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Walla Walla Community College just became one of only 18 colleges nationwide to win a competitive STEM grant that will bring hands-on science and engineering programs to local kids. The partnership with General Motors will introduce 9-13 year olds to future careers while strengthening the region's talent pipeline.
Simple stomp-powered toy rockets are helping parents introduce their kids to space science without batteries, assembly, or breaking the bank. These foam rockets can soar up to 400 feet with just the power of a child's foot. ##
The legendary football coach who built a dynasty at Alabama is now building something bigger: a groundbreaking learning center that will give thousands of kids access to world-class STEM education, arts programs, and hands-on discovery experiences. The Saban Center opens in 2027, built entirely with Alabama materials for Alabama's future.
Mark Rober, the YouTube star who once built Mars rovers for NASA, just announced a $60 million plan to create a science curriculum kids actually want to learn. At his recent TED Talk, he demonstrated his teaching style the only way he knows how: with explosions.
A revolutionary stem cell treatment helped babies with severe spina bifida avoid wheelchairs and hit major milestones. Four-year-old Toby is now walking, running, and jumping after receiving the groundbreaking patch before birth.
Four MIT students who attended a free middle school STEM program are now running it, creating a powerful cycle of inspiration. This summer, they'll welcome 80 Boston-area students to the same transformative experience that shaped their futures.
Serial world record breaker David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records titles, appeared on Tinkercast's game show to inspire kids to chase their own record-breaking dreams. He started his journey to get children excited about STEM subjects, proving that determination and practice make big goals achievable.
David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records, appeared on the hit kids' podcast "Two Whats?! and a Wow!" to share his inspiring journey and challenge young listeners to break records themselves. The Boise dad started his record-breaking career to get kids excited about STEM.
After building his career in Europe, software engineer Nsisong Okon is giving back by creating STEM4Kiddo, a free learning platform targeting underprivileged children across Africa. His mission: equip the next generation with tech skills that can break cycles of poverty.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee's new innovation center in East St. Louis is giving hundreds of students hands-on experience in STEM, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. Nearly 400 kids joined summer programs, and enrollment keeps growing as students discover unexpected career paths.
Robbinsville High School's Rocketry and Aerospace Club is hosting a free STEM Innovation Night on May 29th, featuring NASA engineers and an exciting student pitch contest. The student-led event aims to inspire younger kids and make aerospace careers more accessible in their community.
Children with sickle cell disease now have a survival rate exceeding 95% thanks to breakthrough stem cell transplant techniques. New treatments are also opening curative options for kids who previously had no donor matches.
LEGO Education is bringing hands-on science learning home for the first time with four new STEM kits that help kids discover answers to their biggest questions. The move comes as research shows 75% of parents feel unprepared to answer their children's science questions.
A children's science center is teaming up with Lafayette's Good Samaritan Project to make community service more engaging for families. Kids will explore hands-on STEM activities while their parents access healthcare, school supplies, and local resources.
LEGO Education just released four new STEM sets designed to turn kids into independent scientists through hands-on play. The sets tackle real-world challenges in space, animals, and nature while helping parents bridge the curiosity gap. #
Middle school girls in Albany spent their summer conducting real research, coding robots, and learning from women scientists. The STEMinista camp combined hands-on lab work with outdoor exploration and mentorship from female STEM professionals.
A new smartwatch inspired by NASA's Artemis mission lets kids aged 9 and up program their own wearable device using Python, with zero assembly required. CircuitMess designed the fully hackable gadget to arrive just as real astronauts orbit the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
Christopher "Kid" Reid, one half of the iconic hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play, is celebrating life after receiving a heart transplant just eight days after being placed on the waiting list. His powerful message about putting health first is reaching fans everywhere.
A Malaysian primary school just opened its first drone classroom, where students learn coding, AI, and engineering through hands-on flight technology. The program could transform how kids connect with science careers.
A Singapore startup just raised $8 million to help kids explore technology without the risks of adult platforms. Their watchphones and kid-safe social network are already trusted by over a million families worldwide.
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