Learn more about what’s next in informal STEM. We will continue to feature new and creative research and programs, exciting stories, big picture thinking, news, and STEM systems.
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Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM
Read moreACRES is a powerful group-coaching program created by the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA). Afterschool providers learn and practice six skills th…
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Girl Scouts
Read moreGirl Scouts is a leadership development organization for girls with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, offering every girl a chance to practice…
Books can inspire a future astronaut, cyber security expert, or gameplay engineer
Read moreNow is the perfect time to think about what your child, neighbor, coworker’s child, or students will be doing this summer. We encourage you to help support su…
Expanding Access and Inclusion in STEM through Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
Read moreIn this Case Study, Drs. Sammet and Kekelis highlight best practices and lessons learned from two programs - Techbridge Girls and Code Next - that serve commun…
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Remembering Ellen
Read moreEllen Lettvin STEM Education Fund The STEM Next Opportunity Fund is establishing the Ellen Lettvin STEM Education Fund. The resources of the fund will be dedic…
How a Library’s Making Program Empowers Mothers and Daughters
Read morePublic libraries have a unique opportunity to expand the reach of STEM. “Public libraries provide a ‘third space’ beyond the formal classroom and home that can…
After Hour of Code™: Family Engagement Maintains the Momentum
Read moreComputer Science Education Week aims to inspire K-12 students in computer science. Held the second week of December in honor of the birthday of Admiral Grace M…
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 08
Read moreA workshop that gives families a chance to connect over coding or persevere through an engineering design challenge is a great first step in family engagement …
Promising Practice for Engaging Families: Spotlight 07
Read moreParents can play an important role in supporting their children’s learning and pathways with technology. However, when programs have a family element, it often…
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Our Investments
Read moreSTEM Next Opportunity Fund aims to ensure that millions of underserved young people have access to high-quality STEM learning experiences and eliminate the gen…
