Peter Piper Pizza Partners with SARSEF to Enhance STEM Education Experience for Kids

In an exciting collaboration, Peter Piper Pizza is teaming up with the Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) to bring a plethora of STEM education opportunities to Arizona students. This initiative, launched on March 10, 2025, aims to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) engaging and accessible for children across the state. The partnership includes various initiatives, such as in-restaurant programs and STEM camp scholarships, which will help promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills among young minds.

The importance of this collaboration cannot be understated, especially given that reports have indicated stagnant STEM scores among students in Arizona for decades. Recognizing this gap, Peter Piper Pizza has been a staunch advocate for children's education, providing interactive STEM-focused educational field trips at its restaurants for over five years. These trips enable students to engage in fun activities that underscore foundational STEM concepts. For instance, experiences like "Pizza Engineering" allow students to explore mathematical principles in an enjoyable way, while activities such as a Game Room Scavenger Hunt stimulate their problem-solving skills.

According to Genaro Perez, the Chief Marketing Officer at Peter Piper Pizza, the company is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and appeal of STEM education for kids. He expressed, "We are committed to making STEM education more accessible and engaging for all children in our communities. Through our partnership with SARSEF, we are able to help provide additional opportunities for students to learn year-round, both at summer camp and while enjoying pizza and fun at Peter Piper."

To celebrate this partnership and Pi Day on March 14 — a day honoring mathematics — Peter Piper Pizza has introduced a special promotion. Customers at Arizona and Albuquerque locations can enjoy a personal cheese pizza for just $3.14. To access this offer, patrons need to download the app, thereby merging the joy of delicious food with the celebration of mathematical principles.

Moreover, the collaboration extends beyond pizza. As part of the initiative, Peter Piper Pizza will offer scholarships for SARSEF Summer STEM camps in June 2025. These scholarships aim to cover meals for campers, along with providing special meal deals for their families throughout the camp period. Katherine Larned Ortega, the Summer STEM Camp Director at SARSEF, expressed gratitude for this partnership, stating, "SARSEF is grateful to have partnerships with companies like Peter Piper Pizza that support our mission in creating Arizona's future critical thinkers and problem-solvers." This partnership not only empowers current student scientists but also inspires future generations to pursue STEM fields.

Peter Piper Pizza has maintained a robust commitment to children's education and wellness, contributing over $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals, and nonprofits that benefit young individuals. In April 2024, they established the Slice of Knowledge Foundation, which successfully raised nearly $20,000 during its inaugural fundraising campaign aimed at supporting educational initiatives in underserved communities.

In a business landscape often focused on profit, Peter Piper Pizza stands out by championing educational values. Founded in Glendale, Arizona in 1973, the company operates over 120 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, where it offers an environment filled with the spirit of community, fun, and excellent food. Emphasizing the importance of family time, Peter Piper Pizza ensures that every visit combines mouthwatering, made-from-scratch pizzas along with quality entertainment that brings families and friends closer together.

For more information about this initiative and other updates, customers and interested parties can visit peterpiperpizza.com or follow their social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, under the handle @peterpiperpizza. Together, Peter Piper Pizza and SARSEF are paving the way for a brighter and more educated future for Arizona's youth, blending fun with learning in an exciting and innovative manner.