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Welcome to Project Syncere

STEM EDUCATION THAT BUILDS FUTURE ENGINEERS

We prepare the minds of K-12 students for high-demand engineering and technology careers through hands-on, intensive pathways. Creating a more equitable innovation future, one student at a time.

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Welcome to Project Syncere

STEM EDUCATION THAT BUILDS FUTURE ENGINEERS

We prepare the minds of K-12 students for high-demand engineering and technology careers through hands-on, intensive pathways. Creating a more equitable innovation future, one student at a time.

Welcome to Project Syncere

STEM EDUCATION THAT BUILDS FUTURE ENGINEERS

We prepare the minds of K-12 students for high-demand engineering and technology careers through hands-on, intensive pathways. Creating a more equitable innovation future, one student at a time.

Welcome to Project Syncere

STEM EDUCATION THAT BUILDS FUTURE ENGINEERS

We prepare the minds of K-12 students for high-demand engineering and technology careers through hands-on, intensive pathways. Creating a more equitable innovation future, one student at a time.

I AM A

PARENT or
STUDENT

I want to register an individual student for year-round engineering or an immersive summer experience.

I AM An

EDUCATOR or
ORGANIZATION

I want to bring a turnkey engineering curriculum, workshops, or the mobile tinker lab to my site.

I AM A

DONOR OR
PARTNER

I want to support STEM access and career pathways in engineering and technology

Driving Measurable Impact in STEM Education

Students Served through STEM education programs since 2009

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Chicago Schools Annually engaged in engineering learning

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Students served annually

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Industry Volunteers supporting career exposure

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EXPLORE OUR ENGINEERING PIPELINE

Find the Right Program

For

Organizations (ENpowered)

Project SYNCERE delivers turnkey STEM education programs that integrate directly into schools, afterschool programs, and community organizations—bringing high-tech engineering, robotics, and design experiences to your students.

DISCOVERY & HANDS-ON EXPLORATION (K-12)

TURNKEY SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS & CLUBS

In-School & Afterschool Integration

Full-semester STEM curriculum.

ENpowered Summer for Orgs

Hosted enrichment for your cohorts.

STEM in Motion

Our mobile "Tinker Lab" comes to your site.

ENpowered Games

The annual city-wide engineering competition.

For

Individuals & Families

We provide independent, immersive engineering pathways for high-achieving students. From weekend academies to intensive summer programs, we offer a direct route to STEM success—no school affiliation required.

INTENSIVE CURRICULUM & CAREER PATHWAYS (6-12)

DIRECT REGISTRATION FOR MOTIVATED STUDENTS

Saturday E-CADEMY

32 weeks of deep-dive engineering curriculum.

ENpowered Summer for Families

Open-enrollment STEM camps.

Alumni & Career Prep

Continuous mentorship and college scaffolding.

Our approach

The SYNCERE Method

Our model is designed to move students from exposure to mastery through a structured STEM pipeline.

SPARK

Early STEM Exposure

We introduce K–12 students to engineering and technology through hands-on ENpowered STEM workshops, in-school programs, and mobile STEM labs, making STEM engaging, accessible, and relevant.

Build

Skill Development

Through programs like E-CADEMY students build technical skills in robotics, coding, digital electronics, and engineering design, developing a strong foundation for STEM success.

SUSTAIN

College & Career Pathways

We provide ongoing career and college exposure and connections, ensuring students persist through STEM majors, internships, and entry into engineering careers.

Testimonial

Mission-Led Testimonial

I didn’t think I was good at engineering at first – but I learned if you keep trying you can surprise yourself

Ariana

Current E-CADEMY Student

Project syncere developed me in multi-faceted ways…I became a better communicator, got better at working with people, and a better overall problem solver and that’s what engineering is about.

Cheik Amadou Ba

Program Alum

This program made me realize that you should just let your ideas flow out of your head and you should care about other people’s ideas (on your team)

Ridley

ENpowered Program Participant

Once you start (e-cademy), stay in – because a lot of opportunities open up as you progress further.

Ali Muhamad

Program Intern

This is an awesome program. My son loves coming to interact with others with his same interest and learning the many areas of STEM. He has greatly improved in his public speaking and love for STEM.

PARENT OF A PS Student

Parent/guardian

Testimonial

Mission-Led Testimonial

Before Project SYNCERE, engineering felt intangible to me. This program showed me it’s creative, about designing solutions, not just memorizing theory. Now, I have the confidence to lead.

Regan Allen

Mechanical Engineering '19, UIUC.

Before Project SYNCERE, engineering felt intangible to me. This program showed me it’s creative, about designing solutions, not just memorizing theory. Now, I have the confidence to lead.

Regan Allen

Mechanical Engineering '19, UIUC.

Before Project SYNCERE, engineering felt intangible to me. This program showed me it’s creative, about designing solutions, not just memorizing theory. Now, I have the confidence to lead.

Regan Allen

Mechanical Engineering '19, UIUC.

Join us in preparing the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Whether you’re looking to volunteer, mentor students, or explore careers in STEM education, there are multiple ways to make an impact.

Volunteer

Support hands-on STEM education and help students discover pathways into engineering and technology careers.

Careers

Be part of a mission-driven team expanding access to STEM education for underrepresented students.

Donate Project SYNCERE

CREATE THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION TODAY

Your support ensures underrepresented students have the intensive engineering pathway they deserve.

News & Press

Every Bright Mind Deserves the Opportunity to Grow

News

October 1, 2026

Every Bright Mind Deserves the Opportunity to Grow

Dear Project SYNCERE Community, Every day, Chicago students walk into Project SYNCERE programs bringing curiosity, creativity, and big ideas. Our job is to meet that brilliance…

Adrianne Wheeler Ball Named Executive Director of Project SYNCERE

News

September 1, 2026

Adrianne Wheeler Ball Named Executive Director of Project SYNCERE

CHICAGO, September 1, 2026 — The Project SYNCERE Board of Directors today announced that Adrianne Wheeler Ball has been named Executive Director, effective immediately. The…

Project SYNCERE Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant

EventsNews

August 24, 2026

Project SYNCERE Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant

Chicago, IL – August 20, 2026 – Project SYNCERE, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to hands-on STEM education and engineering opportunities for underrepresented…