Empowering Tomorrow's Muslim Innovators Today
We are a non-profit organization established to inspire a generation to contribute in the fields of STEM. Since 2016, we've been building a community of Muslim innovators through robotics education and bringing quality STEM programs to Islamic centers worldwide.
Our Story & Mission
The Itkan Institute of Technology was established by Dr. Mohamed Ebeida, a research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories. The story starts in New Mexico in 2016 where Dr. Ebeida led a Muslim robotics team to victory; collecting 25 trophies and winning the NM regionals tournament.
In 2021, Dr. Ebeida and his family moved to Dallas and started a new journey with The Marvels of MAS DFW - the first Muslim community robotics teams in Dallas. Since then, the Marvels have progressed massively in their knowledge of programming, building, 3D-modeling, and marketing robots and have expanded their reach internationally.
With the Marvels project showing great success and promise, ITKAN was established with the mission to go beyond teaching robotics. ITKAN aims to pass the torch of knowledge to inspire a generation to contribute in the fields of STEM by bringing the program to Islamic centers.
Innovation Lab
Where ideas become reality
ITKAN Locations
ITKAN Headquarters
Our Journey
From a winning robotics team in New Mexico to a global network of Islamic centers, here's how we've grown and evolved
The Beginning
Dr. Mohamed Ebeida leads a Muslim robotics team to victory in New Mexico, collecting 25 trophies and winning the NM regionals tournament.
Dallas Expansion
Dr. Ebeida and his family moved to Dallas and started The Marvels of MAS DFW - the first Muslim community robotics teams in Dallas.
Massive Progress
The Marvels have progressed massively in programming, building, 3D-modeling, and marketing robots, expanding reach internationally.
ITKAN Establishment
With the Marvels project showing great success, ITKAN was established with the mission to go beyond teaching robotics.
Islamic Centers Outreach
ITKAN aims to pass the torch of knowledge to inspire a generation in STEM by bringing the program to Islamic centers.
The Beginning
Dr. Mohamed Ebeida leads a Muslim robotics team to victory in New Mexico, collecting 25 trophies and winning the NM regionals tournament.
Dallas Expansion
Dr. Ebeida and his family moved to Dallas and started The Marvels of MAS DFW - the first Muslim community robotics teams in Dallas.
Massive Progress
The Marvels have progressed massively in programming, building, 3D-modeling, and marketing robots, expanding reach internationally.
ITKAN Establishment
With the Marvels project showing great success, ITKAN was established with the mission to go beyond teaching robotics.
Islamic Centers Outreach
ITKAN aims to pass the torch of knowledge to inspire a generation in STEM by bringing the program to Islamic centers.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do and shape the future we're building together
STEM Excellence
We believe that quality STEM education is the foundation for future innovation. Every program we design encourages creative thinking and technical mastery.
Islamic Community Focus
Our programs are specifically designed to serve Islamic centers and Muslim communities, ensuring culturally relevant and accessible STEM education.
Mentorship & Growth
We foster an environment where experienced mentors guide students through their STEM journey, building both technical skills and character.
Competition Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in competitive robotics, helping students achieve success in regional and national tournaments.
Our Locations
Find our main hub and additional locations across the U.S.
Main Location
624 Krona Drive, Ste 125,
Plano, TX 75074
Other Locations
- Islamic Society of Orange, CountyGarden Grove, CA
- Omar Islamic Center, Middletown, CT
- Islamic Foundation of South Florida, Sunrise, FL
- Worcester Islamic Center, Worcester, MA
- Alnoor Islamic Center, Fuquay, Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Islamic Association of Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
- Islamic Center of Morrisville, Morrisville, NC
- Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman, Durham, NC
- Muslim Education Center, Charlotte, NC
- Muslim Youth Community Center, Raleigh, NC
- MAS Toledo, Toledo, OH
- Khair Community Center, Oaks, PA
- Islamic Center of Quad Cities, Plano, TX
- GEM Academy and Center Plano, TX
- Irving Islamic School, Irving, TX
- Tamkeen, Seattle, Sultan, WA
The Board
Meet the team behind ITKAN - passionate leaders driving our mission forward
Dr. Mohamed Ebeida
Founder & President
Research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories who established ITKAN. Led a Muslim robotics team to victory in New Mexico in 2016, collecting 25 trophies and winning the NM regionals tournament.
Maznavi Jaleel
Board Member
Dedicated board member contributing to ITKAN's strategic direction and growth initiatives.
Ashraf Omar
Board Member
Board member focused on expanding ITKAN's reach and ensuring program quality across all chapters.
Hajira Kowser
Outreach Director
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Science and Master's in Business Administration from Bangalore University. After working for five years in Human Resources, Hajira began her journey as a Home Educator.
Altaf Hussain
Secretary
Mechanical Engineer working as Senior Software Engineer/Application Integration Manager at Sabre. Passionate about serving the community for the last 20 years. Former Den leader for boys scout troop and educator/mentor for children in STEM competitions. Specializes in 3D CAD/CAM designing and coaches students in augmented reality training modules for FTC teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our programs and mission
ITKAN combines hands-on robotics education with AI-enhanced learning platforms, creating a unique ecosystem that adapts to each student's learning style. Our focus on real-world problem-solving and industry partnerships provides students with practical experience that goes beyond traditional classroom learning.
We maintain consistency through our comprehensive training programs for educators, standardized curriculum frameworks, and regular quality assessments. Our digital platform allows real-time monitoring and support for all chapters worldwide.
Our programs are designed for students aged 8-18, with age-appropriate curricula that grow in complexity. We offer beginner-friendly introductory courses for younger students and advanced robotics and AI programming for high school students.
We offer various partnership models including chapter establishment, curriculum licensing, teacher training programs, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Contact our partnerships team to discuss the best option for your organization.