RECENT ACTIVITIES
Innovation and Technology weekly classes at Academy Of Academic Excellence (Nov 2023 – Present)
Workshop on conducting scientific research at the local middle school (Dec 2023)
WHO WE ARE
STEM RVA is a 501 (c) Non-Profit Organization based in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to promoting STEM education for kids both in Richmond and around the world. We promote STEM education through engaging activities and providing support to communities in need.
OUR MISSION
Here at STEM RVA, we believe that a lack of access to a mentor and materials should not stop students from learning. Through our organization, we provide resources to students who need support and wish to build a lifelong love of learning. We accomplish this through community engagement, by raising awareness and by making STEM learning fun!
HOW STEM RVA STARTED
During the COVID pandemic, we realized that not everyone is in a place to have access to all the resources they need to have a great learning experience, especially in science, technology, engineering and math. So we decided to step forward and support our community. That’s how STEM RVA started.
Since then we have supported hundreds of students, locally in Richmond (VA) and around the world.
STEM RVA BY THE NUMBERS
1500+
Students Impacted
1200+
STEM Books Donated
75
Sessions Organized
$7000+
Fund Raised
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & TESTIMONIALS
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond (BGCMR), Richmond, VA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond empowers young people, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to succeed in life. Please visit to find out more – https://www.bgcmr.org/
Thank you Yash and STEM RVA team for donating school supplies for our youth for the upcoming school year and conducting summer camp at south side! Thank you for thinking about Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond. Your donation and involvement is so vital to our mission!
Katey Versaw, Director of Marketing & Communications, BGCMR
Ann Lang, Philanthropy Operations Manager, BGCMR
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, Richmond, VA
At United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, we believe that every individual in our region — particularly those who face longstanding disadvantages — deserves to be supported along the path to success. Please visit to find out more – https://www.yourunitedway.org/
We are so grateful to Yash and STEM RVA team for STEM book donation! We are used to getting old books so donation of brand new books will be very useful and helpful! These books will be used in 17 libraries through out Richmond by hundreds of children!
Tiffani Beissel, Volunteer Manager, United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg
Academy Of Academic Excellence (AAE), Richmond, VA
At AAE we are kind leaders who value diversity in our community and strive to learn and respect other peoples’ points of view. Please visit to find out more – https://academy-of-excellence.com/
AAE is so very proud to have 4 students from Maggie Walker Governor’s School, Deep Run High School and Godwin High School, teaching our Academy kids Python Coding and Chess! Yash and Diya, founders of STEM RVA along with Aditya and Sriharsha (an alumni of AAE ) have our Academy kids enthralled with learning! Yash and STEM RVA team are awesome! We loved your classes!
Rita Busch , Dean of Academy Of Academic Excellence (AAE) School, Richmond VA
S. S. K. J. School, Tinsi, India
S. S. K. J. public school is a welfare organization which promotes education in rural villages in Madhya Pradesh, India. It’s primary locations are Tinsi, Nainagiri and near by villages.
Support and contribution from Yash and STEM RVA team have made a positive and lasting impact on hundreds of students in this area! His efforts inspired others to come forward to support these children financially and through other means (by donating goods and supplies) that they need badly!
Suresh Chandra Jain, Former Officer of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), President, S. S. K. J. School Trust (Naiangiri and Tinsi)
Full Testimonial link – https://youtu.be/PfnnA0IuYbk?si=DdsxRgDaCVzdqV0A
Sai Public School, Sardullapur, India
I want to extend heartfelt thanks to Diya and STEM RVA team for conducting virtual seminars in science topics for our 6th to 8th graders in Sai Public School, Sardullapur. They were able to explain complex topics with ease, which created more interest in Science for our students. I hope they will continue to provide similar support to our school in future.
Dr. Saroj, Principal of Sai Public School, India
Bosco Children Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Our objective is to develop street children, vulnerable children, and children at-risk as fully rounded individuals. By providing them with a sense of belonging and dignity, we aim to help them become good and honest citizens. Please visit to find out more – https://boscochildren.com/
Yash and STEM RVA team, we have received your donation for setting up computer lab. I use this occasion to extend our heart felt gratitude to all of you!
Abba Yohannes Mengistu, Director of Bosco Children Center, Addis Ababa
Sai Nursing School, Sardullapur, India
I want to extend heartfelt thanks to Diya and STEM RVA team for conducting virtual seminars in science topics for our Nursing students in Sai Nursing School, Sardullapur. They conducted seminars on various topics like Child mental health practices, Brain Anatomy, Substance Abuse, etc. Our students enjoyed the content and perspective from US on these topics.
Diya and STEMRVA team is doing a great job in creating essential awareness and bringing fresh perspective to these topics, which are very important for our society. I wish Diya and team all the best for future on behalf Sai Nursing School and hope they will continue to spread STEM education.
Randeep Kaur, Educator, Sai Nursing School, India
STEM RVA 