Spark Innovation Project Grant
MAC Students are invited to create something new and innovative beyond the classroom curriculum. They are given support — including advice, guidance and funding — to pursue a media goal they’re passionate about. Funding is given up to $2,500, and students receive constructive feedback, help, and advice throughout the application process.
2025-26 Spark Innovation Projects:
An educational event at Paly’s Media Arts Center where 4th–8th graders explored journalism firsthand. Learning the basics of AP style writing, photography, broadcasting, and design from students at the best high school journalism program in the United States. Participants received a writer’s notebook along with a customizable booklet where they could create their own magazine, and a free t-shirt!
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Maria Uribe Estrada & Zoe Ferring
Teacher Advisor: Brian Wilson
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Joyce Ma
Teacher Advisor: Paul Kandell
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Katie McCue
Teacher Advisor: Brian Wilson
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Noor, Lily, Cecilia
Teacher Advisor: Rod Satterthwaite
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Neel Satyavolu & Priya Tamura
Teacher Advisor: Paul Kandell
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Om Rajan & Ryan Saket
Teacher Advisor: Rod Satterthwaite
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Maryel Salgado, Abby Neumann, Carys Olsen
Teacher Advisor: Brian Wilson
Spark Grant Recipient(s): Julia Curtis
Teacher Advisor: Paul Kandell