The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) Expands its Partnerships with Native Tribes to Bridge Educational Divide Through Robotics Programming | PR Newswire [Video]

Support from Google.org and Amazon Expands STEM Access for Indigenous Students

, /PRNewswire/ — The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) expands its partnership with Native American Tribes across the United States to address the technological and educational disparities that persist in many Indigenous communities with supporters such as Google.org and Amazon. The REC Foundation seeks to empower Indigenous students by providing access to cutting-edge robotics and drone programming, inspiring them to become the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) leaders.

The Indigenous Robotics initiative introduces students to robotics and weaves their rich cultural heritage together to access quality hands-on STEM learning. By equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in the future workforce, the REC Foundation aims to foster a more equitable society and ensure that STEM education is accessible and inclusive.

An example of this initiative is the upcoming 5th Annual Southwest Native American Showcase, funded by Google.org, which will take place from …