Work We Do - Pan African Technical Association

Work We Do

PATA aims to demonstrate to students the benefits of a STEAM education for themselves and their communities motivating them to pursue a professional career in these disciplines. This is accomplished by offering high quality interactive hands-on classes, afterschool tutoring programs, technology-centered field trips and technical and non-technical community presentations and talks.

Pan African Technical Association is...

PATA is an association of scientists, technologists, engineers, educators and interested individuals that shares a deep-rooted interest in assisting students in learning STEAM.

community programs, technology exchange between African and African American scientists and engineers

African Volunteers

Ethiopian Civil Engineer Bekalu, who is also a PATA Leader volunteer. He is working on one of three construction projects in Addis Ababa.

Technology Field Trips

Summer field trip to SpaceX, one of many science and technology activities, which impact numerous youth in the greater Los Angeles area thanks to the Joan and Chris Robinson-Berry Foundation, PATA supporters and volunteers.

PATA STEAM ASAP Classes

PATA is a recipient of funding from Southern California Edison and the Edison International Grant Program for its STEAM program where students participate in hands-on scientific demonstrations.