STEM ATLANTA
STEM Atlanta is the talent intelligence layer of the Generation G Summit. Led by Founder Dr. Maxine Cain, STEM Atlanta has built a pipeline of work-ready, AI-era professionals — vetted, trained, and ready to meet Atlanta's most in-demand employers on July 9, 2026.
THE VOICE OF THE TALENT
The leader who built Atlanta's most trusted STEM talent pipeline — and who shows up at the Generation G Summit to prove the talent is ready, vetted, and waiting.
Dr. Maxine Cain
- Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) — Humanitarian Contributions to STEM Education
- B.S., Business & Human Resource Management — University of Phoenix
- 25+ Years Corporate Leadership Experience
- President Biden's Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
- Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award Recipient
- 2023 MECCA Chapter Excellence in Education Award — STEM Education
- Advisory Council Member — National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM)
- U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Ambassador
- CEO, Mathis, Griffin, Cain Consulting, LLC
- Creator, HERitage AI™ Program — AI Upskilling for Women Entrepreneurs
- Community Development Lead — OneTen Coalition
- Email: [email protected]
Dr. Maxine Cain is the Founder and Executive Director of STEM Atlanta, a transformative organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality STEM education for learners of all backgrounds — with a particular focus on empowering women and underrepresented communities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Under her leadership, STEM Atlanta has grown into a trusted force in Atlanta's innovation ecosystem, partnering with global corporations including Nike, IBM, Coca-Cola, Cisco, Google, and Microsoft to create meaningful pathways between talent and opportunity.
Dr. Cain's work sits at the intersection of education, workforce development, and community empowerment. She has built programs that reach students, educators, parents, and professionals — creating a full pipeline from curiosity to career. Her vision is simple and powerful: ignite every mind and transform the future.
As the Talent Side Host of the Generation G Summit, Dr. Cain brings her deep expertise in talent pipeline development and her network of work-ready STEM professionals to the table — making the case for the AI Generation and demonstrating that the talent is ready, vetted, and waiting.
Dr. Cain takes the stage at the Generation G Summit as the Talent Side Host — representing the AI Generation of work-ready STEM professionals who are trained, certified, and ready to contribute. She challenges corporations to look beyond traditional hiring pipelines and meet the talent where they are. Her presence at the Summit is the proof of concept: the pipeline is real, the talent is here, and the future of Atlanta's workforce is already in the room.
STEM Atlanta represents the talent. TAG US Worldwide represents the corporations. Two sides. One summit. See who makes the case.
Meet the Corporate Side Host →WHAT STEM ATLANTA DELIVERS
16 programs and initiatives across 4 sections — from Nike-sponsored hackathons and MIT quantum computing to community-embedded labs and women's executive leadership. Every program is designed to ignite curiosity, build skills, and connect talent to opportunity, from K-12 through career.
Nike-Sponsored Programs
STEM Atlanta's partnership with Nike represents one of the most dynamic corporate-nonprofit STEM education collaborations in Atlanta — leveraging Nike's global brand, technology platforms, and commitment to youth development.
National Sports Analytics Program
A cutting-edge initiative that teaches high school students the fundamentals of data science, analytics, and statistics through the lens of professional sports. Students work with real datasets from Nike's sports technology platforms guided by industry professionals.
Hack to Play Summer Hackathon
"The Future of Youth Sports" — a high-energy 3-day immersive hackathon where middle schoolers design, prototype, and pitch technology innovations at the intersection of sports, community, and social impact. Teams present to industry judges.
Nike Air Max Activation
An immersive single-day STEM experience at the Nike Unite Store in Atlanta. Students explore the science and innovation behind Air Max technology through physics of air pressure, materials chemistry, ecological science, and career exploration with Nike engineers.
Signature Programs
STEM Atlanta's flagship multi-partner educational experiences — each designed to connect young learners to STEM through a compelling, real-world context that resonates with their interests and lived experiences.
The Science of Beauty Summer Camp
A transformative week-long camp introducing young African American women to STEM through the beauty industry — cosmetic chemistry, dermatology, beauty technology, and entrepreneurship. Meets students at the intersection of science and culture.
Bang the Gavel — Court Day Lunch & Learn
An annual immersive experience in a real Fulton County courtroom — students observe live proceedings, interact with Magistrate Judges, participate in mock court, and engage in a lunch discussion with legal professionals. Held each February.
AI Adventures for Young Minds
A 6-week virtual after-school program guiding students through AI — machine learning, generative AI, DIY AI projects, real-world applications, and AI ethics. No prior coding experience required. Culminates in a student AI project showcase.
Drone Technology Program
A hands-on career-connected program covering aviation fundamentals, drone assembly, FAA-regulated flight training, drone programming, and industry applications — from agriculture to healthcare delivery. Core focus: increasing female representation in aerospace.
Ready, VET, Go! Summer Camp
An award-winning multi-day summer program at UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens — guided tours of the teaching hospital, hands-on animal care, lab experiences in pathology and anatomy, and mentorship with veterinarians from diverse backgrounds.
AI & Quantum Computing Program
STEM Atlanta's most advanced offering — a university-grade introduction to AI and quantum computing delivered with The Coding School and MIT. Students write and run actual quantum programs. Certificate of completion awarded.
Science of Golf Summer Program
An innovative partnership with PXG Golf using golf as a vehicle for deep STEM exploration — projectile physics, materials science, biomechanics, shot-tracking data analytics, and golf course ecology. Breaks socioeconomic and racial barriers to golf access.
'Let's Create' Tech Excursion
A 3-hour workshop at the Usher's New Look Disruptivator Summit — students explore IBM Watson Orchestrate, build creative AI mini-projects, and hear from IBM engineers. Delivered to hundreds of young leaders at one of the country's most prestigious youth leadership conferences.
Music and Technology Program
A boundary-breaking initiative fusing music passion with coding and technology through Google's BreakBeatCode program. Students create original music through code, explore DAWs and music production tech, and learn music entrepreneurship — royalties, streaming, and the business of sound.
Ongoing & Recurring Programs
Sustained initiatives providing continuous learning environments for students across multiple semesters, school years, or as recurring annual experiences — building long-term STEM identity and community.
STEM In The City — Summerhill
STEM Atlanta's most community-embedded initiative — a vibrant ongoing after-school and summer program in the Summerhill neighborhood. Digital-creative lab space offering masterclasses, STEM challenges, tech labs, app development, 3D design, hack-a-thons, and entrepreneurial training.
STEM Innovation Academy
STEM Atlanta's flagship learning hub — the organizational spine connecting all programs. Offers master classes, coding courses, 3D design, app development, maker workshops, hack-a-thons, entrepreneurial business classes, conferences, and events to enhance the global talent pipeline.
Futurist 2030 Initiative
STEM Atlanta's forward-looking programs designed for young adult professionals and emerging leaders — bridging the gap between STEM education and workforce entry at the intersection of technology, leadership, and community impact.
STEM Atlanta Young Professionals Network
A community of practice for the next generation of STEM leaders — networking events, professional development workshops, mentorship of current students, industry panels, and career opportunity sharing. Network members mentor current STEM Atlanta students, creating a virtuous cycle of impact.
Women at the Helm
A leadership development initiative cultivating women who are leading — or preparing to lead — at the highest levels of STEM industry, academia, and entrepreneurship. Covers executive leadership, boardroom readiness, entrepreneurship, mentorship vs. sponsorship, and advocacy and policy.
HERitage AI™
Dr. Cain's signature AI empowerment program equipping women entrepreneurs and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead in an AI-driven world — covering emerging tech trends, reskilling strategies, and DEI-informed AI adoption frameworks.
AT THE SUMMIT, STEM ATLANTA AND TAG US WORLDWIDE COMPETE.
Two organizations. Two sides. One stage. STEM Atlanta and TAG US Worldwide represent their people — talent and corporations — making the case for their side, challenging the other, and proving in real time that the gap between them can be closed. The audience witnesses the moment it happens.
READY TO IGNITE YOUR FUTURE?
Whether you're a student, educator, parent, or professional — STEM Atlanta has a place for you. Join the community, explore the programs, and connect with the employers who are ready to meet you at the Generation G Summit on July 9, 2026.