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A nonprofit in Harlem combines figure skating with STEM education, helping girls of color break into a predominantly white sport while boosting their academic skills. After nearly three decades, the program has proven that skating builds more than athletic ability.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
Twenty-five public school students in Addis Ababa just became their country's first graduates of a groundbreaking tech training program that turned complete beginners into confident web developers in just 12 weeks. Half of them are young women breaking barriers in a male-dominated field.
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.
A chemist from Kyrgyzstan is proving girls can excel in science and have families too, while mentoring thousands through UNICEF's program. Her work is helping change minds in communities where fathers once worried education would keep daughters from marriage.
A young woman from rural Vietnam nearly had to abandon her engineering dreams when both parents were diagnosed with cancer—until a scholarship changed everything. Her story shows how targeted support is opening STEM fields to thousands of young women across Vietnam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governors across red and blue states are joining forces to bring robotics programs into classrooms, opening doors to high-paying careers for the next generation. A 10-year study shows students in these programs are three times more likely to pursue math degrees.
A new nationwide program in Ghana is helping primary school students build confidence and innovation skills through hands-on STEM projects and public presentations. The Quiz Talk initiative aims to close the gap between well-resourced and underserved schools while preparing young minds for future careers.
High schoolers at seven universities worldwide are getting hands-on training in AI, robotics, and circuit design through a rapidly expanding program. What started at just two campuses last year is now sparking curiosity in hundreds of young minds across four continents.
Science graduate students will finally get paid industry experience as part of their degrees, thanks to a groundbreaking $47 million pilot program. Around 30 universities are partnering with major companies to reshape how America trains its next generation of scientists.
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 Michigan school district's STEM center got so popular with students that it needed to double in size just three years after opening. Now students from five districts learn robotics, coding, and engineering in the expanded facility.
Fortescue is bringing renewable energy education to remote Australian classrooms through hands-on STEM grants. Students in the Pilbara region are now learning solar power and clean technology skills that mirror the company's own green energy transformation.
The United Arab Emirates just committed $272 million to build its own space industry leaders and bring advanced space technology home. Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announced the ambitious program aims to position UAE youth at the forefront of humanity's next frontier.
Carnegie Mellon University just launched a program that pairs breakthrough research with serious venture capital to turn laboratory discoveries into real companies. The 18-month Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program connects over 40 researchers with $240 million in potential funding and mentorship from top venture firms.
MIT students running ambitious engineering projects are discovering that technical skills alone aren't enough. A specialized leadership program is helping them turn complex team challenges into competition wins.
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