​ “It’s never too early or too late to make a difference.” Published: Ryan Hickman is 14 years old and already has a non-profit recycling business under his belt. He has also appeared on talk shows, met celebrities and travelled in a submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. But, as Ryan explains, nothing compares to the impact he has made from…

​ STEM camps can be a fun and educational experience to help your children develop their skills and interests.  It’s especially important these days when most kids can quickly adapt to the advances of technology, as STEM activities can help them keep up with the quickly advancing changes, especially in things like coding.  Raleigh is best known as the location…

​ Does city life negatively affect wildlife? Published: If you have ever seen the beautiful sight of hundreds of starlings sweeping through the sky in unison, you will know how at ease these birds look in their environment, even in an urban setting. Starlings seem to have adapted well to cities, but how healthy is this for them? At Kennesaw…

​ Modelling minds: can computers mimic human intelligence? Published: The human brain is often referred to as the most complex device known in the Universe. It gives rise to the amazing abilities of the human mind, including our capacity for intelligence. For many years, psychologists and neuroscientists have sought to uncover how the mind functions, while computer scientists have attempted…

​ STEM Next Opportunity Fund believes passionately in the power of families to inspire our next generation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). When families learn and play together, the possibilities for children to explore new talents are endless. As families cook a favorite recipe, repair a bicycle, or tend a garden, children learn practical lessons in math and science….