K.i.t.s. at ucla, 2025 - kids innovating through stem

Allyssa Lessinger, Claire Chen, Manasi Vartak & Caitlin Nguyen

K.I.T.S. was the winning project at the 2025 Project Incubator Showcase. Their project was aimed at connecting low-income and minority students with hands-on STEM learning. This is often seen as a financial hardship in low-income schools throughout Los Angeles County Unified School District. The project would bridge that gap by delivering free, monthly STEM kits to Title I elementary schools, providing students the chance to explore STEM in exciting and pragmatic ways.

REEl futures, 2025 - an educational screenwriting program

Maxwell jenkins, Nadine Ismail & marcel najjar

Reel Futures is a program designed to operate within LA County’s juvenile hall, seeking to expand both academic and professional opportunities for students affected by the inequalities promulgated by the justice system. The project was aimed to connect the wealth of opportunity within the Los Angeles film industry with justice-impacted youth, because the creators know it is just about choices; rather, it is about access.

h.e.r. ucla, 2025 - health education reimagined

riley labrache & evan lopez

H.E.R. is a project that is dedicated to empowering refugee women in Los Angeles through accessible, culturally responsive prenatal and women’s health education. Their mission is to improve health literacy, promote well-bring, and foster confidence in navigating the healthcare system. Through their collaborative curriculum structure, their project not only equips refugee women with essential health knowledge, but also with skills to facilitate community building and public speaking.