Pursuit of Innovation (Pi515)

We outfit the next generation of programmers to change their world. Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s demands, one student at a time.

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Proud to lead an interactive AI ethics session at the West Des Moines Chamber’s HSLA program! Thanks to Microsoft for supporting our youth leadership & innovation. At Pi515, we empower students to shape the future of technology. #Pi515 #YouthLeadership #AIEthics #DesMoines #Iowa

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This May, Pi515 is the featured Kindness Collective non-profit by Lift Women's Foundation & Royal Neighbors of America. Do a kind act, share it here https://t.co/X5GO6xUW09, and Pi515 earns $10 (up to $4,000). #kindness #pi515

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Student success takes a village! Shoutout to Mike Tierney, Tim Brickley & Sadie Nymeyer—our Day of Innovation educator prize winners. Thank you for inspiring Pi515 students. We appreciate every teacher. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🌟 #Pi515 #ThankYouTeachers

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Excited for 2026 Pi515 Capture the Flag! Students solve real tech puzzles, connect with @Principal, and build cybersecurity skills. Let the ethical hacking begin! #Cybersecurity #TryHackMe

Let the hacking begin — ethically, of course! #pi515 #Iowa #talent #cyber

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This May, support Pi515's kindness drive! Report acts of kindness & help raise $10 each: https://t.co/6VddXC1PI8 #KindnessCollective @LiftWomensFoundation @RoyalNeighbors

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We're BLOWN AWAY after #DayOfInnovation2026! 🤖✨
200+ youth. 60 mentors. One unforgettable day.
"I really believe Pi515 is one of the best organizations to invest in our students in our community!" — Chris Saldanha, DOI Volunteer
🎥 https://t.co/B7WvQfCUyW
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Pi515 Challenge 🥇

Which tech solution would you build?

A. AI tutor
B. Safer smart city tool
C. Teen money app
D. Robot/AI assistant

Comment A, B, C, or D.

Bonus claps 👏👏 if you name a solution needed in your school, community, or industry.

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What a WHIRLWIND! We’re blown away by the Day of Innovation—a day of learning, growth, and community. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for investing in our youth. To our students: we’re honored to be part of your journey. #DayOfInnovation #AI #Tech #Pi515

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We are excited to share our Day of Innovation Award Winners!

Leaving a Legacy: Steve Shaffer

Community Champion: Mary Bontrager

Trailblazer: Principal Financial Group, John Deere

Community Impact : KKR, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, United Way of Central Iowa

Educator: Thuy Do

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It’s so inspiring to watch students grow in confidence and build meaningful friendships while pursuing their goals and dreams together 💚

We’re incredibly proud of all of our Girls Entrepreneurship Incubator students and can’t wait to share our finalists soon!

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From a pom-pom entrance to FaceTiming friends far away… this celebration had it all 🎉💚

At Pi515 office, surrounded by friends, family, and community leaders, we surprised him with the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship.

Read the story here:
https://t.co/v0PUzOBjFY

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Whether you're planning for college, buying your first car, or trying to make your summer job earnings last, SMART Money gives you the tools to take control of your financial future today.

Register for the program here! 👉 https://t.co/B0Px0bhKEo

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Day of Innovation Keynote Speaker Highlight 🎤✨: Jonathan Ran

Jonathan is a Business Intelligence Analyst at Principal Financial Group and co-founder of Neobotics Foundation Inc.
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Student Spotlight: Romas Pokhrel 🎓✨

We recently surprised him to celebrate being named an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient! Romas has also been accepted to both Grinnell College and Vanderbilt University, earning a $200,000 scholarship from Grinnell.

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AI Challenge Speaker Highlight! ⭐

Mazen Arawi is a Founder and AI strategist focused on helping organizations adopt AI in meaningful, human-centered ways. As the founder of WorkEAI, he is working to make AI more accessible for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Our GEI students wrapped up their final class before the Day of Innovation—we’re so proud of all their hard work! 💚 A big thank you to our mentors and judges who helped make this journey possible:

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Swipe through for a preview of what’s in store at our Day of Innovation 💚✨

Spots are filling fast—register today ⏳ 👉https://t.co/mS5NPD5Gp1

Want to get involved? Volunteer or support the event here: https://t.co/KOqErdBFla

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We asked Maya France, Pi515 alum and GEI leader, a few questions about AI.

For students interested in studying AI, Maya shares her experience pursuing it as a minor and offers insight on how students can prepare for an AI-driven future.

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Join us on April 23 for Pi515’s Day of Innovation: Harnessing Talent in the Age of AI!

Thank you to our sponsors—Microsoft, BHE Renewables, Casey’s, Polk County Board of Advisors, and Prairie Meadows

Register today! 👉 https://t.co/3D9YqTMPpg

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AI Challenge Speaker Highlight! ⭐

We’re excited to highlight Scott Degeest, a computational social scientist bringing a unique perspective to this year’s AI Challenge! 👏

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