The Robotic Aeronautical Program (R.A.P.) at M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh is a transformative initiative designed to ignite the passion of young minds in aeronautics, robotics, and aerospace engineering. Founded by Terry Smith, this program empowers students—particularly Black American youth in underrepresented communities—to see themselves as future pioneers in the aeronautical and aerospace industries.Through hands-on experiential learning, R.A.P. introduces students to the fundamentals of robotics, drone technology, and aeronautical principles. Participants engage in structured lessons that incorporate flight simulation, drone piloting, coding, and engineering design challenges. By integrating biomimicry, AI, and sensor technology, students gain an in-depth understanding of how modern aircraft and autonomous systems operate. The program also fosters problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork, mirroring real-world aerospace engineering environments.
ESTEEM STEAM
There is a national shortage of African American girls and Hispanics in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh developed the Esteem STEAM all-female initiative to enlighten and encourage underrepresented girls from K to 12 to pursue STEAM careers.
The Esteem STEAM program addresses social factors and sparks inquisitiveness in STEAM through University, College, Healthcare Institutions, and Corporate Partnerships. A key factor is also mirroring emulating. This brings about a sense of pride to see professional women and others who challenge their critical-thinking process. M-PowerHouse recognizes hometown Sheroes and others who become that beacon of hope and turn dreams into reality and meet the future workforce needs of Allegheny County and surrounding areas.
The Esteem STEAM program addresses social factors and sparks inquisitiveness in STEAM through University, College, Healthcare Institutions, and Corporate Partnerships. A key factor is also mirroring emulating. This brings about a sense of pride to see professional women and others who challenge their critical-thinking process. M-PowerHouse recognizes hometown Sheroes and others who become that beacon of hope and turn dreams into reality and meet the future workforce needs of Allegheny County and surrounding areas.
Volunteer
Become a beacon of hope for the youth of our community by donating or volunteering to our nonprofit organization at M-PowerHouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. others who become that beacon of hope and turns dreams into reality and meet the future workforce needs of Allegheny County and surrounding areas. As with retention, disparities in test scores start early, in kindergarten.
Black students entering kindergarten for the first time score lower than their white counterparts in reading, mathematics, science, cognitive flexibility, and approaches to learning — every category tested. The gaps persist throughout schooling, at fourth, eighth, and 12th grades, according to a report from the Forum on Child and Family Statistics. On the SAT, black students had a mean score of 428 for critical reading and 428 for math, compared with mean scores for white students of 527 for critical reading and 536 for math.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND TURN DISPARITY TO PARITY.
Black students entering kindergarten for the first time score lower than their white counterparts in reading, mathematics, science, cognitive flexibility, and approaches to learning — every category tested. The gaps persist throughout schooling, at fourth, eighth, and 12th grades, according to a report from the Forum on Child and Family Statistics. On the SAT, black students had a mean score of 428 for critical reading and 428 for math, compared with mean scores for white students of 527 for critical reading and 536 for math.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND TURN DISPARITY TO PARITY.
Mission Statement
M-PowerHouse is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting underserved youth and adults to careers and educational opportunities through life skill exploration, mentoring, and hands-on experience, specifically in artificial intelligence, healthcare, engineering, and S.T.E.A.M. related fields.
Vision Statement
To foster leadership and lifelong learning through S.T.E.A.M. careers and other educational opportunities which promote healthy lifestyle choices for youth and adults.
M PowerHouse located in Pittsburgh, PA addresses barriers that stand in the way of underserved youth and S.T.E.A.M careers. Help make dreams a reality by donating to our nonprofit organization! "M-Powering Young Minds. One Mind at a Time."
M PowerHouse located in Pittsburgh, PA addresses barriers that stand in the way of underserved youth and S.T.E.A.M careers. Help make dreams a reality by donating to our nonprofit organization! "M-Powering Young Minds. One Mind at a Time."