Career-Connected Learning Series: Durable Skill Development and Career Exploration in Middle School Featured February 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Virtual 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 efforts to advance career-connected learning in afterschool and summer learning programs with our Career-Connected Learning Framework for Out-of-School Time Providers. With our partners at the … Continued
Careers That Launch Missions: Inside Artemis II with NASA Featured February 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years — is slated to launch in April, marking a historic step in humanity’s return to deep space. This special STEM Next career chat will feature NASA’s George Gorospe, Lockheed Martin Corporation’s systems engineer Chelsea Partridge and other professionals … Continued
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 Virtual 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 prep for National AI Literacy Day (March 27)! In this interactive learning experience, educators will gain practical tools to bring hands-on AI learning to classrooms, … Continued
From Enrichment to Economic Mobility: Strengthening Afterschool to Workforce Pathways Featured March 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Virtual 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 2.0. Participants will explore how AJQS data on job quality and JFF’s updated, age- and sector-agnostic WBL Framework can inform stronger, more intentional roles for … Continued
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 ready-to-use activities, free resources, and simple facilitation tips to help you plan a successful DNA Day experience. Whether you’re new to DNA Day or looking … Continued
Teen Career Chats: Innovators Advancing STEM Featured April 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual This month, join STEM Next and industry leaders from BAE Systems, Illumina, MEFA, and RTX to learn about how they forged their career paths in STEM. From biotech to aerospace … Continued
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 tools. This webinar will showcase the latest Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) curriculum units, designed for K–8 classrooms, out-of-school programs, and family STEM events. These newly … Continued
Teen Career Chats: Breaking into STEM Featured May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual On May 20 at 6pm ET/3pm PT, join STEM Next for a career chat with some of STEM’s top minds. Flight Crew member Madeline will interview guest speakers from leading industry partners to discuss their career pathways and advice for teens looking to enter into STEM fields. The panel will include Elizabeth Contreras, an R&D … Continued
Understanding STEM Stereotypes: A Look at the Newest Research and Strategies June 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Virtual 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 has been made in fields like math and science, new research reveals that computer science and engineering stereotypes remain a significant barrier, forming as early … Continued
Inspire Momentum: A National Gathering for Afterschool Innovators Featured June 15 - June 17 Caribe Royale Orlando 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL, United States STEM Next’s Inspire Momentum is a unique new event designed to accelerate delivery of high-quality STEM learning. Because when we work together, millions of more young people can turn curiosity into power, possibility, and pathways to the future. Join us June 15-17, 2026 in Orlando Inspire momentum where youth, builders, and backers get to work … Continued $349
