REAL SCIENCE GETS REAL.^TM

The Conrad Foundation's mission is to challenge and mentor high school students, in partnership with teachers to create innovative, entrepreneurial products that employ science and technology to solve real world problems.

The foundation achieves its mission through the Spirit of Innovation Awards program with the following objectives:

Innovative Workforce Development

• Inspire students and deliver the skill sets required to innovate.
• Encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Grow a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Public Awareness

• Increase public appreciation for science and technology.
• Engage community members in science education.

New Technology Developments

• Assist teams in creating viable technologies that can be taken to the commercial marketplace.
• Provide a life-long community to facilitate new product developments.