TPF4Y In The News
July 28, 2020
Indiana school districts now have an opportunity to provide all of their elementary through high schools a robotics team by applying for a Robotics Start-Up Grant through TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s (TPF4Y) State Robotics Initiative.
July 20, 2020
TechPoint Foundation for Youth has announced George Giltner as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. Giltner was one of the organization’s first employees and current vice president of STEM Education. He takes over for Interim President and CEO Steve Ehrlich.
PR Newswire - Indy Tech Gives™ Goes Virtual with Trivia Night Event
July 14, 2020
Indianapolis tech-leaders OneCause, Zylo, Socio, Emplify and Springbukare teaming up for the second annual Indy Tech Gives™. This social fundraising challenge brings together a group of Indy's fastest-growing tech companies and their employees to leverage technology for Corporate Social Responsibility, fundraising and community building. The four-week fundraising challenge runs from July 6 to July 31 culminating in a virtual Trivia Night, held on Tuesday July 21 at 4:30 PM ET. All proceeds benefit TechPoint Foundation for Youth.
Inside Indiana Business - TechPoint Foundation Names New Interim CEO
April 13, 2020
Indianapolis-based TechPoint Foundation for Youth has announced that Steve Ehrlich will serve as its interim president and chief executive officer beginning next week. Ehrlich is a founding director of the organization and is replacing longtime Executive Director Laura Dodds.
Hoosier Times - All Indiana schools invited to apply for TPF4Y Robotics grants
July 15, 2020
Indiana school districts now have an opportunity to provide all of their Elementary through High schools a robotics team by applying for a Robotics Start-Up Grant through TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s (TPF4Y) State Robotics Initiative.
June 11, 2020
The STEM Connection and its founder, Vera Vander Kooy will receive the TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) Bridge Builder Award during TechPoint’s 21st annual Mira Awards gala honoring the best of tech in Indiana. Also at the virtual gala, the Foundation will remark on the organization’s activities and cap off its annual fundraising drive.
Inside Indiana Business - Hoosier Robotics Teams to Battle at Lucas Oil Stadium
March 6th 2020
Some of the brightest, tech-savvy kids in Indiana will be competing Saturday when the 4th annual VEX State Robotics Championship gets underway at Lucas Oil Stadium.
September 10, 2019
Indianapolis-based tech leaders OneCause, PFL, Boardable, and PERQ teamed up for the inaugural Indy Tech Gives™ social fundraising challenge, raising more than $50,000 for Central Indiana nonprofits. The six-week fundraising challenge ran from July 20 to August 31 benefiting Riley Children's Foundation, Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People, United Way of Central Indiana, Cancer Support Community Central Indiana, and TechPoint Foundation for Youth.
Inside Indiana Business - TechPoint for Youth Foundation Robotics Initiative for Teachers
June 24, 2019
Most Indiana teachers are required to renew their teaching license every five years, which entails accruing 90 hours of professional development during that time frame. TechPoint Foundation for Youth is there to help through its State Robotics Initiative Vice President of STEM Education George Giltner tells us more about the initiative.
Northwest Indiana Times - Teaching for the 21st century: Region schools excel in science, math, engineering education
March 20, 2019
The modern classroom looks a lot different today than it did even five or 10 years ago. Through community-supported grants and state initiatives, the science, technology, engineering and math-centric curriculum is seemingly finding its way into every class — kindergarten through senior year.
March 18, 2019
By now you've probably heard all the studies supporting the importance of STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and math. Now, more than 1,500 schools across our state support robotics teams which helps teach STEM and allows kids to compete with others around the world.
Fox59 - VEX Robotics State Championships
March 4, 2019
Thousands of students and their robots are getting ready for Indiana’s biggest STEM event of the year. The VEX Robotics State Championship is Saturday and you’re invited! George Giltner is with the Techpoint Foundation for Youth. Sidener Academy Red Hawks Robotics Team shows off its robots.
Inside Indiana Business - Grants Leading to Growth in State Robotics Teams
February 11, 2019
An effort to grow the number of schools offering robotics programs is showing signs of success. The Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship is set to take place next month at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and the TechPoint Foundation for Youth says the amount of robotics teams throughout the state is on the rise.
August 12, 2018
This is a real opportunity to enjoy the best golfers in the world while helping place more women into tech fields and inspiring young women to develop their passions in STEM.
Indy Star - Robotics competition draws students to STEM careers
January 8th, 2017
Ian Solenberg's thumbs flew around a controller, his gaze focused on the small robot below him.
His goal? To maneuver his robot, get four balls into a "garage," and get both robots on the field balanced together on the bridge in the center of the board in under a minute. Each team gets points depending on how many balls they can get in the garage and if the robot balances on the bridge.