About the AIM Partners

Program Founder and K-12 Partner

Waco Independent School District

Waco ISD is a co-founder of the AIM program and an ongoing advisor to the AIM Partnership, as well as a user of the AIM program. In 2007, Waco ISD led the team developing AIM. Waco ISD taught AIM in all three district's high schools. Today, like all AIM schools, AIM is now taught in Waco ISD for high school senior math credit.

Postsecondary Partner

Texas State Technical College

TSTC is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. TSTC's statewide role and mission is to efficiently and effectively help Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today's global economy, in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions. TSTC has high graduation rates, exceptional postgraduate success rates, and an outstanding record in graduating individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearly 30,000 students are served each year through traditional degree programs, short-term continuing education and corporate training programs.

First Point of Contact, Robot Kits, Installation, Training and Support

DaVinci Minds

DaVinci Minds' mission is to build Capacity for Innovation in people, regions and organizations. Working at the intersection of technology, education and workforce development, DaVinci Minds offfers products and services for middle schools, high schools, community colleges and universities. This includes integrated career, math and science curriculum, professional development and workshops, technology R&D and assessment services, and regional innovation services that span K-12, college, government and industry.

Curriculum & Online Learning System Sales, Installation
and Training

Teaching Systems, Inc.

For over 45 years, Teaching Systems, Inc. has been in the business of selling high end, name brand, technical equipment, systems, software, services, curriculum support and turnkey laboratory solutions to educational institutions in the states of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. These educational institutions range from early levels of public and private schools through graduate schools and associated research institutes. they include institutions with needs for laboratory support for Foreign Languages, ASL, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Online Learning System
and Curriculum

Intelitek

Intelitek is a USA based, world-leading developer, producer and supplier of comprehensive Hybrid (Blended) Learning solutions for training in Engineering, Automated Production, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance and Manufacturing Technologies. The company's broad product line includes CAD, CAM, CNC, Robotics, Machine Vision, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, PLCs, Sensors, Process Control and Data Aquisition. Intelitek also designs and produces Automated Manufacturing work cells for training, ranging from small-scale Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) to complete Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems.

Robots Provided By Vex

VEX Robotics

The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics technology. Beyong science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. It also allows educators to easily customize projects to meet the level of students' abilities. The affordable VEX platform is expanding rapidly and is now found in middle shcools, high schools and university labs around the globe. Robotics hobbyists also appreciate the advanced capabilities of the VEX System.