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The HSU Educational Foundation is transforming Northwest Florida by fostering excellence in teaching and inspiring innovation. We are leveraging public / private partnerships with the civic, industry, academia, and military communities.
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The Engine to Achieving A Dream
The HSU Educational Foundation was founded by Chairman Dr. Paul Hsu, a successful immigrant tech entrepreneur, and community leader. Dr. Hsu, a true example of the American Dream, has long given back to his community in support of students, entrepreneurs, airmen and education. He later developed the HSU Educational Foundation as a way to join together with those who share his vision to grow the mission and encourage encourage a bright future through innovation and education.
The HSU Educational Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit public charitable organization created to encourage excellence in teaching and foster innovation. The HSU Foundation is focused on promoting opportunities to motivate and encourage exploration in the STEM fields, inspire innovation among the community and empower warfighters through high demand technical skills and the resources to develop their ideas. Through partnership support, the HSU Educational Foundation currently provides a multifaceted approach to workforce development by offering diverse programming.
A Community Working Together
Fieldwerx is made possible through a partnership with 1st Special Operations Wing, Air Force Research Lab and the HSU Educational Foundation.
Airmen assigned to Hurlburt Field and Eglin AFB, local business and industry experts, and thousands of students from around Okaloosa County have the opportunity to learn and develop solutions for real-world problems.
Innovation Environments
HSU Innovation Institute South
709 Anchors St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
HSU Innovation Institute North
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- HSU UAS Center of Excellence, 5793 John Givens Road, Crestview, FL 32536
- NWFSC Aviation Center of Excellence, 3152 Airport Road, Crestview, FL 32536
HSU STEM Range
7396 Bill Lundy Road, Laurel Hill, FL 32567
A hub of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) training and innovation collaboration.
UAS Center of Excellence
Provides and supports UAS training and certification, UAS research and development (R&D), and UAS test flight operations and evaluation services.
Spark Scholars
Outreach to future innovators through fun, educational enrichment programs.
Partnerships
Support for programs that encourage entrepreneurship, leadership, career technical training, and cultural enrichment.
What's New at HSU?
HSU AI (Artificial Intelligence) Club Starts September 23, 2026
Wednesday beginning September 23, 2026HSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Wednesdays 5:00 PM to 7:00PMHSU AI...
HSU Coding Club North Starts September 23, 2026
Wednesdays beginning September 23, 2026 from 3:30PM to 5:00PMHSU Innovation Institute North3152 Airport RoadCrestview, FL 32539Club meets...
HSUWerx Advanced Robotics South Starts September 15, 2026
Tuesdays 2:30 pm - 5 pmThursdays 2:30 pm - 5 pmSome Saturdays HSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548This program...
Small Engine Basics Course Starts September 23, 2026
September 23- October 17, 2026, Wednesdays from 5 pm-7 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pmHSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St., Fort Walton...
HSU CyberPatriot Club South
Wednesday's beginning September 23, 2026 from 3:00PM to 5:00PMHSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Club meets...
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