At Miami EdTech, we believe STEM education should spark imagination, build confidence, and show students that creativity and curiosity can take them anywhere—from building robots to shooting hoops in the NBA. That belief came to life during a very special visit to Irvington Community Middle School—one of our partner schools in Indiana—when Indiana Pacers star and STEM advocate Myles Turner joined students for an unforgettable afternoon of innovation and connection.
This visit, part of our ongoing work with the Infosys Foundation USA STEM Initiative, was coordinated by our Head of Partnerships, Max Ringelheim, and followed a high-energy weekend where these same students built electric vehicles and coded virtual robots through our Infento Build-a-thon and Riders Hack-a-thon.
And on that Monday, it was time to show off.
Engineering Meets IndyCar: STEM Takes the Fast Track
When Myles arrived, the students were ready.
They walked him through their impressive projects—Indy 500-style race cars built using Infento, a modular learning kit that transforms classrooms into creative engineering spaces. These weren’t just cool rides; they were opportunities for students to explain real-world design principles, mechanical engineering concepts, and how they’d infused Indiana’s rich racing culture into their creations.
They even rode the vehicles around the hallways, with Myles watching in amazement.
Meanwhile, students also demoed their Riders Robotics projects—virtual, code-driven robots designed in 3D environments. These challenges gave students the chance to showcase skills in logic, programming, and digital design—all skills that connect directly to the careers of tomorrow.
Why We Do This Work
Miami EdTech doesn’t just bring STEM to schools. We bring purpose to practice—bridging inspiration and industry, pop culture and possibility. Our partnerships with platforms like Infento and Riders reflect our belief that STEM should be immersive, culturally relevant, and deeply engaging. When students see themselves as creators, they begin to see new futures.
This activation in Indiana is part of a larger story: our national expansion strategy designed to bring high-quality STEM experiences to underserved communities and regions historically left out of the tech economy. And it’s just the beginning.
A Conversation to Remember
The highlight of the day? A candid Q&A between students and Myles.
They asked about basketball, Star Wars, LEGOs, staying motivated—and, of course, STEM. Myles lit up the room with his humor, honesty, and humility. He talked about how LEGOs sparked his creativity as a kid, how curiosity fuels his love of sci-fi, and how staying open to learning has been his secret weapon on and off the court.
He reminded the students that it’s cool to be curious, that failure is part of the process, and that creativity is a superpower—whether you’re solving an engineering problem or leading your team in a playoff game.
STEM with Heart, Impact with Intention
At Miami EdTech, we design learning experiences that stick—not just because of the tech, but because of the human connections they create. This moment with Myles Turner was more than a celebrity visit. It was a reminder of what happens when students are given the tools to build, the space to dream, and the mentors who believe in them.
We’re incredibly proud of the innovators at Irvington Community Middle School, and deeply grateful to Myles Turner for his heart, his time, and his commitment to building the next generation of STEM leaders.
