The Boston Globe’s weekly Ocean State Innovators column features a Q&A with Rhode Island innovators who are starting new businesses and nonprofits, conducting groundbreaking research, and reshaping the state’s economy. Send tips and suggestions to reporter Edward Fitzpatrick at edward.fitzpatrick@globe.com . This week’s Ocean State Innovators conversation is with Mohamed T. Kante, founder of iNERDE, a Rhode Island-based startup that brings STEM education to students in Africa.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Q: What is iNERDE and when was it founded? Kante: I started iNERDE out of college in 2013. It was based on the fundamental belief that if we give children access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, it creates an incredible opportunity for them in the future. I am a firm believer in that, and I am living proof. I was born and raised in Mali . I came to the United States 17 years ago, and now live in North Providence. I went to Bristol Community College, then transferred to Northeastern University to pursue an electrical engineering degree. Out of college, I had a chance to work on incredible technology projects, including a robotic arm to feed people with upper body […]
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