Our Partners
Sonoran Schools engages in partnerships and collaborations with leading educational and research institutions, businesses, and nonprofit groups to benefit our students and school communities, and provide professional development opportunities for our educators.
Higher Education & Postsecondary Partners
University of Arizona (multiple departments):
These partners support dual enrollment, research exposure, college readiness, and faculty-to-student STEM connections.
School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources
Tree Lab
College of Optics
Mirror Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Project WET / Groundwater Programs
Arizona State University (intern placements, summer STEM programs, ACT boot camps)
Grand Canyon University (dual enrollment, STEM programs, teacher professional learning)
ChandlerโGilbert Community College (dual enrollment, STEM programs, teacher
professional learning)
Pima Community College (dual enrollment)
Coconino Community College
Northern Arizona University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (dual enrollment)
Gateway Community College (ACE Program)
Pima County Joint Technical Education District (JTED)
STEM Research, Science, and Education Organizations
These partners provide authentic inquiry, competitions, mentorship, and research-based learning.
SARSEF (Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation)
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Project WET (Groundwater Education)
Marsh Education
Vatican Observatory & Planetary Science Institute
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
Why Things Fly
Skype a Scientist
Reef Relief
SySTEM Coalition
AZSciTech Festival Initiative
Industry, Engineering, Technology & Corporate Partners
These partners support applied STEM learning, mentorship, sponsorships, and career awareness.
Raytheon (mentorship and sponsorship for FIRST Robotics / CRUSH Robotics)
Alicat Scientific
Call & Nicholas (Geological & Mining Engineering)
STIIX Hands-On Learning
Intel
Apcon Construction
PADT (Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies)
Paragon Space Development Corporation
SW Hazard Control
Vantage West Federal Credit Union
Hughes Federal Credit Union
A-1 Leasing (robotics transportation support)
Valley Injury Law
Home Depot
Shamrock Farms
Military, Government, and Public Agencies
These partners support STEM career pathways, civic learning, safety, and applied science.
U.S. Air Force โ 418th Test & Evaluation Squadron
55th Electronic Combat Group (USAF)
U.S. Border Patrol
Arizona National Guard
Pima County Sheriffโs Department
Tucson Police Department
Mount Lemmon Fire Department
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson Water
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Pima County Parks & Recreation
City of Tucson โ City Attorneyโs Office
State Attorney Generalโs Office
United States Post Office
Community, Health, and Nonprofit Partners
These organizations support STEM-connected wellness, environmental education, SEL, and
community engagement.
Reid Park Zoo
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Tucson Clean & Beautiful
Botanical Bliss Co.
UMC Banner Hospital
Colgate
American Red Cross
Veterans Organizations
Arizona Youth Partnership
Stay Sharp
Tucson Values Teachers
Rincon Rotary Club of Tucson
Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation
Texas Roadhouse (community engagement support)
Student Enrichment, Clubs, and Youth Organizations
These partners extend STEM learning through extracurricular and enrichment opportunities.
FIRST Robotics (FRC, FTC, FLL)
CRUSH Robotics
Science Olympiad
Southern Arizona Chess Association
Western Region Middle School Esports Conference
GCU Esports
UA Esports (prior partnership)
Girl Scouts
Young Rembrandts
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports
West Coast Karate
Build-A-Skill Yo-Yo
Advisory, Advocacy, and Education Support Organizations
Arizona Technology Council
Arizona Charter Schools Association
A for Arizona
Pima County Superintendentโs Office
Sonoran Schools Advisory Board (STEM-focused industry and higher education leaders)
American Legion Post 39
Arizona Charter Schools Association
Arizona Community Foundation
Arizona Science Center
Arizona SciTech Festival
Arizona State University
Arizona Technology Council
Arizona Association of School Business Officers
Backbone Communications
Diverse Charter Schools Coalition
EVERFI
FuelEd
Gilbert Rotary – Rotary International Exchange
Grand Canyon University
Intel
M3 Engineering
Midwest Food Bank
Otherside Homeless Ministries
S.Y.STEM Coalition
Tonto Creek Camp
University of Arizona
Xico Arte Y Cultura
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Donations can range from monetary donations, to specific items (e.g. science equipment; playground equipment), to tax credit contributions.
