1Finity, a Fujitsu company and leading global network solutions provider based in the DFW area, today announced a one-year partnership with Epolleo and the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) to engage RISD students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities focused on microbial biodiversity.

Photos from Earth Day 2026 biological sample event

As part of this STEM education program, students will collect and document biological samples from soil, plants and insects, contributing to a global microbial database that supports biotech innovation and ecological resilience. The biodiversity education and research initiative was enabled by a Fujitsu Community Grant.

The initiative kicked off on Earth Day 2026, when 1Finity volunteers joined over 160 students from RISD MST Magnet Elementary classes to collect and document biological samples throughout the school grounds. The samples will be shipped to Epolleo’s facility in South Dakota, which serves as a resource for researchers, universities, and innovators working to accelerate discovery in areas such as human health, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and bio-based materials.

“With this grant program, 1Finity reinforces our dedication to local community engagement and continued advancement of invaluable STEM education,” said Rod Naphan, chief executive officer of 1Finity Americas. “This important initiative also complements our commitment to addressing global environmental issues, in alignment with our parent company, Fujitsu.”

You can read the full press release here.

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