A generous $1 million gift from Dhaval Jadav, chief executive officer of alliantgroup, to the nonprofit Space Center Houston will support empowering the next generation of explorers with authentic science learning experiences. The gift will help fund programs that inspire youth and educators through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, exhibits and programs. To honor this generous investment in STEM learning, a building on the Space Center Houston campus was named The Dhaval R. Jadav Learning Innovation Center.
Dhaval also serves on the Space Center Houston board of directors. He co-founded alliantgroup in 2002 out of his passion for entrepreneurship and to help small and medium sized businesses, which generate the majority of innovation and job growth in the United States. alliantgroup educates businesses, the industry groups that serve them and the accounting firms that advise them on federal and state credits and incentives that are legislated by our government to keep the U.S. competitive in the global landscape. To date, alliantgroup has helped over 20,000 businesses claim nearly $16 billion in credits and incentives while providing close to a quarter of a million dollars in STEM scholarships each year.
Dhaval and alliantgroup are also passionate supporters of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, particularly our STEAM Town USA program and our Love What You Do mentorship program.
The Dhaval R. Jadav Learning Innovation Center (LINC) is the nexus of Space Center Houston’s education programming. The facility serves 200,000 students and educators annually, with resources to provide hands-on learning opportunities and educational experiences that help solidify the understanding of authentic STEM concepts.
