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.
Attention:
To our followers, we will not be conducting our 2025 Aviation, Boating, or Renewable Energy Sources summer STEM camps this year.
The reason is that IBX STEM has received funding to build a new and larger Student Science and Technology Building at the Washington Airport. This building should be completed by December 2025. Once built, this new building will allow IBX STEM to expose students to even more science, technology, engineering and math programs year-round. This will include offering new afterschool and weekend programs. In 2026, we will offer our three summer camps again that will be even better with exciting field trips.
We hope that when the new building is completed you will continue to support our STEM programs and have your kids attend one of our STEM programs. Thank you!
Al Powell
Our Story
Building the Confidence and Clarity to Pursue a Life of Purpose and Success.
Hands-On, Project-Based Learning
Exposure to STEM Professionals and Workforce Development
Guest instructors, community events, summer camps, afterschool programs, career fairs, Saturday Academies
Life-Skills
Self-confidence, problem solving, conflict resolution, group dynamics, work ethic, diversity, peer pressure, the value of education
Health and Physical Fitness
Diet, nutrition, swimming lessons
The Inner Banks STEM Center TM (IBX STEM) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit located in rural eastern NC. IBX STEM was formed in June 2012 but was originally called the Beaufort County Police Activities League. In August 2018, our name was changed to reflect our expanding role in establishing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) “youth workforce development pipeline” to get at-risk 5th-7th grade students interested in STEM careers including the aerospace industry.
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.
Renewable Energy
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
Saydee Marie Bocanegra
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.
