The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving. BUGS aims to close the opportunity gap as it welcomes a range of students (high achievers, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities alike) from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds through a random lottery. We recognize the impact of our actions on the planet, our community and ourselves, and we pursue viable long-term practices and big-picture thinking.