What is BridgeS-Strong?

  • Our objective is to provide comprehensive information on how engineering and science support transformative technologies and can transform communities. Fostering imagination and creativity by illustrating how foundational knowledge leads to innovative solutions, inspiring participants to think outside the box.

  • Our objective is to showcase real-world applications of engineering and science that significantly benefit communities worldwide. Becoming the force of transformation. Motivate participants by connecting theoretical knowledge with tangible, positive outcomes in diverse global contexts, emphasizing the universal relevance of these disciplines.

  • Our objective is to design and implement online programs with hands-on activities that directly enhance participants' engineering and scientific skills. We want to equip individuals with practical abilities that are immediately applicable, increasing their employability and capability to innovate within their communities.

  • Our objective is to empower participants to use their newly acquired knowledge in engineering and science to develop new ideas, fostering personal growth and community development. We seek to encourage a cycle of education and innovation where participants become educators and innovators themselves, contributing to the broader education, well-being, and progress of their communities.

  • Our objective is to ensure that all educational materials and programs are accessible online, in English and Spanish, tailored to accommodate adults with diverse academic backgrounds. We aspire to broaden the reach and inclusivity of the program, ensuring that location, time, language, and prior education level are not barriers to participation, thus democratizing access to STEM education

  • Our objective is to integrate local community challenges into the curriculum, encouraging participants to apply their learning to solve real local issues. We expect to create a direct link between education and practical community improvement, enhancing local development and fostering a sense of community ownership over scientific and engineering advancements.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to spark creativity and innovation beyond the confines of traditional education. We provide programs that focus on nurturing and retaining a skilled workforce and fostering intellectual growth among adults in their local areas.

OUR Vision

We envision a world where individuals from all upbringings can access and utilize science and engineering to improve their own lives and those of their communities. In this vision, education in these fields is not just for the elite but is a tool for everyone's empowerment and growth.

OUR VALUES

DEPENDABILITY

Our ability to make progress and achieve our goals aligns with our capability to respect and meet our commitments.

PARTNERSHIP

Our ability to make progress and achieve our goals aligns with our ability to build respectful and enduring collaborations, ensuring the mutual benefit.

TEAMWORK

Our ability to make progress and achieve our goals aligns with our ability to recognize the contribution from each member of the team, value their abilities as key pieces of the much larger endeavor, and do our part to the best of our capabilities

Meet our collaborators

Meet our Interns

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    Angela Wang

    Intern

    Currently in her final year of high school in Bethesda, Maryland, Angela is excited to join the Bridges-Strong team this winter! Passionate about science and research, she plans to major in neuroscience or biology and hopes to pursue a future in neurology. Angela looks forward to applying her interests in science to help design thoughtful educational programs for underserved students. She also aims to strengthen her engineering foundation through creative and collaborative problem-solving.

    Through her weekly volunteering and shadowing work at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Angela has experience working with diverse populations and helping community members in need. These roles have also helped her build important communication skills and enabled her to work with individuals from many backgrounds.

    In her free time, Angela enjoys reading, baking, and playing the flute, especially for performances at Sibley Hospital. She also currently works part-time at a bubble tea shop.

  • Jose Ortiz-Fuentes Photo

    José Ortiz-Fuentes

    Intern

    Is a senior at Tabb High School interested in pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. From a young age Jose has always been fascinated by mechanics. In school, Jose builds his foundation necessary to master mechanics by taking rigorous courses in mathematics and physics. Jose is passionate about designing efficient solutions, especially in sustainable technology and engineering innovation.


    Outside of school, Jose serves as the Senior Patrol Leader at Troop 54 in Boy Scouts. Through the BSA program, Jose has learned valuable leadership skills and has had the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds. He is currently working toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout.


    On weekends Jose can be found volunteering at his church, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, contributing to both the service ministry and youth program.


Reach into a world brimming with exciting opportunities where innovation knows no bounds! You might think that groundbreaking tech and engineering feats are not for you but that's where you're wrong. With a dash of creativity, a better understanding of what's possible, and the right team by your side, young adults across Latin America can walk the halls of technological innovation and lead the charge in engineering marvels. Let's unlock this potential together and turn your brilliant ideas into reality!