San Jose, United States
The Tech Interactive welcomes over 250,000 visitors annually, offering 130,000 square feet of hands-on activities, exploratory labs, and design challenge experiences. Additionally, it features interactive exhibits on various topics such as climate change, robotics, healthcare innovations, cybersecurity, and more. The center also houses the largest dome IMAX theater on the West Coast, showcasing educational films and occasional Hollywood blockbusters.
The Tech Challenge, a 35-year-old program, invites teams of students in Grades 4-12 to use the engineering design process to solve real-world problems. Moreover, the Tech Academy provides professional development for teachers to bring STEM curricula into Bay Area classrooms. The Tech For Global Good, formally known as the Tech Awards, focuses on inspiring problem solvers to tackle the planet’s toughest challenges, such as climate change, clean water, and access to healthcare.
The most recent investment in The Tech Interactive was a $200.00K grant investment at 20 December 2023 by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. Supporting The Tech Interactive means supporting an organization that is significantly deepening its impact in Silicon Valley.
