06/12/2026
Henry van der Meer, a Steampunk Education alumnus, was awarded the 2026 Summer Entrepreneur Grant for his initiative, CheckmateCognition, a program that uses chess as a tool for thoughtful memory-care engagement and social connection.
Proud to see former students and STEM instructors go on to build something meaningful.
If you or someone you love is showing signs of early dementia, check out his Summer Chess Club, running Wednesday mornings through August.