About | Operation Stem

We believe that every child deserves access to quality STEM education.

Our Story

I met a student frustrated about her teachers constantly being absent. She disliked the school subjects because of the lack of interesting material she was working with. Moved and inspired, I felt compelled to act.

Meanwhile, I was writing a children's book about neuroscience and wanted to reach more kids. Remembering my conversation with this student, I came upon the idea to share my book along with other engaging educational materials to students who may lack access to such resources, especially in niche STEM fields like neuroscience.

Items in packages during our Fall 2024 Distribution Round

Do you know how many elementary schools there are in San Francisco?

There are 72 elementary schools and many of them are underfunded and lacking in academic performance.

STEM items for our Spring 2025 Distribution Round

In response, Operation STEM strives to provide opportunities for students who are minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged to engage in enriching educational materials, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have the chance to explore new fields, learn about new subjects, and enjoy the process of learning.

Follow us on our journey to provide educational STEM packages to underserved elementary schools in San Francisco and Oakland!

— Emma Li, Founder of Operation STEM