Press Releases STEM Next Opportunity Fund and Qualcomm Partner on Pilot to Bring AI Learning to Afterschool With leadership support from Qualcomm, STEM Next is expanding access to AI and emerging-technology learning through afterschool and summer programs. December 8, 2025 Learn More
Impact Stories How DNA Learning Journeys Are Building STEM Confidence in Youth and Educators STEM Next has partnered with Illumina to bring the power and wonder of DNA science to afterschool and summer programs nationwide. November 24, 2025 Learn More
Opportunities Announcing Project R³: A New Opportunity for OST System Leaders to Strengthen Math Confidence R³ is a new initiative designed to strengthen math relationships, relevance, and real-world application across the OST field. Apply to join this work! November 21, 2025 Learn More
Tools Bring AI Learning to CSEd Week: Hour of AI Resources for Programs STEM Next is partnering with Code.org’s new Hour of AI initiative to ensure the afterschool learning field is part of this global movement. November 20, 2025 Learn More
Tools Five Ways to Connect Your Child to Careers: New Family Guides for All Grade Levels Three new resources for afterschool programs to share with families on how they can engage their children in career-connected learning at home. November 19, 2025 Learn More
Tools Strengthening Career-Connected Learning: The Building Bridges with Industry Playbook The Playbook provides out-of-school-time (OST) education leaders with practical guidance for initiating, strengthening, and sustaining employer partnerships. November 10, 2025 Learn More
News & Announcements STEM Next Flight Crew Members to be Featured on CBS’s Mission: Unstoppable Airing on CBS this Saturday, Nov. 8, and next Saturday, Nov. 15, the segments feature New Jersey Flight Crew member Carolyn and Colorado Flight Crew… November 6, 2025 Learn More
News & Announcements Flight Crew Bring Youth Voice to National Summit on Youth Development Flight Crew opened the summit, which brought together leaders to explore how to move from evidence to action in supporting youth development. October 17, 2025 Learn More
News & Announcements Inside Our Space Careers Chat with NASA, Lockheed Martin, and GM: Why There’s Room for Everyone in Space From small-town beginnings to world-changing missions, three space professionals joined STEM Next to prove that space is not one-size-fits-all. October 14, 2025 Learn More
Opportunities Community in Nature Prize Challenge for Afterschool Programs Enter by November 25 for a chance to win up to $3,500 for your program! October 9, 2025 Learn More
News & Announcements STEM Next Joins Crayola Creativity Week STEM Next is proud to be an official partner of the 2026 Crayola Creativity Week. October 8, 2025 Learn More
Research & New Ideas Exploring the Afterschool STEM Educator Landscape: New Report from the Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool STEM Hub released a new report on the challenges, needs, and opportunities for afterschool STEM educators. October 7, 2025 Learn More
Featured 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Career-Connected Learning Series: Building Engineering & Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten
