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#iUrbanTeen set out on a #mission to #ignite that #spark by #bridging the #opportunity #gap for #underserved #youth from all over the country. Listen to the #journey of iUrban Teen from our Founder Deena Pierott. Listen to the full interview at https://kboo.fm/media/105157-local-non-profit-iurban-teen-empowers-students-color-stem-and-arts-opportunities iUrban Teen is a nationally recognized STEM and arts non-profit for students of color. The non-profit was founded in Vancouver, WA and its now headquartered in […]

Local non-profit iUrban Teen empowers students of color with STEM ...

30 Sep, 2021 in Press/Media by Baljit Kaur (updated 939 days ago)

LISETTE TERRYAssociate at Degenkolb Engineers 1. Can you tell me a bit about your career path and what led you to the role you’re in today? I decided I wanted to be a Civil Engineer at the age of 15. I was in a class called MESA (Math, […]

iEngineering – Road To Success

29 Jul, 2021 in Blog / Career Profile / Youth Newsletter tagged Career Profile / iEngineering / STEM / STEM+ARTs by Baljit Kaur

Program connects BIPOC youth to STEM careers amid diversity shortage A nationally recognized program that started in Washington state introduces Black, Indigenous, and youth of color to careers in STEM and the arts. SEATTLE — Careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are abundant in the Pacific Northwest, but […]

King 5 Interview – Program connects BIPOC youth to STEM ...

15 Jul, 2021 in Press/Media by Baljit Kaur (updated 1017 days ago)

How Deena Pierott, Founder Of iUrban Teen, Is Using Transformative Education And Care To Dull The Double Edge Sword Of Learning During A Pandemic For Black Students Forbes Article As confirmed cases of Covid-19 continue to surge, the decision for children to attend school remotely or face-to-face continues to be […]

Highlighted in Forbes: How Deena Pierott Is Using Transformative Education

15 Jul, 2021 in Press/Media by Baljit Kaur (updated 1017 days ago)

JAYLIN FREEMAN-BROADOUSCommissioning Agent at Glumac 1. Can you tell me a bit about your career path and what led you to the role you’re in today? As a student in high school, I decided I wanted to study engineering. My interest was sparked when I attended an engineering […]

iEngineering – Road To Success

1 Jul, 2021 in Blog / Career Profile / Youth Newsletter tagged Career Profile / iEngineering / STEM / STEM+ARTs by Baljit Kaur (updated 1032 days ago)

iUrban Teen is a STEM+Arts education program that brings together underrepresented teens and young adults for career exploration and mentoring.