Richard P. Hall Eagles Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to inspiring youth in underrepresented communities to soar in STEM.

There are many schools of thought about the most effective time to introduce STEM concepts to students. Some say high school, middle school, and others say elementary. As noted in the Education Week article, “STEM Education Must Start in Early Childhood,” “The Raytheon Company, one of Massachusetts’ leading employers of STEM professionals, responded by saying, “It is my feeling that you can’t start early enough: Young children are natural-born scientists and engineers… Research has shown that high-quality Pre-K cuts the rate of children being held back a grade in half; decreases juvenile arrests by a third; increases high school attendance by a third; college attendance by a whopping 80 percent, and employment by 23 percent. High-quality early learning environments provide children with a structure in which to build upon their natural inclination to explore, to build, and to question. ”

Our focus areas in STEM education and empowerment build upon Richard’s passion already ignited in the youth through participating in science fairs, career days, and STEM-related initiatives, many times accompanied by original Tuskegee Airmen retired Lieutenant Colonel Eldridge Williams and retired Colonel Leo Gray. Our purpose-driven focus is to impact the lives of children in underrepresented communities through interactive educational opportunities and exposure to the vast career opportunities in STEM across industries.