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Arsineh

Smartsheet and McLaren Racing are teaming up to showcase STEAM Co. on the tracks at the British Grand Prix.

And you, our members can join the conversation and help shine a light on this deserving nonprofit that inspires children and ignites creativity in our schools, our work, and our lives with their resounding message to aim higher than high in life, powered by their creativity and community.

While the associated badge is no longer available, we invite you to continue exploring their work, and to join the conversation in the comments below.

Why is creativity important? 

Witness the inspiring journey of UK-based STEAM Co., as their logo takes the front wing spot on McLaren Racing Formula 1 cars and join Smartsheet as we celebrate STEAM Co.’s  impact on thousands of children's lives and the remarkable power of passion and dedication in shaping a better future.

https://youtu.be/2o2ckTDcR_Q

At Smartsheet we believe our greatest power is unlocking the power of others. That’s why we’ve teamed up again with the McLaren F1 team again to shine a light on an incredible nonprofit, STEAM Co., by giving away our coveted spot on the McLaren F1 cars.

Thanks for joining us in support of STEAM Co. and for helping make a difference!

Alison Clancy

I have full body chills. The work STEAM Co. is doing is absolutely crucial and I'm so excited to shine a light on their mission. One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Maya Angelou is, "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." That's why it's so important - it only grows, evolves, adds to whatever you apply it to! ✨

Andria Hoyle

Creativity is important because creativity is free, and once fostered, Creativity is the gift that just keeps giving.

Growing up with little, my family nurtured a creativity within us that allowed us to take a setback and make it an opportunity like it’s a game. Engineering forts to play in with scraps or performing scripted musical performances at our lemonade stand on our street corner, encouraged us not just to be a part of the world but to interact with it and in doing that, have the power to change our environments (especially when the environment could be improved due to little resources).

"We have done so much with so little for so long, we can now do anything with nothing."

Creativity deserves better from us than nothing and we should all be inspired by how STEAMCo. invests in young kids' creativity by giving them the help they could use to develop their problem solving skills, flexibility, and the imagination that will help make our communities better and encourage them to be true citizens of the world that create, develop, and improve for themselves and for all of us.

Rebeca S.

I'm in awe at the beautiful work STEAM Co. is doing, and the big impact they have on these children. I particularly love that they teach them not to fear failure. They'll grow up knowing they can always try out things, learn from experience, and create solutions outside the box!

Creativity changes your understanding of the world, how you express yourself, and helps you bring amazing ideas to life. When you believe in your ability and right to be creative in all areas of your life, and continue nurturing it, you open a million doors, and expand what you're capable of ☺️

Arsineh

@Andria Hoyle Love that your family nurtured creativity within you -- what a gift.

Julie Fortney

What an inspiring organization! I hope they are able to grow and expand into the US as well. Our educators work very hard, but our country's almost singular focus on standardized testing obliterates creativity.

Creativity means expanding your mind to the many potential answers to a question, and different measures of success. A failure is a success if you learn from it and it brings you closer to your goal.

SofiRuiz

LOVE what STEAM Co. is doing and their purpose, and I am always amazed at this Smartsheet's initiative to give visibility to these incredible non-profits! 👏

Ryan Sides

Solving problems, building the future, inspiring others: all take creativity and our kids will create things we could never imagine.

brandi.meyer80376

Without creativity in children our future would be so bleak. Seeing children being encouraged to explore their creative abilities is only going to strengthen our future, and their minds.

Colleen Patterson

Creativity is what drives innovation. It is the color to our dreams. It pushes the boundaries of who we are into who we have the potential to become. I am so excited to see the work that Steam Co are doing, as, especially in the US, there has been limited funding for the arts and other creative pursuits. Children need to have their creativity fostered and promoted!

Darla Brown

As a former Music Educator, this just makes my heart happy! There's no other feeling than watching kids light up as they show off their creations - no matter how small.

Allowing our future leaders to expand their creative boundaries will only lay a strong foundation for better technology and more efficient process plans!

Ray Lindstrom

Creativity helps us to explore new paths, imagine new possibilities, and pursue new careers. Without creativity, I would not be in my current role, and definitely wouldn't be on this platform writing this impromptu answer.

Nick's inspiration is admirable. The kids are so interested and ENGAGED. It's great to see the joy and amazement on their faces!

Aldrin Sarsaba

Creativity is a fundamental of human experiences that drives changes, progress, enriches self-stem and behavior and open new opportunities for further development and improvement.

OCSC

Creativity is so interesting and mind-boggling. Studying creativity can be a tricky process. Not only is creativity a complex topic in and of itself, but there is also no clear consensus on how exactly to define creativity. 

To me creativity is making, creating, and/or discovering things (ideas, connections, solutions) that are new to the person with the idea. What is made or discovered may have already been made or discovered by others, but when it's new to an individual; that's when it's creativity.

Sherry Fox

Creativity is about making everything something better, whether it is painting, dancing, music, cooking, baking, and yes even Smartsheet projects. Creativity can realistically be applied to anything in life, and showing HOW you can make something better is creativity at it's finest. “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein

Joseph Aloysias

Creativity speaks louder than words