
Light-Speed Tech: What Photonic Computing Is (and Why You Should Care)
Ever wonder why your phone gets hot when you play a game for too long? That heat is a clue to one of the biggest challenges in tech, and one possible fix is something you see every day: light. The Problem: Electrons Make Heat Every computer chip is packed with...

Your Digital Twin Is Not a Clone (But It’s Just as Cool)
Welcome back to iUrban Teen, where we make learning fun! Today’s mission is to meet a technology that engineers love and most people haven’t heard of. Pop quiz: how do you test a spacecraft, a factory, or a heart procedure without risking the real thing? What’s a...

Real Talk: How to Actually Stay Safe on Campus (Lessons from the Experts)
Every fall, millions of students head to college — many living away from home for the first time — and safety experts agree on one thing: preparation beats fear every time. "Safety isn't about fear—it's about preparation, empowerment, and action," says Carrie...

The Next Frontier: Why Teens Should Be Thinking About Quantum Computing Careers
Quantum computing — technology that uses the strange rules of quantum mechanics to solve problems far beyond what today's computers can handle — is no longer confined to research labs. The field combines quantum mechanics, computer science, engineering, and...

Money Moves: Budgeting & Saving – By Marissa Spires
Budgeting and saving are two of the smartest financial habits that you can have. Haven’t started? Make your plan and set your goals today! College can be expensive, even saving up for a car or a new bike—but building these habits now makes a big difference later....

From the Ocean to the Cloud: How Pacific Teens Can Use Tech to Protect Home
For Pacific Islander communities, the ocean is more than a body of water. It is a source of food, culture, identity, and connection. For generations, Pacific peoples have relied on traditional knowledge to navigate the seas, understand weather patterns, and care...

AI Agents & Personal AI: Your New Digital Sidekick
Remember when having a chatbot was like texting a very nerdy robot that had read almost the entire internet? Well… things are getting interesting. AI is moving beyond simply answering questions. AI agents and personal AI can increasingly help plan, research, create,...

Our Culture, Our Style: The Influence of Black and Latino Teens on Trends
Black and Latino teens have long been trendsetters, shaping the music, fashion, language, and social media content that eventually becomes part of mainstream culture. From hip-hop, reggaetón, and Afrobeats dominating streaming charts to streetwear and sneaker culture...

You’ve Graduated—Now What? – A practical guide for high school graduates
BY- Marissa Spires Before getting any further into this article, Congratulations! Finishing the end of your general education career is worth the celebration. You might be wondering, “well now what?” This is a great question, and normal to ask yourself. Everyone’s...

Blue Origin Exclusive: More Than 80 Seattle Students Take Flight Through STEM and Aerospace Exploration at iSpace
More than 80 Seattle-area middle and high school students gathered for an unforgettable day of hands-on learning, aerospace exploration, and STEM discovery at iUrban Teen's recent iSpace event. Through an exclusive partnership with Blue Origin and Club for the Future,...
