Alex Hodara said he was amazed with the technology that students were creating after he was asked to sponsor a technology-based “hack-a-thon” at his alma mater, Westfield High School, one year ago. “More than 50 kids showed up to create robotics and mobile applications, including artificial intelligence,” Hodara said. However, in seeking more involvement afterwards, Hodara said he grew disappointed with the overall lack of after-school programs focused on science, technology, education and mathematics, or STEM, especially when such well-paying and important STEM-related jobs are in high demand today. Read more here.