Ford Launches STEAM Education Kit

As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to bringing science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) to children across America, Ford is teaming up with Academics in a Box to deliver an education kit right to a student’s doorstep.

Ford launched fordsteamexperience.com to feature many of the educational services they provide. Ford partnered with Academics in a Box, designers of Groovy Lab in a Box, an award-winning educational kit line designed for children ages 8 and up interested in learning STEAM fields. This exciting new partnership allows children to receive The Ford STEAM Box at no charge. A simple sign-up is required.

The box includes a number of activities – designing a vehicle frame out of origami and kirigami modeling, working with copper tape which is to create a functioning motor, as well as creating headlights and taillights using LED lighting. This allows the youth across the country to think and complete tasks as if they are a Ford engineer.

Lisa Sheth, a Ford engineer, says programs like Ford STEAM Box include activities designed to help the company engage and build relationships with parents, who are the best resources for encouraging and inspiring young kids.

“Parents play a critical role in motivating their kids to stay curious and sustain their excitement in STEAM education,” says Sheth. “Ford sees an increasing desire from them for more STEAM-related activities, and this is a great way for us to help bring that about.”

Ford’s dedication to STEM education allows them to engage the curiosity and problem-solving skills of young people. Following Henry Ford’s imagination, the Ford STEM Box will get children inspired about pursuing their interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.