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Just off the New Jersey Turnpike in Newark is a fairly nondescript building, in an industrial district on the banks of the Passaic River. It is a squat, block-like grey thing, windows facing out across a sea of concrete parking lots and gas tanks. The air is smoky, and on hot days, you can smell the mixture of natural gas, animal fat, and sewage from the other plants in the area. Surrounding it are iron walls, faced inwards, resembling an umbrella topped with barbed wire. Asi

When we flip on a light switch or charge a phone, the electricity powering those devices originally comes from a natural source. In traditional energy systems, that energy often comes from burning fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas. However, burning these fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Renewable energy systems work differently. Instead of burning fuel, they capture energy from natural processes that occ

At BranchOut!, we believe that exceptional leadership isn’t born overnight—it’s forged through challenge, collaboration, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. Recently, we concluded our intensive leadership interview process for the upcoming season. To say the caliber of talent was impressive would be an understatement. This year’s invited candidates hailed from 15 schools across 6 states (CA, IA, MA, NY, VA, MD), including both public and private schools.

On Sunday, June 14th, the vibrant sounds of music, the smell of local food, and the bright strokes of fresh paint filled Windsor Street in Cambridge. The occasion? The annual Port Arts Fest, hosted by the historic Community Art Center (CAC). For the team at BranchOut!, it was an unforgettable day of service. A dedicated group of our Asian American student volunteers—spanning from 8th to 12th grade and representing four different local schools—stepped up to support this inc

The BranchOut! The Baltimore chapter celebrates its one-year anniversary after an impactful, intentional, and exciting year. What is BranchOut! Baltimore Chapter? The Baltimore City Chapter is a student-led initiative under BranchOut! Veritas Education Leaders, a nonprofit program dedicated to providing academic mentorship and promoting STEM engagement within underserved and underprivileged communities in Baltimore City. Data from Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS) highlig