BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Academy of Science (BuffSci) Elementary School 2, was happy to unveil a first-of-its-kind STEM vending machine Wednesday. The machine is called Morgan's STEM vending machine.
The vending machine was launched by Global Vending Group Inc. as a way to revolutionize the way students learn and engage with science, technology, engineering, and math subjects.
Global Vending Group Inc. first began creating educational vending machines in 2018, with their first machine called Inchy Bookworm. The creation of the Morgan's STEM vending machine was created to target more STEM related curriculums.
Morgan's STEM vending machine rewards students with silver tokens in the classroom that can be redeemed at the machine for various STEM-related hands-on STEM kits, coding challenges, and interactive projects that reach students at their individual level of learning.
It is the hope that by incentivizing students, it will motivate them to learn more, with fun and engaging methods.
"We are thrilled to introduce Morgan's STEM vending machine to schools and organizations across the country," said Jason Blumberg, founder and CEO of Global Vending Group, Inc. "Our goal is to make STEM education accessible and exciting for students of all ages. With this vending machine, we hope to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers."
"Our students are going to be so excited about this,” said Brianna Lanoye, principal of BuffSci Elementary 2. “Partnering with Global Vending Group, Inc. (GVG) allows us to ignite a spark of curiosity and innovation in our young learners. This new opportunity will not only excite their interests but also provide a hands-on learning experience that aligns with our STEM focus. It’s thrilling to know that we are giving our students the tools to explore, experiment, and discover their passions early on, which will help them grow into confident, lifelong learners."
"As a school dedicated to providing a college preparatory and STEM-infused education, we are thrilled to partner with Global Vending Group, Inc. to bring Morgan's Marvelous STEM vending machine to our BuffSci 2 Elementary School students,” commented Joseph B. Polat, PhD., executive director of BuffSci. “This collaboration will further enhance our efforts to prepare every student for success, both in the classroom and beyond. At BuffSci, our mission is to provide an excellent K-12 academic experience, and partnerships like this enable us to ensure our students are academically, socially, emotionally, and physically well-rounded. We are proud to bring this innovative opportunity to our Doat Street campus, enriching the learning environment and fostering the curiosity and potential of every child."
“Unveiling Morgan in partnership with BuffSci Elementary School 2 was a perfect fit for us,” commented Blumberg. “The city of Buffalo is extremely fortunate to have an institution like the Buffalo Academy of Science leading the forefront of STEM education in Western New York. Our missions embody a commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among our young learners. Together, we aim to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders and equip them with the tools and experiences they need to shape their futures.”
To learn more about Morgan's STEM vending machine visit bookvending.com
