Science In A Suitcase

Science In A Suitcase Science In A Suitcase travel the globe teaching kids of all ages about the world of science, technology and the arts through robotics.

SCIENCE IN A SUITCASE partners with nonprofits around the world to spark children’s passions for science, technology, and the arts, igniting unlimited possibilities for their futures. Our STEAM based programs engage kids with hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and give them the confidence that they can succeed.

Robots 🤖New tech 💡Kids building 🚀And one VERY curious rhino 🦏We loved hosting Karen Bebelaar and Jonas Zagatta of World ...
04/11/2026

Robots 🤖
New tech 💡
Kids building 🚀
And one VERY curious rhino 🦏

We loved hosting Karen Bebelaar and Jonas Zagatta of World Robot Olympiad and the incredible team from Stem Impact Center Kenya in Nanyuki for a hands-on robotics workshop with our students and teachers 💛

It was the students’ first time using the MATRIX robotics system. They have only worked with EV3 before, so getting to explore new sensors and new ways of building was a big deal. So many “wait… it can do THAT?!” moments.

We were also lucky to have our board member Robyn Emerson there to experience it all with us.

We wrapped it up with a game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where a rhino decided to come say hello very up close 😅

Learning here does not stay in the classroom. That is exactly the point.

Robyn T. Emerson Mwenda Jeremiah Ol Pejeta Conservancy

12/03/2025

They were the only team using the older EV3 robot.
They heard the chuckles.
They chose courage anyway.

Last week, students from rural community schools in Nanyuki, Kenya traveled outside their country for the first time — all the way to Singapore — to compete at the World Robot Olympiad. 🤖✈️

They explored a futuristic city, visited UWCSEA’s incredible innovation labs, and stepped onto a global stage with the world’s top teams.

At their first trial run, they realized every other team was using the newest Spike Prime robots. Ours were the only EV3s in the room. It was intimidating… but they didn’t back down.

They learned. They adapted.
They improved every day.
And they finished 78 out of 96 teams worldwide — proud, inspired, and forever changed.

This trip happened because our community showed up.
Google and Camden Education covered over a third of the cost, and 70+ donors helped raise the rest. We’re so grateful. 💛

Today is Giving Tuesday. Help us bring robotics and world-opening opportunities to even more kids in Laikipia.

Donate. Share. Believe in their potential.
https://scienceinasuitcase.org/?form=Africa2025

When we travel, the kids travel.

11/29/2025

Huge thank you to UWCSEA for hosting our Kenyan team in Singapore 🤖✨

The students explored the Ideas Hub, teamed up with UWC learners, laser-cut their own keychains, and got inspired by so many hands-on learning spaces.

And we’re incredibly grateful for the donation of four EV3 kits — these will change lives back home.

11/29/2025

From sunrise in Kenya to sunset in Singapore… the world opened up for these kids — and their dreams did too.

This is more than travel.
It’s transformation.
It’s possibility.
It’s the power of giving rural learners access to the world — and watching their confidence, curiosity, and dreams expand in real time.

We are so proud of the Sweetwaters Primary & Junior School team as they prepare to represent Kenya at the WRO Finals.

Stay tuned for more updates from Singapore!

One year ago, their school got computers for the very first time.In February, we introduced robotics.By June, they won t...
11/23/2025

One year ago, their school got computers for the very first time.

In February, we introduced robotics.

By June, they won the National WRO Competition in Nairobi.

And today… these incredible kids from a rural community in Nanyuki, Kenya are on their way to Singapore to compete in the World Robotic Olympiad International Finals.

Their robot even has its own suitcase. 🧳🤖
Because this isn’t just a trip...it’s a milestone. A transformation. A door opening to a bigger world than they ever imagined.

Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent their school, their community, and Kenya on the global stage. 🌍❤️

11/21/2025

While the school term ended weeks ago, our Sweet Waters robotics team hasn’t slowed down for a moment.

Instead of enjoying their holiday, Brian, Ryan, and Santana have been at school Monday through Friday, practicing tirelessly to prepare for the World Robotic Olympiad Finals in Singapore.

Their teachers, Loise, Robert and Jeremy, have been there with them every step of the way — giving their own holiday time to guide, teach, and cheer them on.

This is dedication.
This is passion.
And this is the power of opportunity in the hands of young innovators. 🌍🤖✨

A beautiful moment for our Sweet Waters robotics team from Nanyuki, Kenya!With support from the local county governor’s ...
11/20/2025

A beautiful moment for our Sweet Waters robotics team from Nanyuki, Kenya!

With support from the local county governor’s office, each student and teacher received funds to help prepare for their upcoming trip to Singapore for the World Robotic Olympiad.

The team decided to use part of that support to buy something symbolic and practical: their very first suitcases.

For each of these kids (and teachers), this will be their first time leaving Kenya — and this small act of choosing a suitcase represents something much bigger: possibility, pride, and a community standing behind them. ❤️🌍🤖

11/19/2025

Meet Ryan — one of the bright young innovators from our Sweet Waters robotics program in Nanyuki, Kenya. 🌍🤖

From building his first robot to earning a spot at the World Robotic Olympiad in Singapore, Ryan’s journey is proof of what can happen when curiosity meets opportunity.

He’s determined to represent his family, his community, and everyone who has supported him along the way — and we couldn’t be more proud.

Thank you to all who are helping make this once-unreachable dream possible. Your support is opening doors for kids like Ryan every single day. ❤️

https://scienceinasuitcase.donorsupport.co/page/KenyaSingapore2025


🌳 Rooted in Gratitude: A Creative Workshop FundraiserGratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s neuroscience! 💜Just 60 second...
11/14/2025

🌳 Rooted in Gratitude: A Creative Workshop Fundraiser

Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s neuroscience! 💜
Just 60 seconds of genuine gratitude can bring your brain and heart into coherence, boosting clarity, creativity, and emotional resilience.

Join us Nov 15th for Rooted in Gratitude, a live NeuroGraphica® workshop:
🖊 Drawing-based, neuroscience-backed, meditative experience
🌱 Explore gratitude as a living, growing state of being
💻 Online via Zoom — no art skills needed!

✨ Details:
📅 Saturday, Nov 15, 2025
🕘 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
🎟 Free to join | Donations encouraged
💙 100% of proceeds support Science in a Suitcase, helping rural Kenyan students access hands-on STEM & creativity programs.

👉 Register here: https://www.heartflow.life/fundraiser-gratitude

Your Tree of Gratitude becomes part of a forest of change. 🌳

11/12/2025

At Ol Pejeta, conservation goes beyond protecting wildlife — it’s also about creating opportunities for the next generation.

Earlier this year, three students from Sweetwaters Primary and Junior School — Brian Mubea, Ryan Kiambuthi and Santana Tahri — built their very first robot. Just months later, they tied for first place nationally at the .international Kenya Finals. This November, they’ll travel to Singapore to represent Kenya on the international stage.

Their journey is part of a partnership between and Ol Pejeta, which has brought robotics to six community schools across Laikipia. More than 200 students now take part each year, developing creativity, teamwork and critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

While robotics may seem far removed from wildlife conservation, it’s driven by the same goal — building a sustainable future powered by knowledge. Through our Conservation Education Programme, over 25,000 children visit Ol Pejeta each year to learn about ecosystems and environmental protection. We also support 36 local schools, helping over 9,000 students gain access to quality education through improved classrooms, dormitories and computer labs.

Partnering with NGOs like .education and , Ol Pejeta is expanding digital literacy and ensuring rural students aren’t left behind in the global tech revolution.

The Sweetwaters team’s success is proof of what’s possible when innovation meets access.

Step Into the Wild (and Help Our Kids Get to Singapore!) 🦏Have you ever dreamed of standing face-to-face with a rhino — ...
11/07/2025

Step Into the Wild (and Help Our Kids Get to Singapore!) 🦏

Have you ever dreamed of standing face-to-face with a rhino — without leaving your living room? Now you can!

Join us Saturday, Nov 8 at 8:30 AM CST for Step Into the Wild – Virtually!, a live Zoom event straight from the savannahs of Laikipia County, Kenya.

You’ll meet Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, and the caregivers protecting them every day. Ask questions live and experience conservation in real time!

💚 All proceeds help students from Sweetwaters Primary and Junior School in rural Kenya travel to Singapore to represent their country at the World Robot Olympiad Finals.

📅 Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM CST | 4:30 PM Kenya Time
🎟️ A minimum donation of $25 gives you access to this unforgettable experience.
👉 Donate here: https://scienceinasuitcase.donorsupport.co/page/KenyaSingapore2025
💻 Your Zoom link will be included in your donation confirmation email.

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