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Young engineers from 15 countries built working satellites small enough to fit inside a soda can, then launched them into the sky over Uzbekistan. The program is training the next generation of space engineers through hands-on missions that mirror real satellite operations.
A primary school on Anglesey got a virtual visit from NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who showed off a student-designed badge that traveled to the International Space Station. The same school sent their artwork to space earlier this year and now has direct connections to NASA's upcoming moon missions.
A beloved Rochester planetarium that's sparked wonder in young minds since 1968 is getting a major makeover. State lawmakers just secured $1.6 million to bring the historic space center into the future.
East Liverpool High School alumni just invested $3,000 in the next generation's creativity. The donation will fund an advanced 3D printer, giving students hands-on experience with technology that turns their ideas into reality.
MIT just announced a major push to strengthen science and math education for students from kindergarten through community college across America. The initiative focuses on hands-on learning, AI skills, and math tutoring delivered directly by MIT volunteers.
College volunteers are launching free after-school STEM programs to help Syracuse elementary students struggling with basic math. Research shows every dollar invested could return up to $13 in long-term community savings.
Three educators reveal how mentoring student researchers transforms hesitant kids into passionate scientists who can't wait to share their discoveries. On World Teachers' Day, these mentors show why independent research builds more than knowledge.
NASA just handed out $23 million to 24 organizations with one mission: make space science accessible to everyone, everywhere. From dark sky parks in Texas to lake studies in North Carolina, these programs will connect communities across America with real NASA data and discoveries.
A high school student from Camarines Sur became only the second Filipino to win individual gold at the International Earth Science Olympiad. Rodney Sarmiento's historic achievement in Italy proves that dedication and mentorship can take students to the global stage.
The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation has awarded 14 scholarships to promising students pursuing careers in sound engineering and music production for the 2026/2027 academic year. Since 1984, these awards have launched hundreds of successful careers in the audio industry.
After piloting NASA's historic Artemis II mission around the moon in April, astronaut Victor Glover is trading his spacesuit for a new mission: inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers at his alma mater.
In the 1950s, Israel spent 20% of an institute's budget on one computer. That bold decision sparked a chain reaction that built one of the world's most innovative tech ecosystems.