Our vision at Tawasaw-Itkan is to create a community that shares knowledge,
inspires passion for STEM, and fosters excellence through teamwork,
sacrifice, and mutual support. Together, we can build something
truly extraordinary for our children—and for the ummah.
Note: All new applicants will be on the waitlist and we will contact
them once there is a space open insha’Allah
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Mohamed Ebeida, a research scientist at Sandia Labs, Itkan began with a Muslim robotics team in New Mexico that won 25 trophies and the NM regionals. In 2021, Itkan moved to Dallas, launching the first Muslim community robotics hub.
From its roots in Dallas, Itkan expanded to 36+ teams in the Dallas–DFW area. Within just three years, it grew across 11 additional states, establishing over 100 teams, creating a strong national presence in robotics education.
Run by volunteer coaches and STEM mentors, Itkan aims to grow a network of teams sharing knowledge and passion for STEM. It supports teams in competitions like FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics to foster excellence in science and technology.
Our program offers hands-on experience in robotics through participating in competitions in the following leagues:
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – Introductory robotics for young learners.
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) – Intermediate robotics competition.
Our program will start tentatively by the end of May, inshaAllah. Sessions will be held at SBIA on Saturdays at 3:00PM, lasting approximately 3 hours for the FLL and 5 hours for the FTC.
This program is powered by the parents of the participating students, who volunteer their timeas coaches, mentors, and team leads.
We expect parents to attend every other week. Parents and students are check in at every session to ensure the promised service and level of commitment are upheld. If a parent is unable to commit the required time and support, we kindly ask that they delay registration until they ar able to fully participate.
Beyond technical skills, Tawasaw integrates a Tarbiyah (Islamic development) curriculum to nurture personal and spiritual growth. Our leadership training ensures that students not only gain technical expertise but also develop strong character, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility grounded in Islamic values.Our program will start tentatively by the end of May, inshaAllah. Sessions will be held at SBIA on Saturdays at 3:00PM, lasting approximately 3 hours for the FLL and 5 hours for the FTC.
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To apply, please complete the registration application using the provided link. In your application, indicate your preferred volunteer positions and specify a convenient date and time for a brief student interview (max 30 minutes per student). Interviews serve to ensure both students and parents are a good fit for the program, set expectations, and match students with the appropriate teams.
Contact Us For any inquiries, please reach out to us at:itkan-sv@tawasaw.org
Our vision at Tawasaw-Itkan is to create a community that shares knowledge, inspires passion for STEM, and fosters excellence through teamwork, sacrifice, and mutual support. Together, we can build something truly extraordinary for our children—and for the ummah.
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