News & Announcements STEM Next Names National STEM Education Leader Melissa Moritz as Next CEO STEM Next is proud to announce that Melissa Moritz, a nationally recognized STEM education leader, has been selected as the organization’s next CEO. October 1, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Jackie Schirmer, President of Congruex Network Services, Named Chair of STEM Next Board of Directors STEM Next has named Jacquelyn “Jackie” Schirmer Chair of its Board of Directors, beginning a new chapter of leadership for the organization. September 16, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Now Boarding the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew: Teens Invited to Apply for National Youth Leadership Program Applications are now open for teens ages 13–18 with experience in afterschool or summer STEM learning. Apply by October 29, 2026. September 9, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Breaking Into STEM: Lessons From Two STEM Leaders During a recent STEM Next Career Chat, teens from across the country heard firsthand how careers in chemistry, engineering and technology take shape. July 6, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Afterschool, AI & the Artemis Generation: 4 Takeaways from Inspire Momentum Hundreds of afterschool leaders, STEM industry partners, and youth Flight Crew members recently gathered in Orlando for STEM Next’s first-ever Inspire Momentum convening. June 25, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Innovators Advancing STEM: Career Chat Highlights Industry Leaders and Their Pathways to Success During a recent STEM Next Career Chat, teens across the country explored how careers in biotech, aerospace and technology take shape. May 21, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Flight Crew Alum Neha Shukla, Now a Leading AI Ethicist, On What’s Missing from AI Education For many young people and adults alike, AI can feel like an unknown entity: powerful, mysterious, and often unquestioned. Neha wants to change that. March 27, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Inside Artemis II: Meet the Engineers Powering the Next Mission to the Moon Teens got an inside look at the technology, teamwork, and career paths behind NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission. March 26, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Inside Health Technology Careers: From Smartwatches to Safe Medicines Two industry professionals shared how they got interested in STEM and provided advice for young people who are interested in similar careers in health technology. March 19, 2026 Learn More
News & Announcements Transform Your Future: Celebrate Engineers Week 2026 in Afterschool Engineers Week—and this year’s theme, Transform Your Future—is the perfect opportunity to build momentum around engineering learning. January 26, 2026 Learn More
