1. Nepris, Inc.
Connecting industry experts to every classroom
to empower teachers and inspire students in STEM.
Connecting Classrooms with
STEM Professionals

2. Nepris, Inc.
“Research shows that
young people who are
exposed to engineering
before high school can
develop early interest in
the field and improve their
performance in math and
science.
But few eighth graders in
Texas or the nation as a
whole get that kind of
exposure.”
-2013 Texas STEM
Vital Signs Report

3. Nepris, Inc.
36% Only 36% of teachers today have
any industry experience.
33% In 2018, only 1/3rd of high tech jobs in
the U.S will be filled by U.S Workers.
67%
High school kids do not know what STEM
professionals do.
Companies want to contribute towards STEM education ($2.3 billion spent in 2011)
Schools want to leverage industry support to get more kids interested in STEM.
Source: Harris Foundation, STEM Perceptions Study by Microsoft
STEM Pipe Line

4. Nepris, Inc.
• Lack of Time
• Limited access (rural schools are left out)
• No curriculum connection
• Schedule conflicts
• Communication gap
• Knowledge Transfer
Barriers
Why isn’t industry
engagement in the
classroom scalable
today?

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Teacher/Classroom
Need real world exposure
Industry Expert
Has real world experience
Nepris Enables
industry experts to
reach classrooms
through an online
virtual platform.

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Live Virtual Sessions
Topic: Dental Implants and Dental
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Company: WhipMix

7. Nepris, Inc.
“Around the world,
millions of scientists
and technology experts
have the ability to
inspire students who
need their support
most; this effort will
make it possible for
them to enable millions
of moments of
discovery.”
- Schwarz , CEO Citizen schools
on US 2020 Initiative

8. Nepris, Inc.
5th grade classroom-
Measurements in Fashion Design
Professional: Meghan from Fossil, Inc.
Classroom Engagement

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• Pam McBride, Engineering Teacher
• Detyton Truitt, 10th grade students
• Neeraj Shah, Fastening Engineer, General Motors
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhQXHv1WiI
Video Testimony
McKinney High School

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRE7KSw372Y
• Meghan Hunt, 1st Grade Teacher
• Clay Robinson, Agronomist and Soil Expert
Video Testimony
Stipes Elementary School

11. Nepris, Inc.
Typical request
ready for industry
to accept

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INDUSTRY
That was fun and I'm glad to
help. It was also great getting
to experience the Nepris flow
from both sides. I was
pleasantly surprised with how
easy it was to have back and
forth communication with a
whole class through my laptop.
David Bettner
CoFounder, Curious Science
INDUSTRY
Thank you again for inviting me
to do this. I thoroughly enjoyed
speaking with the students and
have already recommended to
my colleagues about following
suit. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if other
opportunities like this come up
again in the future.
Hugh Lee
St. Jude Medical
INDUSTRY
I think the evaluation sessions
are a GREAT idea! It was much
less formal than a science fair
AND it gives industry experts an
opportunity to participate with
the Nepris initiatives with much
less preparation….and this type
of session would allow them to
evaluate student projects
without leaving the site.
Melanie Flowers
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Testimonials

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TEACHERS
“The lessons, discussions, and
virtual experiences have linked
experts in STEM fields all over the
nation with our students. The
experiences have created an
energy and excitement about
opportunities they didn't realized
existed. It allows for
relevant connections while
highlighting purpose on the
curriculum they are learning.”
Katie Babb, Principal
Aldridge Elementary
STUDENTS
“Made me excited to work in a CS
job, not only because I may be
working with people like them,
and, as Mr. Sonmez said, "You can
create something out of nothing."
“I liked how everyone was very
honest and how they described
how they got where they are now.”
“I liked the video chat. Learned
that hard work pays off. Like the
format. Want to do it again!”
“I was inspired to learn how to
code.”
TEACHERS
“Thank you, thank you, thank
you!!!!!! We cannot thank Nepris
enough for such an amazing
opportunity! My students stated
they could not wait to do another
one! Hugh Lee had my students
engaged and really asking some
deep, higher ordered thinking
questions. This was such a fabulous,
authentic learning experience that
my children will talk about for years
to come. Job well done!”
Courtney Parks
5th Grade STEM Teacher
Drum Point Road Elementary School
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