FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2026

Wilmington, NC — The Young Scientist Academy (YSA) will host its 3rd Annual Breakfast on Saturday, January 31, at Waterline Brewing Co. in Wilmington. This annual fundraiser invites community members, donors, and local leaders to come together in support of hands-on science education.

​Check-in for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Waterline Brewing Co., located at 721 Surry Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Breakfast will be catered by Pine Valley Market, a longtime local favorite.

​The event will feature student speakers who will share firsthand how participation in YSA programs has shaped their confidence, curiosity, and future aspirations. Through their stories, attendees will gain insight into the meaningful impact donor support has on expanding access to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math education.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2025
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Wilmington, NC — The Young Scientist Academy (YSA) is grateful to receive a $20,000 donation from Gold Bond Building Products in Wilmington, made possible through the generosity of plant teammates who nominated YSA as part of National Gypsum’s 2025 NGC Giving Campaign.

This significant investment will help expand access to hands-on STEM education for students in the Wilmington community, supporting YSA’s mission to empower the next generation to become ambassadors of science and technology.