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STEM Next and Teen Science Café Network Bring Real STEM Careers to Life for Students Nationwide at STEM Fest 2025

Meet STEM Next’s 2025 Flight Crew: Our Largest Cohort Yet with 77 Youth STEM Ambassadors from Across the U.S.

From the Dance Floor to CNN Heroes: STEM From Dance Takes National Spotlight with New Spin on STEM

‘Supporting each other’s growth:’ Why near-peer mentorship works to build STEM confidence

STEM Next Opportunity Fund Names Camsie McAdams as Director of the Institute for a STEM Ready America

A Milestone Year: The Million Girls Moonshot Expands Reach and Impact in Year 3

STEM Next Opportunity Fund Announces Launch of Exploring Career Connections in STEM, Supported by $3.3M U.S. Department of Labor Grant

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2024 Summer STEM Challenge: Creating STEM Journeys with Purpose

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Furman University’s Riley Institute Features STEM Next Fellow, Dr. Sheronda Witter

Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

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Family Engagement and the Power of Connection

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Unlocking Curiosity with Sharks, Rockets, and Mind Control: STEM Next and Teen Science Cafés Build STEM Skills by Encouraging Discovery

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Spending ESSER: Three Tips to Leverage the Funds

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Remembering Ann S. Bowers

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Reflections from the National Indian Education Convention and Trade Show

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Afterschool STEM: 20 Reasons Why We Love It

Mentoring Matters: Building Social Capital as the Bridge to Success

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Creating Community through Action

Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

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Embracing Orange Shirt Day: A Connection and the Role of Afterschool Programs

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New Mexico’s Quest to Advance Young Women in STEM: Jordyn Montoya’s Story

Family Engagement: The Power of Reflection

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Bridging the Gap Between Traditions and Afterschool: A Personal Journey

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Out-of-School Time STEM is a Workforce Investment

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The Student Mental Health Crisis: How Out-of-School Time Programs Can Help

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Family Engagement: Make it About Empowerment

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Research and Out-of-School Time Learning Tips

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IES Math Summit Keynote: Cindy Marten & Flight Crew

Youth Voice: An Invaluable Perspective

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Welcome Back to Afterschool 2023: Five Big STEM Ideas to Supercharge Young Minds

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