Sponsors

sponsors

Sea, Air and Land Challenges are made possible due to the dedication and kindness of the many sponsors, engineering mentors, judges, educators, military personnel and volunteers. The generosity of these individuals, businesses and companies make it possible for us to inspire and challenge the next generation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Sea, Air and Land Challenge is different from other STEM base programs because it focuses on challenges that are relevant to problems the military encounters and gives the students a chance to solve these problems. We provide insight into tremendous technical careers available in the Department of Defense and Armed Forces.  Students get to interact with Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Navy and other military and special operation forces personnel.

By donating to Sea, Air and Land Challenge, your generosity enables high school and middle school students, educators, schools and clubs, and engineering mentors to connect and participate in this high quality robotics program.  This non-profit organization relies on the support of corporate sponsors, community foundations and event partners to sustain and expand the program each year.  To support our continued growth please consider becoming a Challenge Sponsor through:

• Financial Support
• Hosting a Challenge
• Offering a Facility
• Parts and Equipment donations
• Scholarships and/or Awards

How does this donation positively impact YOU?
• Your company’s reputation in the community
• Future interns or future employees for hire
• Employee volunteer opportunities
• Inspiration to company engineers and employees
• Employee team building
• Training opportunities

Sea, Air and Land Challenge appreciates the support of its sponsors. For sponsorship opportunities, email us at seaairland@arl.psu.edu or call (724) 295-7000.

It is well known that the United States is not as proficient as it was in educating technical personnel. The reduced pipeline of students, coupled with highly compensated commercial positions, has left the U.S. with a shortage of personnel with strong technical skills and the ability to apply engineering processes. Sea, Air and Land Challenge seeks to help alleviate this by engaging students in activities that excite them for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math, while showcasing exciting careers and technical challenges.

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
This program is unlike other robotic challenges because it focuses on the engineering design process and mirrors the real world operational environments. High school and/or middle school teams design unmanned vehicles and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads to compete in predefined sets of challenges. Each team is paired with an industry or university engineer who helps guide them through the design and building process and an educator who monitors and guides the team.

BE A PART OF THE CHALLENGE
To ensure the continued success of this program, it is important to gain support and sponsorship from educators, researchers, business and industry as we strive for the most rewarding experience for the students.

It is important that Sea, Air and Land Challenge be supported by a strong network of Department of Defense, corporations, businesses, foundations, educational and professional institutions, and individuals. This support, including financial contributions, in-kind donations, employee volunteerism and mentoring, provides resources for growth of the program. A deep network of STEM personnel already supports this initiative and we are well on our way into our eleventh year with the program as we experience overwhelming success and continued growth. It is our hope to increase involvement as future financial support for the program is secured. We would like to invite you to be a part of this exciting venture and would be grateful for your support.

All sponsorship will be acknowledged on Challenge Day, please check out our Suggested Sponsorship Levels. Your consideration for engagement with this initiative is very much appreciated.

DONATE BY MAIL

You may send your check (payable to The Pennsylvania State University) to:
The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory
222 Northpointe Boulevard
Freeport, PA 16229
(724)295-7000

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ALLOCATE YOUR GIFT

Feel free to indicate the purpose of your gift on the check. If not indicated, Sea, Air and Land Challenge will allocate funds where they are most needed, including regional events, teams, scholarships and operational expenses.

Scholarship Sponsor in any amount– offering a scholarship to a Sea, Air and Land Challenge student can have an awesome impact on their future.

SUGGESTED SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Open Sponsorship – $_________

  • Company name in Challenge Day Program

Bronze Regional Sponsorship $ 100

  • Company name in regional Challenge Day Program
  • Recognition on the SeAL Challenge website (please provide logo and short company description, if desired)

Silver Regional Sponsorship – $250

  • Benefits of Bronze Sponsorship – Plus….
  • Recognition as a Lunch or Award Sponsor Challenge Day for your chosen region

Gold Regional Sponsorship – $500

  • Benefits of Silver Sponsorship – Plus…..
  • Announcement and description of Sponsor at Challenge Day for your chosen region
  • Invitation to Challenge Day (April/May 2024)

Platinum State-wide Sponsorship – $1000

  • Benefits of Gold Sponsorship – Plus….
  • Company logo on Sponsorship Banner (if received before March 1st)
  • Website linkage and increased presence on the Sea Air and Land Challenge website

Premier National Sponsorship – $5,000

  • Benefits of Platinum Sponsorship – Plus…..
  • Recognition Plaque
  • The opportunity to present and include literature at a Challenge Day event

SeAL Challenge Consortium Member – $10.000 – 20,000

  • Benefits of Platinum Sponsorship – Plus…..
  • Significant presence on the Sea Air and Land Challenge website
  • The opportunity to present and include literature at all Challenge Day events

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