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Bringing STEM to Life, One Garden (and one goat!) at a Time
Even before our official fall programming kicked off, we’ve had the pleasure of visiting three of our partner schools to begin our “Grow Your Own Food” initiative for the new school year. These early visits are a powerful way to get students hands-on with science and agriculture from day one. Our recent stops included Claiborne…
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Congrats Summer 2025 BRSTEM Fellows
What an incredible summer it has been for our inaugural cohort of the Baton Rouge STEM (BRSTEM) Fellows program! We are immensely proud to congratulate these exceptional high school students on the successful completion of their intensive summer session. Their dedication, curiosity, and hard work have truly shone through. Each of our fellows represented their…
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Bridging the Gap: STEM Festival at Claiborne Elementary Sparks Hope
As a STEM advocate, electrical engineer, and former charter school founder, my passion lies in unlocking STEM opportunities for underserved youth, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds. Recently, Baton Rouge STEM partnered with Claiborne Elementary, a school with over 400 students in grades K-5, to host a vibrant STEM Festival. Claiborne’s demographics – 91% African-American,…