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Thirty ninth graders from Mercer Island, Washington, got to watch real Boeing 737s being built on the factory floor, thanks to a partnership between MIT alumni, Boeing engineers, and a nonprofit tackling America's engineering workforce shortage. The students didn't just watch—they learned hands-on aerospace concepts, met engineers from multiple disciplines, and discovered the many pathways into manufacturing careers.
Four Morgan State University students are breaking barriers in actuarial science, architecture, and engineering while serving their communities. Their achievements showcase the rising talent at America's only HBCU with an actuarial science program.
A Dallas eighth-grader spent four years teaching himself physics to build a working nuclear fusion reactor, starting when he was just 8 years old. Now he's pursuing a Guinness World Record while inspiring other young scientists at a new makerspace for kids.
Florida Polytechnic University just launched a partnership with Taiwan's National Chin-Yi University of Technology to supercharge STEM innovation on two continents. Students and professors at both schools will now swap research, ideas, and cutting-edge solutions for tomorrow's biggest tech challenges.
A high school student from Illinois just earned a Guinness World Record by building a 17-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower using only toothpicks and glue. His creation stands as the world's tallest toothpick sculpture, inspiring young engineers everywhere.
A high school student from Illinois just set a world record by constructing a 17-foot tower entirely from toothpicks and glue. His engineering feat took months of patience, a sore back, and over 100,000 tiny wooden pieces.
Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.
An American high school student has identified 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space, earning praise from professional astronomers. The discovery showcases how young minds are contributing to breakthrough scientific research.
A NASA program showed teachers how to teach astronomy while respecting the sacred meaning mountaintop observatories hold for Native Hawaiian and Tohono O'odham communities. Over 10 years, 780 teachers learned to frame science as a human story shaped by many cultures.
Howard University became the first historically Black college to earn America's highest research ranking in decades, opening doors that were historically closed. Several other Black colleges are now racing toward the same milestone.
A Lagos-born robotics engineer built the world's first gaming robot and secured an exclusive deal with Apple before turning 30. His journey from Nigeria to global tech stages is inspiring a new generation of African innovators.
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober turned junkyard scraps into an epic remote control car competition that's teaching millions of kids that failure is just another word for learning. His latest video has racked up over 226,000 views in just two hours.
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
A Westmoreland High School team took third place at Virginia's Innovation Challenge, competing alongside 35 teams to solve real engineering problems. The weekend event connects students with Navy engineers and national STEM leaders.
Rockway Middle School just unveiled a cutting-edge Innovation Space where 1,200 students can collaborate, create, and explore with interactive technology. The transformation turns a traditional library into a 21st-century learning hub complete with robotics, modular furniture, and an interactive floor.
A Canadian program teaches teenagers computer science by having them remix songs from Indigenous artists, turning STEM education into a celebration of culture. The initiative pairs tech skills with powerful conversations about First Nations experiences.
A seventh grader spent four years teaching himself nuclear physics and building a working fusion reactor at home. Aiden McMillan could become the youngest person ever to achieve nuclear fusion.
High schools across America are training students for clean energy careers, even as federal funding disappears. Young people who've lived through extreme weather are eager to learn skills that could help save the planet.
Middle and high school students from across Virginia tackled real Navy engineering problems in a high-energy competition that's building tomorrow's technical workforce. The Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren showcased young STEM talent solving complex challenges under pressure.
Chisholm Middle School in Oklahoma is proving that small town students can compete in cutting-edge robotics competitions. Under Principal Robin Eckert's leadership, the school's growing STEM program is giving middle schoolers hands-on experience building and programming robots.
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