About GForce

ABOUT GFORCE

Welcome to GForce STEM Academy

At GForce STEM Academy, we are passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and thinkers. As a subsidiary of Springwall Learning Solutions, our mission is to introduce STEM education to middle and high school students in underprivileged communities, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex and technological world.

What is STEM?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - the academic disciplines that are driving innovation and progress in our society. However, despite the growing demand for STEM-related jobs, many students are being deterred from pursuing these fields due to misconceptions about their difficulty. At GForce STEM, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore and develop their STEM skills, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the integration of STEM projects in mathematics, physics, and computational skills through a hands-on, minds-on approach. We achieve this through our public workshops, which cover a range of topics, including computer programming, mathematics, robotics, and engineering. Our goal is to provide students with a comprehensive STEM education that prepares them for success in their future careers.

Our Purpose

The purpose of GForce STEM Academy is to provide an innovative and experiential youth development program that engages future innovators, engineers, scientists, and their teachers. We use a unique approach that combines in-school and after-school robotic courses, providing students with the opportunity to develop their STEM skills in a fun and interactive way.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a leading EdTech organization, introducing STEM education to middle and high school students in underprivileged communities. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality STEM education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through our student-run organization, we provide student interns with the opportunity to train in selected pathways and become equipped to teach workshops in these pathways.

Our Impact

At GForce STEM, we are proud of the impact we are making in our community. Our former student interns have been accepted into top engineering schools and elite universities in the US, and we continue to inspire and empower a new generation of STEM leaders. We operate in Connecticut, and our workshops are open to students from all backgrounds and circumstances.

Join Us

If you are passionate about STEM education and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join us. Whether you are a student, teacher, or industry professional, we have a range of opportunities for you to get involved and support our mission. Contact us to learn more about our workshops, programs, and initiatives, and let's work together to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders.

OUR TEAMS

Public Relations

Throughout this summer, the Public Relations team captured the processes of other teams, learned a new video editing software, and provided an online presence for the program. They cross trained with other teams to learn the electrical, programming, and mechanical aspects of the Yo(unity) Bot 3.0. They were taught how to edit videos with a higher production value by Gforce Stem member, Austin Cepalia. He taught them how to use Adobe Premiere to construct their weekly videos. The public relations group excelled in learning how to sell their product to customers, so that the Yo(unity) bot 3.0 could begin the process of mass production.

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Electrical

The Electrical Team began this program by reviewing the critics of Yo(unity) Bot 2.0 in regards to the electrical system. They then began brainstorming and intensive research on solutions. After creating wire diagrams and prototypes of (Yo)unity bot 3.0, they moved into a cross training of members of the Public Relations and Mechanical team members on basic electrical systems and programming.

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Programming

The Programming team started this summers program by review the Arduino coding language and working with Bluetooth connectivity. They then began creating an app of the (Yo)unity bot 3.0 which would provide a graphical user interface to control the (Yo)unity bot 3.0. After creating and uploading the app the programming team began working with the Ultrasonic sensor for using it in autonomous movement of the (Yo)-unity bot.

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Mechanical

The mechanical team spent the first portion of the program designing a base model for the (Yo)unity bot 3.0. by coming up with a new way to innovate the (Yo)unity bot 2.0. They taught themselves how to use mechanical equipment such as: a drill press, a band saw, and belt sander. They cross trained with other groups learning how the electrical and programming aspects of the bot work, so that they can construct the bot to cater to essential parts. During the second portion of the program they finalized a child friendly design for the (Yo)unity bot 3.0 and began the process of mass production.

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