Ania Wilson, a Jacksonville native and professional computer programmer, is on a mission to inspire young people—especially underrepresented groups—to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)

If you have a child who’s into science, technology, engineering and math – or one you’d like to inspire – Purdue University’s gift guide could help you pick just the right holiday present.

Students at a local middle school are learning more about the field of STEM thanks to a partnership with CSX. It's part of a program called "Innovation Day."

Legos are the building blocks for STEM education. At least, that’s the case at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Later this month, Kaitlyn Ludlam will host ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day.’ She hopes it will inspire other girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math. That’s why she wants to try and bring other girls like her into the program. She created and runs the AstroBot STEM non-profit that provides a variety of different resources, including scholarships and role models in the field. Thanks to a special sponsorship, it will be free for the first 30 girls in Clay County and the first 20 girls in Putnam County. The meeting will include three speakers working in one of the STEM fields to share their experiences and give advice to young girls hoping to follow in their footsteps.

Melanie Lawson hosts a documentary on how the STEM technology revolution is changing the face of education.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A new school will be opening up on Jacksonville's Northside. Minds of the Future Academy focuses on STEM -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It will be the first private STEM school for pre-K and kindergarten students on the Northside. Smith founded the school as a way to introduce young students to a new kind of education. For more information on Minds of the Future Academy, click here.