Every student should have the opportunity to be a leader in STEM.
Discover the achievements of Carolina’s Young Innovators℠ – students turning curiosity into breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering, and math. By recognizing and celebrating their accomplishments – both big and small – Carolina opens the door to possibilities, inspiring all students and nurturing their visions.
Meet Previous Young Innovators
Lydia Denton
At 13 years old, Lydia Denton designed a car seat to protect babies from extreme heat.
Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna
At 17 years old, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna created cement that may help prevent oil rig catastrophes.
Stephen Litt
As a teenager, Stephen Litt contributed to cancer research with initiative, planarians, and green tea.
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This national-level STEM competition for students highlights our ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
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Every student should have the opportunity to be a leader in STEM.
Take a look at the inspiring students in Carolina’s Young InnovatorsSM program. They demonstrate the amazing achievements that occur when students take action to answer a question or solve a problem in science, technology, engineering, and math.
By recognizing and celebrating these Young Innovators’ accomplishments both big and small, Carolina strives to open the door to possibilities—to inspire all students and nurture their visions. We promote diversity and inclusion to encourage every student to take their place in STEM.
Getting the Most Out of Young Innovators
Meet Other Young Innovators
Joaquin Haces-Garcia
Young children may be safer, thanks to Joaquin Haces-Garcia’s innovative car seat alarm.
Olivia Thomas
Girls can code, and Olivia Thomas’s games and workshops prove it.
Annie Ostojic
Microwave ovens may cook more efficiently, thanks to Annie Ostojic’s containers and reflectors.