STEM Next Opportunity Fund Names Camsie McAdams as Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America
STEM Next Opportunity Fund proudly announces Camsie McAdams as the inaugural Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America, the latest exciting step in STEM Next’s journey t
A Milestone Year: The Million Girls Moonshot Expands Reach and Impact in Year 3
Launched in 2020, the Million Girls Moonshot is a five-year initiative of STEM Next Opportunity Fund aimed at engaging millions more girls and youth across the United States in qua
STEM Next Opportunity Fund Announces Launch of Exploring Career Connections in STEM, Supported by $3.3M U.S. Department of Labor Grant
This press release was issued nationwide on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. STEM Next Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit and leading expert in out-of-school time (OST) STEM education,
2024 Earth Day and Beyond: Activating Earth Stewardship in New Ways
Planet vs. plastics. This year’s Earth Day theme provides many opportunities to take action for a healthier planet. Earth Day is a worldwide campaign that began over 50 years ago
2024 Summer STEM Challenge: Creating STEM Journeys with Purpose
Let’s do better than provide kids with random STEM programs. With less structure and more time for self-directed engagement, summer is the perfect time to encourage children’s
Furman University’s Riley Institute Features STEM Next Fellow, Dr. Sheronda Witter
The Riley Institute of Furman University features a profile of Dr. Sheronda Witter, STEM Next Fellow serving as the out-of-school time advisor in the Office of the Secretary at the
Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?
On any given day in 2018, you could walk into my science classroom and see my students doing the following: competitively measuring the growth of their soybean plants, self-assured
Family Engagement and the Power of Connection
Where does enchantment with stars and space or love for tinkering start? Building a telescope with a grandparent or working alongside a parent on a car maintenance project may laun
Spending ESSER: Three Tips to Leverage the Funds
Use it or lose it. We all know what that means, but do we know what it actually takes when there’s a clock ticking, many competing needs, and fears of funding cliffs? As the new
Remembering Ann S. Bowers
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ann S. Bowers. Ann passed away peacefully early Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 leaving a legacy of inspiration and generosity. Dr