Novo Nordisk Champions STEM Education With Donation To Boys And Girls Club Of Johnston County

JOHNSTON COUNTY – Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, a leading global healthcare company, has donated STEM kits to the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

(Left to right) Nicole Niwa from Novo Nordisk’s Alliance Development & Social Responsibility, Stacy Beard from Public Affairs & Media Relations, and Kountry Bowden, Director of the Johnston County Boys & Girls Club, are featured. They are joined by members from the Selma and South Smithfield Elementary School Boys and Girls Clubs. The occasion marks the delivery of STEM kits by Novo Nordisk, supporting educational development and inspiring future innovation among young students in North Carolina. Photo courtesy Stacy Beard, Public Affairs & Media Relations Novo Nordisk

The STEM kits, rich with educational tools such as Legos, microscopes, and magnetic blocks, provide practical, hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking among students. These resources are integral in encouraging young learners to explore STEM fields and develop the necessary skills to succeed in the future.

Nicole Niwa, Manager of Alliance Development and Social Responsibility, commented on the company’s initiative, “We are thrilled to support the Boys and Girls Club of Johnston County with these STEM resources. Our goal is to make a positive impact by enhancing educational opportunities for children, particularly in the critical fields of science and technology.”

Stacy Beard, Public Relations & Media Relations Principal at Novo Nordisk and member of the Boys & Girls Club Advisory Board, emphasized the broader impact of the donation, stating, “Fostering innovation is what we’ve done for more than 100 years at Novo Nordisk, and it all begins with empowering our youth. We believe strongly that investing in the next generation of innovators also strengthens the foundation of our community’s future.”

Ivin, a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County, skillfully assembles magnetic building blocks. This activity not only sparks creativity and problem-solving skills but also lays a foundational interest in STEM careers. Through such hands-on experiences, young learners like Ivin can explore concepts integral to engineering and architecture, paving the way for future innovations. Photo courtesy Stacy Beard, Public Affairs & Media Relations Novo Nordisk

The donation event was celebrated with an interactive session where club members engaged in various STEM activities, highlighting the practical application of the tools provided.

Kourtney Bowden, Club Director, expressed gratitude, noting, “Thanks to Novo Nordisk, our members have new opportunities to learn through play. These STEM kits are not just educational resources; they are gateways to imagination and discovery.”

The contribution is part of Novo Nordisk’s global commitment to social responsibility and educational support, striving to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM through community-based initiatives.

3 COMMENTS

  1. MAYBE…. instead of giving Joco kids these cheap a$$ ridiculously fatuous trivialities, Novo Nordisk, should teach young folk how to have healthy diets, and healthy habits….Oh yea, thats right, they won’t sell much glp that way-Will they??

  2. Sotiedofthis you are not educated on what novo nordisk is doing .The medication we make is something that makes you fill full and reduces you appetite . your comment is insulting and apology is needed due to your lack of knowledge.

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