Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association (AACLA) is committed to preserving and honoring the legacy and memory of Arthur A. Collins and the significant contributions he made in the world of communications, aerospace and defense technologies. AACLA is organized for the purpose of promoting education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). AACLA works to inspire and teach future generations by the preservation and display of artifacts, conducting educational events, exploring grants and other funding opportunities which may ultimately lead to the creation and operation of a facility in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. The facility would be used by schools, other non-profit organizations, and the general public.