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Join us as a player or a sponsor of the Strokes of Genius Charity Golf Tournament and help support STEM, startups, and innovation — where your impact goes far beyond the course.

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Your support fuels opportunities—helping curious minds, bold thinkers, and future leaders find their path, build skills, and make a difference. 

Griffiss Grounds – S1 E1 Kaylon Paterson

Welcome to Griffiss Grounds, your collaboration and connection to the people that work, live and play with the Griffiss Institute. On this episode, we sat down with Kaylon Paterson, Founder...

Meet Madison Venables!

As a former educator, Madison thrives on collecting and analyzing data from students in our STEM camps nationwide. From Sphero driving bots to robot dogs, she tracks the stories behind...

Meet Payson Bolinski!

Originally set on pursuing a career in the medical field, Payson’s journey took a new course after attending our STEM camps. Now, with a newfound passion and drive, she’s excited...

Meet Michael Baker!

Michael Baker is a student with big dreams and even bigger determination. 🌟 Because of the Griffiss Institute, Michael discovered the collaborative opportunities he needed to connect, learn, and grow...

Meet Herb Dwyer!

We’ve launched 51 tech startups and supported 40 business incubator clients, fueling the growth of promising ventures. Our focus on nurturing talent has resulted in 3 startups in residence committed...

Meet Dominic Marrero!

Dominic is a freshman at West Virginia University with dreams as big as the stars! After his first STEM challenge competition, Dominic’s passion for science and space soared. He was...

Meet Declan Reed: Winner of AFRL’s April Challenge Competition and ORION STEM Alum

Did you know that the winner of April’s Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Challenge Competition, Declan Reed, was not only a dedicated high school student but also a participant in...

Contact Us

For inquiries or to learn more about how you can get involved, please contact Melissa Tallman at mtallman@griffissinstitute.org.

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Due to the severe weather conditions and state of emergency declared by the City of Rome, Rome Labs & Innovare Advancement Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This closure affects all Griffiss Institute staff, residents, guests, and program participants, including STEM campers, interns, visiting faculty, fellows, and incubator clients. We will resume normal business hours of operation on July 18, 2024.

If you are impacted by the tornado and need assistance please call 211 or text 898-211, the United Way of Mohawk Valley can assist you with proper resources during this time. www.211midyork.com