Young Scientist Academy

04/24/2026

It’s time to get those bids in! The Young Scientist Academy 3rd Annual Breakfast Fundraiser Silent Auction is officially OPEN, and you don’t have to be at the breakfast to win big.

Whether you're a nature lover, a foodie, or a wine connoisseur, we have something incredible waiting for you. Best of all? Anyone local to the Wilmington area can participate!

Auction Highlights Include:
🌿 Adventure: A guided nature tour of beautiful Bald Head Island.
🍷 Taste: Rare Moldovan Wine and local gift cards to your favorite spots (like Savorez!).
🍯 Sweet Treats: Plenty of local honey and other homegrown goodies...and so much more!

How to Join the Fun:
1. Click the link below to register!
2. Browse the amazing items donated by our community.
3.Place your bids and support our young scientists!

Every dollar raised goes directly toward empowering the next generation of innovators. Let the bidding wars begin! 🏆

Benefitting the Young Scientist Academy

04/17/2026

🚀🌍 BIG NEWS from Young Scientist Academy! 🌍🚀

We’re beyond excited (and honestly a little proud 😄) to share that a manuscript reviewed by FOUR of our YSA Explorer students in Moldova has officially been published in the award-winning journal Frontiers for Young Minds! 🧠📚

👏 For those who don’t know:
FYM articles are written by real scientists… but reviewed by young scientists (ages 8–15!) — meaning our students are actively contributing to real science. How cool is that?! 🔬✨

This milestone marks #12 out of 14 reviews completed by YSA students — with 2 more on the way! 🚀

💬 This experience isn’t just about science — it’s about building:
✔️ Critical thinking
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Confidence to question and explore

💛 Special shoutout to Dobler Liliana for mentoring the students through the review process — truly showing that “everyone is a scientist.”

👏 And HUGE congratulations to our amazing reviewers:
Vladlena, Radu, Andreea, and Madalina — you’re inspiring the next generation already! 🌟

📖 Read the published article (and check out the student reviewer bios + avatars!):
👉 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2026.1647950

📸 Swipe through to see behind-the-scenes moments from our young scientists in action!

💥 If you believe in empowering young minds through science, hit ❤️, share, and follow us for more!

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04/14/2026

Join us for the Young Scientist Academy’s 3rd Annual Breakfast on Saturday, April 25th at Waterline Brewing Co. This isn’t just a breakfast; it’s a showcase of curiosity and collaboration.

Why attend?
🔬Hear directly from students about their research on Martian agriculture, jellyfish lifecycles, and atmospheric data.
💻 Get hands-on with the tech our students use, from Raspberry Pi computers to weather balloons.
🌍 Chat with our international students in Moldova!

Here's the deets!
🗓 April 25 | 9:00-10:00 AM
📍 Waterline Brewing Co
🍳 Breakfast by Pine Valley Market

Tickets are only available through April 16th! Secure your spot today to support STEM education in our community by registing through the link in our bio!

04/04/2026

🔥 Hot week at YOUNG SCIENTIST ACADEMY Moldova!

Our Young STEM Explorers are in full action: plants are growing in Moon and Mars soil 🌱, microplastics projects are raising awareness about pollution 🌍, the pressure pump is off to a powerful start, and Sandu is diving into green energy with wind turbine discoveries 💨⚡

Real science. Real experiments. Real excitement.

Stay close—this is just getting started! 🚀

04/03/2026

Big news for curious minds and future innovators! 🔬✨

We’re proud to announce that the Young Scientist Academy is now officially registered in Moldova! 🇲🇩

Our mission? To bring science to life through hands-on learning, real experiments, and exciting discoveries that go beyond the classroom. We believe students learn best by doing, exploring, questioning, and creating—and we’re here to make that happen.

From interactive workshops to outdoor explorations and STEM projects, we’re opening doors for young learners to think like scientists and dream like innovators. 🚀

Join us on this exciting journey and stay tuned—this is just the beginning!

03/24/2026

What would it take to grow food on Mars?

At the International School at Gregory, our young scientists are putting it to the test—planting seeds in simulated Martian soil alongside traditional potting soil to see what really works. From asking big questions to designing their own experiments, they’re getting hands-on with the science of space exploration.

Which soil do you think will win?

Follow along to see what our young scientists discover next.

03/23/2026

Meet Anne White, our Director of Operations! She leads grant writing and curriculum development across YSA programs. Anne also plays a key role in expanding YSA’s international programs, including the NC - Moldova STEM Exchange.
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With a background in STEM education and years of experience as a public school teacher, Annie designs hands-on, engaging curriculum that aligns with academic standards and applies them in a real-world way. Her favorite YSA projects are the water quality lessons and student-led research, which blend chemistry and biology, two of her favorite subjects to teach.

03/19/2026

That moment when everything clicks… the trial and error, the problem-solving, the “wait, let me try this one more time”—and suddenly, it works. That’s the magic of a true eureka moment.

At the Young Scientist Academy, students are given more than just information. They’re given the freedom to explore, tinker, and invent. They ask big questions, test their ideas, and learn that failure isn’t the end, it’s part of the process. Every prototype, every adjustment, every small win leads to moments like this one.

Because innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when students are empowered to think creatively, take risks, and bring their ideas to life.

And when it finally comes together? There’s nothing like it. 🙌

Follow along to see more breakthroughs, big ideas, and future innovators in action.

03/18/2026

At the Young Scientist Academy, students do more than explore science. They build confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn how to communicate their ideas with the world. From classroom discussions to presenting research to community leaders, our young scientists grow into powerful voices for science and their communities.

This transformation is what YSA is all about. When students gain the confidence to speak up, they gain the confidence to lead.

Follow along to see how the next generation of scientists is growing, learning, and finding their voice.

03/17/2026