BILLUND, Denmark — Following a ceremony at the LEGO® Group headquarters, Lam Research Corp. and LEGO® Education has announced a partnership to expand access to hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences for children and teens, helping foster future generations of innovators. As the emerging AI era drives demand for semiconductors, computing, robotics and advanced sciences, the talent gap is widening in the disciplines that underpin them. Supported by a U.S. $15 million commitment from the Lam Foundation*, the new agreement builds on the two companies’ longstanding focus on STEM education and aims to broaden access to meaningful and engaging learning experiences for young students ages 5 to 16.
Lam believes children who learn and enjoy STEM subjects early are more likely to continue learning in these fields and be more open to STEM careers. Hands-on learning can help to make difficult concepts “click” for kids. A recent international study commissioned by LEGO Education found that 9 out of 10 teachers believe their students are most engaged during hands-on activities, and over 80% say learning through play supports improvements in collaboration1, problem-solving skills, self-motivation and knowledge retention. Yet, 67% of international teachers surveyed said current computer science materials lack a hands-on, collaborative component.2
“Whatever the challenge, technology is often at the heart of the solution. It is also a powerful uniter, bringing people across the globe together to solve problems and create new possibilities,” said Tim Archer, president and chief executive officer of Lam Research. “Our partnership with LEGO Education is about sparking that curiosity early. Through transformative learning experiences, we are helping kids take their first steps on a journey to become tomorrow’s innovators.”
“Every young person deserves the opportunity to explore and help shape the technologies transforming our lives. Through Lam Research’s partnership, more young people will have access to hands-on learning that helps them discover what they’re capable of creating, building and achieving,” said Victor Saeijs, president of LEGO Education. “When students see that they belong in STEM, it becomes more than a subject. It becomes a future they can imagine for themselves.”
The Lam Foundation donation*, which will be distributed over a four-year period, will support expanded access to STEM learning opportunities in classrooms around the world, including hands-on learning kits and educational resources that focus on building computer science and AI literacy skills. Separately, Lam will also be the founding sponsor of LEGO® League, a global, hands-on, STEM impact program for children and teens launching in August 2027.
The partnership aligns directly with one of the Lam Foundation’s key focus areas: transformative learning. Lam supports a full spectrum of workforce development programs and philanthropic initiatives designed to increase access to STEM education. This includes continuing education programs for professionals who want to transition into careers in the semiconductor industry and grants to help students complete their engineering degrees. Lam’s initiatives also include scholarship programs and collaborations with leading universities for college-aged students and apprenticeship programs for students seeking careers in skilled trades. Through its partnership with LEGO Education, Lam is now adding support for STEM education for school-aged children to its robust portfolio.
For more than 45 years, LEGO Education has brought hands-on learning experiences to classrooms by combining educator expertise, the LEGO brick and learning through play. Through its LEGO League program, LEGO Education is helping more students learn by doing as they apply technology and creativity to solve real-world problems, build confidence and have fun.
