Douglas, Wyo. (November 4, 2025) - Devon Energy has partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Converse County School District #1 to bring a mobile science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Center to Douglas Rural Schools.
“This mobile STEM Center gives students in Douglas Rural Schools access to high-tech STEM equipment they didn’t have before,” said Ryan Mackey, superintendent of Converse County School District #1. “We’re thankful to Devon Energy and the Ripken Foundation for their investment in our students’ futures and in the future of our community.”
The state-of-the-art mobile learning space will serve students at Dry Creek, Moss Agate, Shawnee and White Schools, providing access to a 3D printer, Snap Circuits, Intelino Trains and Bee-Bots.
“The mobile STEM Center is a launchpad for students’ futures,” said William Westler, vice president of the Rockies Business Unit at Devon Energy. “By giving students access to real-world problem-solving tools, they’ll build confidence, strengthen critical thinking and grow in creativity while becoming tomorrow’s leaders.”
The Ripken Foundation provides staff training, curriculum guidebooks and activity kits to support and enhance the new STEM tools. The organization has opened more than 779 STEM Centers nationwide.
“Students benefit from fun, hands-on experiences that engage their minds,” said Steve Salem, president and CEO of the Ripken Foundation. “We’re excited to see how these interactive STEM tools will enhance curriculum and inspire learning.”
About Devon Energy
Devon Energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S. with a premier multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the Delaware Basin. Devon’s disciplined cash-return business model is designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders, while focusing on safe and sustainable operations. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Devon is a Fortune 500 company and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DVN. For more information, please visit www.devonenergy.com.
About the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation helps to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children, building Youth Development Parks and STEM Centers, partnering with law enforcement and youth-service agencies, and addressing community needs through its national program initiatives. In 2024, the Ripken Foundation impacted over 1.4 million youth nationwide through its Youth Development Parks and youth development programs. Since 2009, the Ripken Foundation has 126 completed Youth Development Parks across the country in 27 states and Washington, D.C. In addition, since 2016, the Ripken Foundation has installed over 779 STEM Centers in 26 states and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.RipkenFoundation.org. Follow @CalRipkenSrFdn on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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