New computer and technology hub opening in downtown Marion
Main Street Marion is putting the final touches on a new computer and technology hub in downtown Marion.
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Non-profits partner to host STEAM summer camp in Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of Wilcox County children are taking part in two weeks of STEAM learning activities — at a summer camp in Camden. Black Belt Housing Authority partnered with Estella’s Brilliant Bus — to host it’s first STEAM summer camp. “We want to expose these kids at an early age with STEAM and STEM. So…
Valiant Cross Academy students get lessons at Montgomery Whitewater
Students at Valiant Cross Academy got a behind-the-scenes tour of Montgomery Whitewater.
Maxwell AFB celebrates 20th anniversary of Starbase Maxwell
A U.S. Department of Defense youth outreach program — provides STEM opportunities for 5th grade students throughout the River Region. Starbase Maxwell held an open house Friday to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary. The Starbase Maxwell educational program started at Maxwell Air Force Base in 2004 with less than 400 5th grade students. Now the program is up to 4000…
Demopolis Proposed as Site for New Healthcare School
Gov. Kay Ivey proposed establishing the healthcare high school in Demopolis during her State of the State Address.
MPS STEM programs receive $100K anonymous donation
The $100,000 donation came from an anonymous 92-year-old Alabama native and Air Force veteran.
What the Tech? STEM Toys for Children
STEM toys, (those that teach science, technology, engineering, and math) are educational, but they’re also a lot of fun.
Bear becomes first elementary school in Montgomery to be STEM certified
A Montgomery Public School has accomplished what no other elementary school in the system has done, becoming STEM certified.
Montgomery Library Offering Educational Alternative for Spring Break
The Juliette Hampton Morgan library in Montgomery is offering kids an educational alternative this Spring Break. Students, grades, K-12, have the opportunity to participate in the STEM Spring Break Program. The STEM program allows students learn science, technology, engineering, and math through various experiments. The program is open March 24-25 from 9am-12pm. The library will follow all COVID-19 guidelines and…
