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In the majestic state of North Carolina, where blue-ridged mountains touch the sky and coastal beaches sprinkle in the sun, lives a motley crowd of young inventors, scientists, engineers, and artists. These aren’t your average kids. No, siree! They are the STEAM/STEM whiz kids, equipped with a thirst for knowledge and a knack for creativity. Now, let's introduce our cool imaginary character, Professor Beakerhead. With bright, twinkling eyes hidden behind thick goggles, eccentric hair that seems to defy gravity, and a bubbling laugh that echoes through his wacky, gadget-filled laboratory, he is the guiding star of our STEAM/STEM kids. Professor Beakerhead, with a passion for pickles on his pizza and his mismatched socks, is the ideal mentor for our young wizards of NC. These NC kids can design robots that dance, build boats that float in mid-air, concoct potions that change colors, and engineer recycled-art masterpieces that would make Picasso jealous. They aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, whether that means digging up fossils in the Appalachian Mountains or discovering new species of crabs on the Outer Banks. Their minds are like sponges, soaking up information about the world around them and turning it into fabulous creations. But don't let their intellect fool you! They love a good laugh as much as the next kid. Prank wars often ensue with whoopee cushions under seats and invisible ink on reports. The favorite, however, is when they program their robots to serve Professor Beakerhead his least favorite dessert - broccoli ice cream! The STEAM/STEM kids live in a world where learning is an adventure, laughter is the soundtrack, and the possibilities are as wide as the North Carolina sky.