In the late 1960s, when racial tensions, segregation, and a dearth of opportunities for minorities were sweeping the nation, the American Chemical Society (ACS) saw an opportunity for engagement and investment in underserved populations. So, in 1968, seeing that not only was this population at risk for missing out on educational and employment opportunities in the sciences but that industry had no access to this pool of potential candidates, ACS launched Project SEED. Now dubbed Scientific Educa

Libraries have always been the unsung heroes of local communities. They provide a safe and engaging place after school. They bring families together to provide continuing education and fun during the summers. And, more recently, they supplement STEM education with hands-on activities kids can’t get enough of.

The Lincoln County Library first saw the need for expanding STEM learning to out-of-classroom settings back in 2015. They applied for and received a grant from Bosch that allowed them to b

Archimedes needed only a lever. Newton just needed an apple tree. And the kids of Southeastern North Carolina need nothing more than their local library to be up to their ears in science!

In 2007, the esteemed Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia launched its Leap into Science program. With the aim of improving skills in science and literacy for kids aged 3 to 10, the Institute developed a curriculum expressly designed to be taught outside traditional classrooms. Instead of relying