Where Curiosity Rises and Confidence is Baked In

At Rukie Cookie Inc, we believe the future belongs to curious minds and compassionate leaders. Our mission is simple but powerful: To create safe, inclusive, and inspiring spaces where youth explore STEAM, build curiosity, strategic thinking, and innovation—empowering them to become confident leaders and active contributors to a more just and equitable society.

We know that the tools to build a better world can begin with something as small as a question, a game, or even… a cookie.

🍪 Our First Step: Cookies for a Cause

We’re proud to announce our very first fundraising event:
“Miso-Glazed Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies” for the IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section Awards Banquet.

Yes, these cookies are as delicious and daring as they sound—sweet with a savory twist, just like the journey of discovery we're inviting our youth to take.

All proceeds from cookie sales at this event will go directly toward offering free chess classes for youth in underserved communities.

Why chess? Because it’s more than a game—it’s a classroom for life.

♟️ Chess: The Quiet Architect of Strategic Thinking

In a world full of noise, chess teaches patience.
In a world of shortcuts, chess rewards long-term thinking.
And in a world that often divides, chess builds bridges through shared play, respect, and strategy.

Chess invites young minds to think critically, anticipate outcomes, and make decisions with intention—all essential skills not just in STEAM careers, but in shaping a more thoughtful, just society.

By learning chess, youth don't just develop mental agility; they learn confidence, focus, and the value of resilience. Every piece moved is a decision made—and every decision helps build a future thinker, a future leader.

🍪 Let’s Bake a Better Future—Together

This is just the beginning. With every cookie sold, we’re funding access. With every class held, we’re shaping the future.

Whether you're joining us at the IEEE PCJS Awards Banquet, supporting us online, or simply sharing our mission, you're a part of something special.

We invite you to follow our journey, support our vision, and believe in the power of cookies, chess, and curiosity.

Stay curious. Stay kind. And always make your next move count.

With gratitude,
The Rukie Cookie Inc Team