SparkShop is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to inspire and mobilize the next generation of America’s innovators, inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers & manufacturing geniuses. SparkShop empowers students to apply their skills to engineering challenges and see their value in the STEM fields. We focus on inspiring 4th and 5th graders with a mix of visits from our staff of engineers and interdisciplinary, connected curriculum for their teachers. We believe the US needs a larger and more diverse pool of technical talent and we're ready to help!