Pictured – Left to right: Luis Barrios, Production Manager, Angela Martinez, HR Manager, Fred Telling, NCAR, Alex Herrington, Quality Manager & Dillon Newton, Controller. Not pictured Ron Walker, Plant Manager
Big news, Roswell! 🚀 The Leprino Company Foundation is helping us take STEM learning to new heights—literally—by providing a $50,000 grant supporting the STEM Discovery Zone Powered by GRADD (Global Robot and Drone Deployment) at the 2025 National Championship Air Races, coming to town September 10–14.
If you haven’t heard about the STEM Discovery Zone yet, get ready—it’s where kids (and kids-at-heart) can dive into hands-on experiences with drones, robots, flight simulators, and all kinds of high-tech gadgets. It’s not just fun—it’s an inspiring peek into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math, all wrapped up in the thrill of aviation.
Fred Telling, Chairman and CEO of NCAR, shared how much this support means:
“We are deeply appreciative of the Leprino Company Foundation’s support for our community and for our STEM programming. Their investment helps us create an unforgettable experience for young people—one that sparks curiosity, ignites passion, and plants the seeds for future careers in STEM.”
Reza Karamooz, our Education Director and the founder of the STEM Discovery Zone, couldn’t hide his excitement:
“This grant means we can expand our STEM Discovery Zone experiences to reach even more students and families in Roswell and beyond. The Leprino Company Foundation’s generosity helps us open doors for the next generation of innovators.”
The Leprino Company Foundation sees this as more than just an event—it’s a chance to invest in the community’s future:
“The STEM Discovery Zone is the perfect place for us to demonstrate our commitment to education and community growth. We’re thrilled to be part of the inaugural National Championship Air Races in Roswell and proud to help inspire young people to dream big.”
We can’t wait to welcome you to Roswell for an unforgettable week of high-speed racing, jaw-dropping aerobatics, and incredible STEM learning. The STEM Discovery Zone will be open all event long for students and families, thanks to the amazing support from Leprino Company Foundation.
Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and come see what the future of innovation looks like—up close and in the air.
📅 September 10–14, 2025
📍 Roswell, NM
🌐 Learn More at airrace.org
