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3 inspiring STEM stories you can't miss

Tune in to watch the season premiere of Stitch on the Very Local App on June 14

3 inspiring STEM stories you can't miss

Tune in to watch the season premiere of Stitch on the Very Local App on June 14

Cell phones, vaccines, space travel. All of these technologies exist because scientists work together to make it happen. But all great minds have to start somewhere. I'm Natalie Pozzo. Follow us today as we walk you through stories from across the nation that showcase the importance of an education in stem that's science, technology, engineering and math, all fields that make our lives better and better connected. Starting things off. We're heading to Kentucky where Wlky reporter carry Grace sees how some volunteers are demystifying the world of coding.
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3 inspiring STEM stories you can't miss

Tune in to watch the season premiere of Stitch on the Very Local App on June 14

A new season of the heartwarming series "Stitch" airs on June 14 and kicks off with stories of people across the country inspiring their communities to take a deeper interest in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Get a special preview by checking out these three of the stories featured in the premiere episode. Meet the inspiring mother of three, who became the first African American to graduate with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Alabama and then achieved her dream of becoming a NASA engineer.An exciting partnership is helping Milwaukee students bridge the gap between sports and science through their love of basketball.When Grace Brehm, 17, noticed that the cybersecurity club at the all boys school in her area had over 100 members and she couldn't get more 15 students to join the cybersecurity club at her all girls school, she became determined to change that by sparking an interest in computer science amongst her classmates."Stitch" is a Hearst Television original series that aims to showcase inspiring stories from around the country that stitch together the fabric of our communities. You can stream all episodes on the Very Local App. Very Local is your best source for shows about local communities, bringing you 24/7 access to news from your trusted local news source, weather updates, and more. Very Local also brings you fresh, untold stories from your very own city and communities like yours, with exclusive original shows and local stories specific to where you live. Get the channel to stream Very Local free on Roku or Amazon Fire TV.Follow Very Local on Facebook and @VeryLocal on Instagram for more.

A new season of the heartwarming series "Stitch" airs on June 14 and kicks off with stories of people across the country inspiring their communities to take a deeper interest in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

Get a special preview by checking out these three of the stories featured in the premiere episode.

  1. Meet the inspiring mother of three, who became the first African American to graduate with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Alabama and then achieved her dream of becoming a NASA engineer.


  2. An exciting partnership is helping Milwaukee students bridge the gap between sports and science through their love of basketball.


  3. When Grace Brehm, 17, noticed that the cybersecurity club at the all boys school in her area had over 100 members and she couldn't get more 15 students to join the cybersecurity club at her all girls school, she became determined to change that by sparking an interest in computer science amongst her classmates.

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    "Stitch" is a Hearst Television original series that aims to showcase inspiring stories from around the country that stitch together the fabric of our communities. You can stream all episodes on the Very Local App.


    Very Local is your best source for shows about local communities, bringing you 24/7 access to news from your trusted local news source, weather updates, and more. Very Local also brings you fresh, untold stories from your very own city and communities like yours, with exclusive original shows and local stories specific to where you live. Get the channel to stream Very Local free on Roku or Amazon Fire TV.

    Follow Very Local on Facebook and @VeryLocal on Instagram for more.