TeleSquads is the world’s first virtual experiential-learning and volunteer program for high school student groups on an international level.
STEM TeleSquads are an international collaboration to improve access to clean potable water in underserved communities in Honduras and Nicaragua. Each TeleSquad is a live project based learning case study involving engineering challenges in which students collaborate with our engineer to map out and design a full water system in rural communities.
TeleSquads are structured as up to 14 guided online sessions over the course of 4-12 weeks customized to meet your schedule and curricular objectives.
Current Programs
Water Science – Analyzing Potable Water Quality
Apply environmental science and chemical engineering fundamentals to test the quality and efficacy of clean water initiatives in Nicaragua.
Technology II – Web Solutions for Refugee-Owned Businesses (Greece)
Identify and develop technology solutions for small businesses in Athens
Technology I – Digitizing Sustainable Development (Panama)
Digitize Savings & Loan Portfolios for Banks: Learn about and participate in a live cloud-based implementation that connects rural banks throughout Central America.
Engineering II – Infrastructure Design for Sustainable Development in Central America
Implement structural engineering concepts to design and select materials for water projects such as water tanks, cisterns, control booths, and underground pump stations in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Engineering III – Residential Architecture and Materials Science in Central America
Use structural engineering fundamentals to design and select materials for home repairs and construction in rural Honduras and Nicaragua.
Engineering I – Designing Community Water Systems in Central America
Apply civil engineering fundamentals to design community water systems in rural Honduras and Nicaragua.
Make an impact abroad, right from home
STEM TeleSquad Sample Itinerary
TeleSquads may be scheduled over a 1-9 week period.
STEM TeleSquads may be scheduled over a 1-9 week period. Our team works with you to customize for your school or class.
During these sessions, students get practice experience working on a real water system design, learn and apply engineering software and other technical field tools, and increase cultural competence in unique international contexts.
Will your school join the movement?
View Information Session
Our experts recently hosted an information session for classroom leaders to learn more about how easy it is to keep students engaged virtually with Global STEM TeleSquads. View the recording where they walk through the itinerary and explain how each session can create meaningful learning outcomes through hands-on application.
Our Panel
Erik Werner President Squads Abroad |
Julio Granados WASH Program Manager Panama |
Pablo Garrón Executive Director Panama |
