Empower Your STEM Journey
Inclusive Education for Brighter Futures
Join Inner Banks STEM Center (IBX STEM) in shaping the innovators of tomorrow. We offer a nurturing space for students from diverse backgrounds to thrive in understanding STEM concepts. Our programs focus on hands-on learning and life skills, prioritizing support for at-risk youth while welcoming all aspiring minds. With over 1,300 students served, we turn potential into progress.
New Building Ribbon Cutting!
We are having the ribbon cutting for the new Inner Banks STEM Center building on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm. The location is 100 Airport Road, Washington, NC 27889.
Our Mission & Goals
A hands-on approach to STEM
IBX-STEM uses aviation, drones, renewable energy sources, and boating as the intellectual bait to get students interested in STEM career paths.
We expose students to a life-skills workshop to help them make smart decisions about all aspects of their life such as choosing friends, body language, diversity in the workplace, internet threats, and bullying.
We provide a healthy living block of instruction, as some careers require physical fitness for duty/entry examinations.
Our Programs
Aviation Camp
Spark an interest in aerospace with hands-on experiences that explore flight mechanics and the science behind airplanes.
Boating Camp
Navigate maritime adventures where young learners master navigation and engage with aquatic ecosystems, fostering a love for water-based exploration.
Space and Earth Science Camp
Cultivate environmental stewardship through interactive projects that delve into the mechanics of sustainable power sources and their real-world applications.
Drone Camp
Propel technological curiosity with immersive activities in UAV technology, offering lessons in programming, aerial maneuvers, and safety protocols.
Community Outreach
Enhance your child’s social responsibility and leadership through diverse initiatives that promote community engagement and personal growth.
The Officer Team
Meet Our Officers
Alvin Powell
Vacant
Jessica Sutton
Michael Cobb
Melissa Jarvis
Our Primary Goal
To Prepare Youth for
21st Century STEM Careers
Join Our Mission as we create a sustainable and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) science enrichment program with a focus on reaching at-risk under-represented 5th-9th grade students to help prepare them for 21st century STEM Careers.
