Major STEM Academy
A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through robotics, engineering, and STEM.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through robotics, engineering, and STEM.
Major STEM Academy (MSA) is a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping middle and high school students develop real-world engineering and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, MSA inspires the next generation of innovators and leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Our programs combine robotics competitions, project-based learning, and leadership development to provide students with practical experience and teamwork opportunities that prepare them for future STEM studies and careers.
MSA’s current activities include participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competition, STEM mentoring and education programs, and a variety of project-based learning initiatives designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Mission
To empower young minds to solve the world’s most complex challenges through innovation, leadership, teamwork, and technical excellence.
To build a diverse community of young innovators who apply project-based learning and technical mastery to solve local and global challenges, setting the gold standard for how competitive robotics transforms student potential into real-world impact.
Focus
STEM education
Leadership development
Career development & mentorship
Strategy
Discover and learn through hands-on engineering activities.
Everyone contributes! Succeed by assigning each a lead role.
Execute with discipline.
Rapid development and quick iterations.
Be respectful and help each other.
Have fun!
Dates: March 20 – April 18, 2026
Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays
Want to help your child acquire knowledge and develop skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, and Leadership? Come to join the Major STEM Academy (MSA) 6th Robotics Camp (2026)! The camp will be mentored by FTC (FIRST Technical Challenge) robotics student veterans under guidance of experienced FTC Coach!
Objectives:
Give 7th - 11th students an opportunity to explore the complete robot building process.
Ignite passion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or any other fields.
Improve communication & collaboration skills through teamwork.
Prepare passionate students to potentially join a FTC robotics team.
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SoCal Championship Update – 2025–2026 DECODE Season
Congratulations to Beta Rocks for an exciting and memorable performance at SoCal FTC Championship! 🎉 ✨
Highlights
Compass Award – 1st Place
Sustainability Award – 3rd Place
Beta Rocks: Inspiration Award - 2nd Place
Gamma Rocks: Connection Award - 1st Place
Space Rocks: Connection Award - 2nd Place