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    • December 2025

    • Thu 18
      Promotional graphic titled “The Power of Stories” featuring authors Terysa Ridgeway, Dr. Gaby A. González, and Kim Collazo, with event info for December 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

      The Power of Stories

      December 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
      Virtual

      December 18, 2025 10:00-11:00am PT / 1:00-2:00pm ET  Meet talented authors creating stories that matter! Join NGCP for an interactive conversation with writers who are inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and … Continued

    • January 2026

    • Wed 21
      A young girl with face paint plays with robot toys on a table at an event. Text on the left promotes a STEM Next training about engineering for Pre-K and Kindergarten, held on Jan. 21, 2026, facilitated by the Museum of Science, Boston.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten

      Featured January 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      STEM Next is accelerating our efforts to advance career-connected learning in afterschool and summer learning programs with our Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. In this training, we will … Continued

    • February 2026

    • Wed 4
      A child holding a NASA bag stands in a group, while text on a blue background promotes a STEM event: “Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary” by the Museum of Science, Boston, on February 4, 2026, for grades 3–5.

      Career-Connected Learning Training: Fostering Career Awareness in Upper Elementary

      Featured February 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Virtual

      Date: February 4, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 3-5 | Featuring YES Engineering Rescue Shuttles  STEM Next is accelerating our efforts … Continued

    • Wed 18
      Three middle school boys work on a hands-on science project in a classroom. Text promotes a STEM Next event on durable skill development, held by the Museum of Science, Boston, for grades 6–8 on Feb. 18, 2026.

      Career-Connected Learning Series: Durable Skill Development and Career Exploration in Middle School

      Featured February 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Date: February 18, 2026, 2026, 3–4 p.m. ET / noon–1 p.m. PT Facilitator: Museum of Science, Boston Grades 6-8 | Featuring YES Engineering Antivirals Unit STEM Next is accelerating our … Continued

    • March 2026

    • Wed 18
      Digital flyer for a webinar by STEM Next and Hour of AI, featuring a smiling girl using a laptop. Text details a free educator webinar on AI literacy, held Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST.

      National AI Literacy Day Made Easy: Launch the Hour of AI with STEM Next & Code.org

      Featured March 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Are you looking to bring AI to your afterschool program but don't know where to start? STEM Next & Code.org are teaming up for a free webinar to help you … Continued

    • Mon 23
      A flyer for a STEM NEXT Learning Hour event titled From Enrichment to Economic Mobility features a man and a boy using a circular saw outdoors, with event details and logos on a purple background.

      From Enrichment to Economic Mobility: Strengthening Afterschool to Workforce Pathways

      Featured March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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      Join STEM Next and JFF for our latest Learning Hour. This webinar will introduce two core JFF resources: the American Job Quality Study (AJQS) and the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Framework … Continued

    • April 2026

    • Thu 16

      Unlocking the Double Helix: A Blueprint for DNA Day Success

      Featured April 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
      Virtual

      Get ready to make DNA Day engaging, accessible, and impactful for your students across learning settings and grade levels. In this practical prep webinar for educators, we’ll walk you through … Continued

    • May 2026

    • Wed 6

      Discover the Latest from YES!

      May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Virtual

      Interested in learning about the newest Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) resources from the Museum of Science, Boston? Join this free webinar to explore their latest curriculum units and STEM learning … Continued

    • June 2026

    • Thu 11
      Two young women work together on a STEM project, holding materials and smiling. Event details about understanding STEM stereotypes, with date June 11, 2026, and registration info appear on the image.

      Understanding STEM Stereotypes: A Look at the Newest Research and Strategies

      June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Join NGCP and Dr. Allison Master for a deep dive into the latest evidence on how STEM stereotypes are evolving — and where the most critical work remains.  While progress … Continued

    • September 2026

    • Tue 15

      Launch Event: Introducing STEM Next’s Launching Futures Toolkit powered by RTX

      Featured September 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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      Aerospace Career Exploration in Afterschool The aerospace economy is growing fast, and it needs a new generation of young people ready to step into it. That’s why STEM Next is proud to introduce the Launching Futures Toolkit powered by RTX. Created specifically for afterschool and summer programs, this free resource makes it easy for educators … Continued

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