In Bourbonnais, a summer camp that started 16 years ago has become a yearly adventure for young minds. This week, 145 kindergarten to sixth‑grade students gathered at Liberty Intermediate School for a week of hands‑on science, technology, engineering and math projects. The program’s star was a qu
A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional universities, this one won’t charge tuition at first. The Walton family, known for founding Walmart, is behind the project. They’ve picked BIG-Bjarke
Over 100 young minds from 28 schools across Staten Island gathered recently at Borough President’s Hall of Science for an event that proves innovation isn’t just for adults. Instead of prizes for top projects, the focus stayed on sharing ideas freely. Students showed off experiments ranging from sim
Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f
A group of over 600 UC professors, mostly from math departments, recently sent a letter urging the university system to bring back SAT or ACT scores for STEM admissions. They argue that without these tests, they’re seeing more students struggle with basic math in college courses. Some first-year cal
The streets of downtown Detroit will buzz with speed and energy later this month as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix hits town for another round. This marks the fourth time the event has taken over the city’s pavement, giving locals a chance to watch high-octane racing right where they live and work
A senior from Auburn University just won a $75, 000 prize for a fresh idea that makes learning electronics easier and more fun. Joseph Rusk, who studies electrical engineering at Auburn, created a startup called The BreadBoard Company. His company sells a special kit that turns the confusing p
A new hands-on science exhibit just opened at the Flint Children’s Museum, turning playtime into learning time. Called Forces at Play, it cost $30, 000 to build, paid for by three local groups. The goal isn’t just to entertain kids but to get them curious about how forces like magnetism and air pres
In northern Honduras, a new learning program is giving students the chance to write code and solve everyday challenges. The project uses small, easy‑to‑program devices that let kids build things like water‑saving traffic lights or flood alerts. The focus isn’t just on learning to code; it’s about
A local school district in Michigan just got a big boost to build a cutting-edge STEM center. The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools scored a $1 million state grant in mid-2024 to start construction on a new facility focused on science, tech, engineering, and math. The money will cover the basics fir
