Innovation Day at
Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol Honors DiscoverSTEM

For Profound Impact on Shaping the Next Generation of Innovators, Researchers & Entrepreneurs

On March 18, 2025, DiscoverSTEM achieved a historic milestone as the Texas House of Representatives honored the organization with House Resolution 403, officially declaring the day as DiscoverSTEM Innovation Day. This remarkable honor highlights DiscoverSTEM’s commitment to empowering young innovators and fostering a culture of creativity, research, and entrepreneurship.

The event, held at the Texas State Capitol, was attended by DiscoverSTEM’s founder, Mr. Faizan, and a group of outstanding young innovators. Their work—spanning patented inventions and scientific breakthroughs—was commended by many Texas state representatives, underscoring the organization’s powerful impact on youth development in the field of innovation, research & entrepreneurship.

House Resolution 403 acknowledges the profound impact of DiscoverSTEM’s programs in equipping students with critical thinking skills, fostering an innovative mindset, and providing hands-on learning experiences. Through unique programs such as the Summer Impact Program (SIP), DiscoverSTEM Innovation Program (DIP), and Ivy League Mentorship (ILM), the organization has mentored hundreds of students, helping them translate their ideas into real-world solutions.

Mr. Faizan expressed heartfelt gratitude, calling the recognition a testament to the spirit of curiosity and perseverance. He reaffirmed DiscoverSTEM’s mission to inspire the next generation of changemakers—regardless of background—through inclusive education and scholarships.

As DiscoverSTEM celebrates this milestone, it continues its commitment to building future-ready leaders equipped to solve complex global challenges through innovation and vision.

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Hisham Ahmad - CMO

I am a 14-year-old freshman attending Brighter Horizons Academy in Garland, Texas. I have extensive experience with marketing, as I have been a part of various companies and mentorships. I graduated from the DiscoverStem program, allowing new doors to open up for me, and change the way I see things. The DiscoverStem program has also given me more experience with concepts such as patents, invention, and innovation, as well as inspiration to use these skills to help the world around us.

DiscoverSTEM founders Mirza Rizwan and Mirza Faizan have made history by becoming the first Indian to win the coveted George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation – USA.

Started in 1949 by former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Freedoms Foundation honors exceptional contributions of Americans towards communities in the USA. Generally reserved for the US citizens, the awarding organization made an exception to recognize the stellar research work and its impact of India’s Mr. Rizwan in designing and implementing a unique STEM & Innovation program for American children, thereby revolutionizing the education system in the USA.

Few of the other notable non-US citizens who have received George Washington Honor Medal include Ms. Margaret Thatcher (Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom), Lech Walesa (Former President of Poland and Noble Prize winner) and world-renowned Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. As the latest recipients of this prestigious honor, Mirza brothers join historically acclaimed group of citizens whose work and dedication advance the American ideals, the award letter says.

Some of the distinguished US citizens who have received this award for their stellar contributions in their field are Walt Disney, Astronauts Sally Ride and John Glenn, Capt. Sully Sullenberger, Athletes like Arthur Ashe, George Foreman and Tiger Woods and famous US educator Jaime Escalante.