Lam Research and LEGO Education have announced a multiyear partnership aimed at expanding access to hands-on STEM learning for children and teenagers aged 5 to 16. The collaboration is backed by a US$15 million commitment from the Lam Foundation, to be distributed over a four-year period between 2026 and 2029.
Lam Research Partners With LEGO Education
The partnership will fund expanded access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities in classrooms around the world, which includes LEGO Education learning kits and educational resources focused on building computer science and AI literacy skills for school-aged students. As part of the agreement, Lam Research will also become the founding sponsor of LEGO League, a global hands-on STEM impact program for children and teens that is set to launch in August 2027.
The rationale behind the investment draws on research commissioned by LEGO Education – a recent international study found that nine out of ten teachers believe their students are most engaged during hands-on activities. Over 80% of respondents said learning through play supports improvements in collaboration, problem-solving, self-motivation, and knowledge retention. Despite this, 67% of international teachers surveyed said current computer science materials lack a hands-on, collaborative component.
The partnership aligns with one of the Lam Foundation’s core focus areas: transformative learning. Lam Research already supports a range of workforce development and philanthropic initiatives, including continuing education programs for professionals transitioning into semiconductor careers, grants to help engineering students complete their degrees, scholarship programs, and university collaborations.
Pokdepinion: Spending US$15 million to get kids excited about STEM via LEGO is probably one of the more sensible things a semiconductor company has ever done.
