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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.

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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

- HSU UAS Center of Excellence, 5973 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

Fieldwerx

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?

Remote Safe Drone Operator Part 107 Drone test prep (ages 16+) Spring 2026

Mar 26, 2026

March 26 - 28, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the HSU Innovation Institute South 709 Anchors St., Fort Walton Beach, FL. March 29, 2026 from 9:00 am...

HSU Coding Club South (Ages 13–18) Spring 2026

Mar 26, 2026

Wednesdays beginning April 6, 2026HSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St.Fort Walton Beach, FL 325483:00 PM to 5:00PMJoin the HSU Coding Club...

HSU AI Vibe Coding (Middle & High School) Spring 2026

Mar 26, 2026

Wednesdays beginning April 22, 2026HSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St.Fort Walton Beach, FL 325485:00 PM to 7:00PMJoin HSU AI- Wednesday...

HSU Creative Designers (Ages 13–18) Spring 2026

Mar 26, 2026

Wednesdays beginning April 8, 2026HSU Innovation Institute South709 Anchors St.Fort Walton Beach, FL 325483:30 PM to 5:00PMJoin the HSU Educational...