Jackson Niemann has been a member of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute since he was in 7th grade. Throughout his time in the program, he has participated in a variety of competitions and challenges which allowed him to explore a variety of fields while developing leadership and collaboration skills.

Within STEM, Jackson enjoys working on hands-on engineering projects and is passionate about using STEM education to inspire younger students. Through his pay it forward project, SLAM, he teaches weekly STEM lessons to elementary school students, helping them explore creativity, teamwork, and problem solving through interactive activities.

Outside of STEM, Jackson is an Eagle Scout and plays the violin in his school orchestra. Through scouting, orchestra, and community service, he has worked to develop leadership and communication skills which continue to shape his interests and future goals. In the future, Jackson hopes to pursue a career in engineering where he can use his skills to make a positive impact in his community.