Impact
Senators, mayors, state representatives, and FIRST leadership have visited ITKAN and publicly recognized our work.
In their own words
FIRST leadership and Texas elected officials on what ITKAN has built and why it matters.
United States Senator · Maryland
ITKAN HQ, Plano, TX
ITKAN is doing extraordinary work to make sure the next generation of innovators comes from every community in America.
ITKAN was honored to receive Senator Chris Van Hollen at our headquarters in Plano. Our students gave the Senator a tour and demonstrated the robotics skills they've gained at ITKAN. We discussed ITKAN's unique model as the largest, fastest-growing robotics network in Texas and the US.
United States Senator · New Mexico
NASA STEM Competition
These New-Mexicans made our state very proud at the NASA STEM Competition.
Senator Martin Heinrich recognized ITKAN's founding students from New Mexico, where the movement began in 2016 with a breakout NM regionals season, for representing the state with distinction at the NASA STEM Competition.
City of Plano, TX
ITKAN Innovation Hub
What ITKAN has built in Plano is exactly the kind of program that strengthens our city: STEM education with real impact.
Plano Mayor John Muns toured the ITKAN Innovation Hub, exploring opportunities to expand youth robotics education across the city and surrounding communities.
Mayor, City of Richardson, TX
Innovation Hub Grand Opening
From Richardson to Plano, ITKAN has shown what STEM education can do for our communities: lifting up the next generation of leaders.
Mayor Omar shared powerful reflections at the Innovation Hub Grand Opening. He emphasized the critical role of STEM education in uplifting communities and celebrated ITKAN's journey from Richardson to Plano.
Texas State Representative · District 92
Innovation Hub Grand Opening
These students are not just learning robotics; they're learning to lead. Texas is proud to recognize ITKAN.
Rep. Salman Bhojani, the first Muslim and first South Asian elected to the Texas Legislature, co-presented ITKAN with an official State Resolution and invited ITKAN students to the Texas House Floor in 2027.
Texas State Representative · District 70
Innovation Hub Grand Opening
These students don't just build robots; they build a stronger Texas. We're proud to recognize ITKAN at the State Capitol.
Rep. Mihaela Plesa co-drafted Texas House Bill 550 with ITKAN's female students and co-presented the official State Resolution recognizing ITKAN's STEM-education impact at the Innovation Hub Grand Opening.
Plano City Council
Innovation Hub Grand Opening
I was deeply impressed by what I witnessed here. The City of Plano is excited for Itkan's future.
Councilmember Kehr presented ITKAN with a City of Plano commendation, expressing his excitement for the program's continued growth in the city.
Executive Chair, FIRST in Texas
Innovation Hub Grand Opening
ITKAN is one of the most rapidly growing and impactful robotics networks I've seen in Texas.
Eric J. Van Gemeren, Executive Chair of FIRST in Texas, spoke about the importance of STEM education and ITKAN's role in shaping future innovators in the state.
