E.N.G.I.N.E.

Empowering New Generations in New Engineering

10+ Workshops
150+ Students
3 Countries
$1200+ Raised

About E.N.G.I.N.E.

ENGINE stands for Empowering New Generations in Engineering. We are a student-led initiative dedicated to expanding access to STEM education, hands-on engineering experiences, and innovation opportunities for students around the world, especially in underprivleged communities.

Our mission is to make STEM education accessible, engaging, and impactful. Through hands-on workshop kits, educational manuals, mentorship, and community partnerships, we aim to spark curiosity, build technical skills, and empower students to become problem-solvers in their own communities.

ENGINE operates through three main pathways: Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Mechanical Engineering. We design and distribute STEM workshop kits, host educational workshops, and collaborate with schools, organizations, and community groups to bring engineering opportunities to students who may not otherwise have access to them.

Our Team

Aylin Korkmaz
Co-Founder | Clements Highschool
Dorine Zolfaghari
Co-Founder | Clements Highschool
Ava Cobb
Co-Founder | Clements Highschool
Avyukt Satish
Regional | Electrical | Clements Highschool
Dhriti Ballikonda
Regional | Biotechnology | Clements Highschool
Simeon Fekade
Regional | Mechanical | International Arduino | Clements Highschool
Shriya Srinivasan
International | Arduino | Elkins Highschool
Dominic Laverde
International | Arduino | Clements Highschool
Liam Dominguez
International | Arduino | Clements Highschool
Gabriel Dominguez
International | Arduino | Clements Highschool
Brandon Maseno
International | Arduino | Elkins Highschool
Isabella Young
International | Arduino | Clements Highschool

Our STEM learning Pathways

ENGINE workshops are organized into three engineering pathways that introduce students to different fields of engineering and potential future careers.

Electrical Engineering

Circuits, electronics, and energy systems. Students learn how electricity powers the world.

Careers: Electrical Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Hardware Engineer

Biotechnology

Biology meets engineering. Students explore lab science, medical technology, and research.

Careers: Biomedical Engineer, Research Scientist, Doctor

Mechanical Engineering

Design, machines, and problem solving through physical engineering projects.

Careers: Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Product Designer

Explore Our Impact

Regional workshops, international Arduino programs, and hands-on STEM kit distribution.

Refugee Community Workshops

Water Filter Design Workshop

August 7, 2025

Students designed and built functional water filters while learning about the critical importance of clean water access.

Circuit Workshop

October 25, 2025

Partnered with Math Made Simple to guide students in an Afghan refugee community through an interactive circuit-building workshop.

Micropipetting Workshop

November 15, 2025

Brought laboratory science to life through an innovative micropipetting workshop where students practiced precision lab techniques.

Holiday LED Circuit Workshop

December 21, 2025

Students learned core electrical engineering concepts through festive creativity, building LED circuits integrated into cardboard holiday designs.

Youth Initiatives

Circuit Building Workshop — UH Library

October 14, 2025

Hosted an engaging electrical engineering workshop at the University of Houston Library where students explored circuit fundamentals.

Fundraisers

Rally for a Cause Pickleball Tournament

December 13, 2025

Hosted an exciting community pickleball tournament raising over $250 to support STEM education materials and outreach programs.

Arduino Education Program

4-month program • Weekly live instruction • 175+ students across 3 international sites

ENGINE delivers a hands-on Arduino and engineering program across three partner sites: Mumias Vipers | Kenya, CCCYD | Zambia, and Impact School | Lesotho

Through weekly one-hour live sessions, students learn coding, circuit design, and problem-solving using Tinkercad simulation environments that align with the ENGINE curriculum. The program guides students from beginner-level programming concepts to more advanced engineering applications.

Students develop technical and collaborative skills while building virtual circuits and interactive Arduino systems before transitioning to physical hardware projects.

At the conclusion of the program, ENGINE ships Arduino kits directly to each site so students can apply the skills they developed throughout the course.

Using their kits, students create capstone-style engineering projects focused on solving problems and supporting needs within their own communities, while continuing to receive mentorship and technical guidance from the ENGINE team.

International Workshop Kits

ENGINE distributes hands-on STEM workshop kits to partner organizations and schools, providing students with accessible engineering experiences across multiple disciplines.

Each package contains three guided workshop pathways corresponding to ENGINE’s core focus areas: electrical engineering, biotechnology, and mechanical engineering.

Kits include all required materials, components, activity supplies, and build resources needed to complete each workshop from start to finish.

Every workshop also includes detailed instructional manuals, educator guidance materials, and step-by-step video resources designed for both students and teachers to follow independently.

In addition to the provided resources, the ENGINE team offers virtual support and mentorship sessions to help instructors and students throughout implementation when needed.

Our Partners

Kindred Vanguard

Supporting our mission to make STEM education accessible through community partnerships and resources.

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Charity Centre for Children and Youth Development

A Zambia-based nonprofit focused on expanding access to education and resources for underserved youth, partnering with ENGINE for STEM program delivery.

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Mumias Vipers Academy

A youth development academy in Kenya integrating athletics, academics, and digital skills. Partnering with ENGINE to deliver Arduino-based engineering education.

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Impact School

A technology and innovation school in Lesotho focused on coding, robotics, IoT, and workforce-ready digital skills. Partnering with ENGINE to expand hands-on Arduino and engineering education opportunities for students.

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Math Made Simple

Collaborating to bring quality STEM workshops and educational opportunities to underserved communities.

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Equitas Prosthetics

Working together to create accessible engineering solutions and inspire the next generation of innovators.

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Contact Us

Email

engineorgAA@gmail.com

Instagram

@e.n.g.i.n.e._org