HollerNet gives rural areas a lane on the information superhighway
While providing broadband to support rural areas’ use of the internet, Holler Enterprises is simultaneously creating jobs for the people who live there. Student reporters… Read More
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Kauai’s Biomass Generator, creates green energy while reducing invasive species
Students at Kauai High School interviewed Bob Culnan, the operation coordinator of the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s Biomass Generator. The generator creates green electricity… Read More
These tiny homes are making a big impact in Texas
In an inspired feeling of community, Alan Graham began Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a “250 bedroom, 18 million dollar mansion,” as he calls… Read More
This is how engineers can dive into liquified natural gas tanks
Natural gas runs homes and businesses, and is better for the environment than fossil fuels. At -250°F, it turns into Liquified Natural Gas… Read More
Not Spider-Man, Spider-Goat!
Scientists in Utah are discovering how spider silk can be useful outside of web-making. Student reporters at Judge Memorial Catholic High School documented… Read More
Electronics teacher helps his students connect the dots through problem solving
Electronics teacher and everyday problem solver Mark Cultrara helps his students at Cheektowaga Central High School become problem solvers for others. Produced by Ranya Rumph,… Read More
Self-made man develops a small product with big uses
79-year-old Frank Gregus retells the story of his career, from his first machine shop job at 16 to becoming president of Analytical Industries,… Read More
Observational astronomer in Cincinnati aims to bring outer space a little closer
Dean Regas is an observational astronomer who wants to know where he is in the universe and teach others about it, too. Students… Read More
Teens Grow Greens uses gardening to empower students in Milwaukee
Deionna Matthews used to struggle to stay motivated through high school. Then she found Teens Grow Greens, an organization that prepares teenagers for… Read More
Journey House in Wisconsin gives foster youth the tools to move out of poverty
Journey House in Milwaukee provides adult education, workforce readiness and community engagement to families experiencing hardship. Students at Racine Montessori School profiled one Journey House… Read More