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STEM Experiences
Our Story

About B.A.S.E.

Building Arkansas STEM Experiences is a student-led nonprofit based in Bentonville, Arkansas. We host hands-on STEM competitions for students in grades 2-9, and put the proceeds toward STEM kits for children's hospitals and schools across Northwest Arkansas.

Mission & Values

Inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.

B.A.S.E. events inspire problem-solving and teamwork while raising funds for STEM kits that we donate to children's hospitals and schools throughout Northwest Arkansas. Registration covers the cost of running each festival, and everything beyond that goes directly into the kits. Our goal is to ensure every student has an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Student-Led

Founded and run entirely by high school students who believe in giving back to younger learners in their community.

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Hands-On Learning

Competitions are designed to be fun and educational.

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Funds STEM Kits

Beyond running the festival, every extra dollar goes toward STEM kits donated to local schools and children's hospitals.

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Students competing at the 2026 B.A.S.E. STEM Festival
The Team

Meet the organizers

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Aveek Sahana

Executive Director

A rising 12th-grader at Bentonville High School, Aveek founded B.A.S.E. with a passion for applying technology to science and math.

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Sami Sazci

Director of Operations

A rising 12th-grader at Bentonville High School, Sami oversees logistics and event execution. Outside of BASE, he enjoys building coding projects and exploring physics.

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Eric Wang

Director of Outreach

A rising 12th-grader at Bentonville High School, Eric manages community partnerships and participant outreach. He is also an accomplished oboist and ice skater.

Transparency

How we use registration fees

B.A.S.E. is completely volunteer-run by students. The $10 registration fee per competitor first covers the cost of running the festival: awards, event supplies, tables, and materials. Everything raised beyond that goes toward STEM kits, which we donate to children's hospitals and schools across Northwest Arkansas. No funds are distributed to any individual.

✓ Where your $10 goes
→ Awards and medals for competitors
→ Event materials and supplies
→ Tables, signage, and venue setup
→ Printing for score sheets and schedules
→ STEM kits donated to schools and children’s hospitals
Get in Touch

Questions or interested in volunteering?

We'd love to hear from you.

base.arkansas@gmail.com