Nepris came out of a real need from educators, industry leaders, professionals and community partners alike, to reduce the barriers between industry and education. Nepris’ core mission is to make industry engagement part of the everyday classroom by empowering teachers to engage students in STEAM. Nepris connects teachers and students with the right industry experts virtually, requiring minimal preparation time for teachers but maximal effectiveness for students. It also allows companies to extend education outreach and create equity of access and inspire future STEAM innovators. This story features Nepris’ collaboration with McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas USA.