Demonstration of Learning and Community Engagement

STEM Academy students are required to participate in at least three external events per year. These can include STEMTALKS, Robotics Competitions, Technology Fairs, TSA Challenges, STEM Saturday Workshops, STEM Outreach activities with schools & community organizations. By the end of their Senior year, STEM students are required to present an aspect of their portfolio in a formal STEMTALK.

STEM Partners in Education

Leveraging our technological leadership and global resources, Siemens is dedicated to creating high-performance, sustainable learning environments that advance electronic intelligence, energy efficiency and security for our community.


ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company has a global workforce of around 137,000 with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries. In 2016, ZF achieved sales of $35.2 billion. ZF annually invests about 6 percent of its sales in Research & Development ensuring continued success through the design and engineering of innovative technologies. ZF is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. With its technologies, the company is striving for Vision Zero – a world of mobility without accidents and emissions. With its broad portfolio, ZF is advancing mobility and services in the automobile, truck and industrial technology sectors. In Gainesville, Georgia, ZF has four locations and employs approximately 1,150 people. On Sept. 23, 2017 ZF celebrated 30 years in Gainesville.