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NEWPORT NEWS — On a Thursday night inside a place in Newport News called an innovation laboratory, a half-dozen students were learning about United Nations’ goals for transforming the world.
Initially just focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, the Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab in Newport News, Va., challenges students to entertain solutions to real-world problems.
“The big question of the project is how does music, computer science and entrepreneurship promote pathways to racial equity,” said Brandie Wright, program instructor.