A 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators since 2003
Our Mission: To organize, implement, operate, and provide meetings, training, and support of students and mentors to participate in programs that inspire and excite young people about science and technology.
We build alliances with professionals, educators, parents, schools, corporate and community sponsors, and others to provide needed resources.
Community Investment Over Time
Annual fundraising, showing the growing impact of community support
Our Core Values
The principles that guide the programs we support, from the workshop to the competition floor
Discovery
We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation
We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact
We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion
We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork
We are stronger when we work together.
Fun
We enjoy and celebrate what we do!
Years Inspiring Future STEM Leaders
Since 2003, Rugrunners has provided a pipeline from classroom to career in STEM fields through hands-on robot design, programming, and competition.
Paid to Officers or Directors
Every board member and officer donates their time. Zero dollars go to executive compensation — every cent is invested in students.