementary through high school.
In-School & After-School STEM Clubs
Transform classrooms into innovation labs with robotics, engineering, and coding clubs designed for grades K–12. Aligned with NGSS and led by certified STEM instructors.
Workforce Readiness & Career Pathways
Through our Tech and You and Beyond 12 initiatives, students aged 14 to 24 gain practical insights into engineering, technology, and other STEM careers. These programs offer resume-building certifications, and mentorship opportunities with industry professionals. By participating, young people develop the confidence, skills, and networks necessary to succeed in the workforce.
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Get Involved — “Be Part of the Rise”
Every action helps a child rise higher.
Sapphire Rise thrives because of passionate people like you — parents, educators, professionals, and community partners who believe every child deserves access to innovation and opportunity. Whether you mentor a student, sponsor a program, or host a community event, your involvement helps us create a generation of confident, capable innovators.
Become A Volunteer
Inspire young minds as a club mentor, workshop helper, or event ambassador. No tech background needed — just enthusiasm and heart!
Partner With Us
Schools, businesses, and nonprofits can join forces to bring STEM labs, outreach events, and workforce readiness experiences to more students.
Support the Mission
Donations fuel our labs, scholarships, and outreach programs — ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has a chance to rise.
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“The greatest challenge I faced in becoming a neurosurgeon was believing it was possible.”
— Dr. Alexa Irene Canady
Alexa Irene Canady, MD, became America’s first Black female neurosurgeon in 1981. She was also the first woman and the first Black person to be a surgical intern at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
