Caroline Caylor being recognized at Hispanic Heritage Event
Meeting Governor Youngkin
Honored to share our Fueling Young Minds Initiative with Governor Youngkin, highlighting the power of education, innovation, and opportunity across Virginia.
Our Book
Our Fueling Young Minds book is available in both Spanish and English and designed to be interactive, allowing parents and children to learn and engage together.
It introduces young readers to energy, safety, and STEM careers in a fun, accessible way, building early curiosity about how technology and fuel power our world.
Proud to share this initiative and its impact with Governor Youngkin as part of Virginia’s broader commitment to education, innovation, and workforce development.
Our Impact
Representation Matters
- Underserved youth now see themselves in STEM stories and activities
- Message reinforced: When children see someone who looks like them in STEM and energy, they know their own dreams are possible.
Bringing STEM Into the Community
- 3 STEM Days hosted a year.
- Partnered with small schools in underdeveloped areas, including Spanish-speaking communities
- Second bilingual English/Spanish STEM children’s book in circulation
Inspiring Literacy & Curiosity
75 children introduced to STEM concepts through bilingual reading and educational activities, with 150+ children projected to participate by year-end.
QR-enabled read-aloud access extends learning into the home, allowing children and parents to listen to the story together, strengthen reading engagement, and revisit the material beyond the program.
Teachers reported increased curiosity about science and technology among children following their participation.