Who We Are
The East Valley STEM Alliance (EVSA) is a free, member-only networking group open to east valley companies. The EVSA connects our community’s K-12 students to technology and innovation with a goal of increasing the pipeline of future STEM talent and leaders. By partnering with industry and the academic community, we strive to meet the demands of the future workforce by inspiring students to consider STEM careers.
Why Join East Valley STEM Alliance?
Are you passionate about STEM and creating opportunities for students? If so, this collaborative group is interested in your input and creativity to enhance STEM awareness in our community. Some of the benefits of participation include:
- Guest Speakers
- Employee Volunteer Opportunities
- Networking
- Upcoming STEM events
- Field trips to interesting locations
- Leverage financial investments and volunteers
- Identify internship opportunities
- Access to STEM Professionals
Events
The EVSA generally meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at Intel Corporation, Building CH7 5000 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226. Come join us and share your vision to improve workforce readiness in our communities. Please RSVP to Renee Levin to attend.
Past Events
Speakers from various organizations shared their vision and ways they can support our mission. They include:
- Tom Mehlert: AZStRUT
- Hope Parker: ASU K-14 Outreach
- Dr. Jeremy Babendure: Arizona SciTech Festival
- Veekas Shrivastava: Chief Science Officers
- Kevin Hartke: For Our City
- Paul Sanders: Year Up
- Karen Nave: Rio Salado STEM Industry Volunteers – “Get Paid to be a STEM Teacher”
- Gale Beauchamp, Maricopa County Education Service Agency – STEM Professional Role Models
- John Lewis: Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority
Values
Learning, sharing, partnering and staying informed and involved in the community.
Industry Members
- Avnet
- Belcan Engineering
- First Solar
- Garmin
- Intel Corporation
- Microchip
- Pacific Scientific
- State Farm
- Viasat Inc.
Volunteer Request Form
If you would like to recruit STEM professionals to volunteer for your event, then please download the Volunteer Request Form below.
Once completed, please email the form to Renee.e.levin@intel.com 60 days prior to your event.
Join the East Valley STEM Alliance
If you are interested in joining the East Valley STEM Alliance please complete the form below.
On completion, your information will be submitted to Renee Levin, Intel’s Community Affairs Manager, to review and follow-up.