This year's Pathways to Success Dinner & Awards theme is "Innovation in Action: Building a Brighter Future by Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators."
Order of Events
| Welcome Remarks | By Kids in Tech Board of Directors |
| School Partnership Award: Frederic T. Greenhalge Elementary School of Lowell, MA | Presented by Board Member Jason Shapiro |
| Instructor of the Year: Nyah Huntley | Presented by Kids in Tech Catalyst Council Vice President Morgan Hricay |
| Introduction to Keynote Speaker | By Kids in Tech Catalyst Council Co-Chair Morgan Britt-Webb |
| Keynote Speech | By Vice President of Workforce Development at The Alliance for Climate Transition Barry Reaves |
| Introduction to Catalyst Council | Presented by Kids in Tech Catalyst Council Members |
| Kids in Tech After-School Tech Club Student Interview | Hosted by Board Member Kimberly Burnett |
| Instructor of the Year: Kasawuli Sserugooti | Presented by Kids in Tech Program Instructor Safwan Ibraheem |
| Philanthropic Partner Award: Life Science Cares Boston | Presented by Board Member Ryan Callahan |
| Philanthropic Partner Award - Marissa Samuels-Raposo | Presented by Board Member Kimberly Burnett |
| Paddle Raise Activity | |
| Announcement of Silent Auction Winners | |
| Closing Remarks | By Founder, President, & CEO at Kids in Tech Olu Ibrahim |
Activities, Hosted by the Kids in Tech Catalyst Council
- pH Indicator Cocktails - Is it a potion or a pH experiment? Add a splash of acid or base and watch your drink magically shift colors! This tasty trick uses natural pH indicators to reveal the science behind acids and bases—cheers to chemistry!
- Dancing Oobleck - What happens when sound meets science? Watch this strange goo—called oobleck—dance to the beat! It’s a wild mix of rhythm, vibration, and non-Newtonian fluid fun.
- Vanishing Water Trick - Is it magic... or science? Pour water into a cup—then poof! it's gone. Discover how a special polymer makes water vanish before your eyes.
- Paper Chromatography - Think that marker is just one color? Think again! Watch ink magically separate into its hidden hues as water pulls pigments across paper. It’s art meets chemistry—create your own colorful masterpiece!
As part of our fundraising efforts for this year's Pathways to Success, we have an amazing auction taking place! From exclusive hand-signed memorabilia to dream experiences to be shared with loved ones, there is something for everyone at our auction.
Every bid you place helps us get one step closer to empowering 10,000 young minds through free, hands-on STEAM education by 2028! This is YOUR chance to win amazing items and experiences - all while making a lasting impact on the lives of youth throughout Massachusetts. 100% of the proceeds from this auction go directly towards providing resources and opportunities to our youth through our flagship program - After-School Tech Clubs.
