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A Grade 9 student proposed a groundbreaking model of cosmic expansion while a Grade 11 student corrected a 35-year flaw in blood oxygen sensors that contributed to preventable deaths. Their breakthroughs won top honors at Canada's largest youth science competition.
A ninth grader proposed a new model for how the universe expands, while an eleventh grader fixed a deadly flaw in blood oxygen sensors. At Canada's biggest youth science fair, 390 students showed what young minds can achieve when given the chance to explore.
Lily Downing, a Maine Girl Scout ambassador, just earned a prestigious scholarship for her future in engineering. Her achievement shows how youth leadership programs continue opening doors for young women in STEM fields.
Two Harmony Public Schools in West Texas just earned a prestigious national award for making science and engineering education accessible to elementary students. The recognition highlights how small-town schools are preparing the next generation for tomorrow's challenges.
Mohtarama "Mary" Qazizada fled Afghanistan in 2019 and arrived at Eastern Oregon University barely speaking English. Three years later, she's graduating with a 3.9 GPA as the school's highest-honored student.
NASA scientists transformed a Maryland campground into a space science wonderland, teaching 165 Girl Scouts about the sun, planets, and career possibilities beyond Earth. The three-day event sparked so much interest that waitlisted troops received special visits.
A Nigerian teenager known online as Smartician created a fully functional miniature washer and dryer using just plastic bottles, cardboard, and basic motors. The young inventor recently won a scholarship for his impressive DIY creations.
Young women are hesitant about AI, and the outgoing CEO of Girls Who Code says that's actually a strength. Tarika Barrett believes their concerns about errors, energy use, and tech billionaire influence should guide how they build the future.
New York students will get to ask their burning science questions directly to NASA astronaut Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station this week. The live Earth-to-space call brings the wonder of space exploration right into classrooms.
Over half a million young minds competed in preliminary rounds for the Tashkent International Mathematics Olympiad, signaling explosive global interest in STEM education. The competition brought together 350 finalists from 13 countries across Europe and Asia.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia's first qualified astronaut, has been offered a spot on a future mission to the International Space Station. The historic opportunity depends on raising funding from public and private sources.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia's first qualified astronaut, has been formally offered a spot on a European Space Agency mission to the International Space Station. The historic opportunity depends on securing funding from public and private sources.
A shuttered grocery store in Kenosha is getting a second life as a cutting-edge charter school with robotics labs, welding workshops, and room for 600 students. KTEC Schools of Innovation purchased the former Pick 'n Save for $5 million and is transforming it into a campus where elementary kids can watch high schoolers build their futures.
A boy in central China wanted to make his own silk quilt from scratch, so his parents bought 10,000 silkworm eggs to help him learn. Now the family tends 12,000 silkworms daily, turning curiosity into a living science lesson.
An all-female robotics team from Bosomtwe STEM Girls Senior High School in Ghana placed fourth at the 2026 World Robofest Championship, assembling a competition robot in just 30 seconds. Their homecoming at Prempeh I Airport featured traditional dance, a cadet guard of honor, and hundreds of cheering supporters.
Three Yale graduates just earned Clarendon Scholarships to Oxford University, one of the world's most competitive academic awards with less than 2% of applicants selected. These brilliant young minds will tackle fusion energy, African governance, and quantum computing.
Middle schoolers in Chelsea are exploring advanced manufacturing and naval engineering through interactive missions that connect classroom learning to real shipbuilding careers. The program gives students hands-on experience with the technology that builds submarines for national defense.
Chelsea High School students showcased career-building projects in submarine design and maritime engineering, opening doors to high-demand manufacturing careers. The program connects 5th through 9th graders to real-world Navy technology and workforce opportunities.
Angolan high schoolers just proved their skills on an international stage, taking third place in a four-nation STEM competition. Their success reflects a growing national commitment to science education that's preparing the next generation for tomorrow's challenges.
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.
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