STEM Education
Program
Inspire Future Scientists
with TAE Technologies
At TAE Technologies, we are committed to advancing education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with a special focus on fusion energy. We believe that investing in education today means building the innovators of tomorrow. Our mission is to spark curiosity in young minds and empower students to explore STEM subjects, laying a strong foundation for their personal growth and the future of science and technology.
As fusion energy evolves into a commercially viable industry, it will open new career paths and reshape existing ones. This transformation will increase the demand for specialized training, offering exciting opportunities in education, research, and industry.
We are honored to support teachers in guiding the next generation of creative thinkers and future “fusioneers.” Together, we can inspire students to imagine, explore, and lead the way into a new era of energy solutions.
We’d love to work with schools and other educational groups with an interest in fusion. We are available for in-person demonstrations within a 25-mile radius of our headquarters in Foothill Ranch, CA. Please contact us!
About Us
Founded by passionate employees in 2019, our initiative is entirely volunteer-driven and dedicated to promoting STEM education and careers within the community. We actively host and participate in local events, providing engaging presentations and demonstrations focused on fusion physics and the diverse career opportunities in the fusion industry. Our offerings cater to all age groups, from elementary students to college-level learners, featuring career presentations by physicists, mechanical engineers, vacuum technicians, electrical engineers, electricians, and data scientists.
Participants can engage in discussions about career journeys and receive valuable advice, along with resume-building workshops and on-site facility tours to inspire the next generation of community leaders.
Demos
Electromagnetic Can Crusher
Faraday Induction, Lorenz forces and Lenz’s Law.
Vacuum Chamber & Magdeburg Hemispheres
Boyle’s Law, volume at atmosphere vs. vacuum
Van de Graaff Generator
Electron transfer, electric fields, and charge
Magnetic Eddy Current Tubes
• Magnets dropped through tubes of various materials
• Changes in magnetic field cause magnets to fall at different rates
• Incomplete geometries disrupt the induced magnetic field, reducing the effect of eddy currents on the velocity of the magnets
Plasma Balls
• Glass dome filled with noble gas and an electrode
• Negative charge on the electrode causes electrons to shed, ionizing gas into plasma
• Touching the dome changes the behavior of the plasma, demonstrating electron transfer
Liquid Nitrogen
• Various objects dipped in liquid nitrogen, showcasing the effects of dramatic changes in temperature
• Leidenfrost effect, where liquid, in proximity to a much hotter surface, forms a vapor layer that prevents it from immediately boiling off
Feedback
“Thank you so much for bringing your team to share your experience, expertise, and insights with our Middle School students last Tuesday. I had a chance to visit part of your session and the video follow-up discussion was interesting, informative, and relevant.
The students enjoyed being on a university campus and having their curiosity piqued for careers in science and the engineering process.
Thanks again for taking time from your schedule and making this investment in IUSD students; I appreciate it.”
Bob Curley
STEM Director
Irvine Unified School District
Coming Soon
TAE Technologies has developed workbooks for kindergarten to 5th-grade students that explore the sun’s energy, the basics of fusion energy, and the pros and cons of several energy sources, all within the context of our planet’s energy needs.
These workbooks feature main lessons, vocabulary exercises, hands-on activities, and experiments, allowing students to learn in a fun and interactive way. Upon completion, students can download a personalized certificate of excellence to celebrate their achievements.
