TAME was founded in 1976 to address the underrepresentation of women and Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students in STEM. What began as a grassroots effort is now a statewide network providing free engineering programming, mentorship, and career exploration for middle and high school students, primarily in Title I schools. In the East Texas region, TAME currently serves 552 students across 18 schools, 57% of whom come from TAME's target demographics.

Volunteer-led TAME Clubs meet regularly and offer hands-on projects aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, helping students connect engineering to real-world challenges. TAME's Regional Competitions, held in partnership with local colleges and universities, challenge students to apply their skills in an engineering design challenge, with top performers advancing to the State Competition. TAME also offers scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing STEM degrees, ensuring financial and academic support.

As TAME nears its 50th anniversary, it celebrates a legacy of impact, having reached hundreds of thousands of students and continuing to empower the next generation of engineers in East Texas and beyond.