Research & Advocacy
Powering lasting change through research, public policy & thought leadership
We leverage research, policy and partnerships into collective action to power STEM learning at the pace and scale needed to create a system that works for all kids.
This means launching new ideas into action through our policy and advocacy work to ensure that its top of mind with decision makers at all levels and that the resources are there to support youth in STEM.
Let's unearth, study and translate what it's going to take to do more, faster, for millions of kids.
Let's convene and leverage our collective expertise to to make afterschool and summer STEM programs better and more accessible.
Let's champion the role of afterschool and summer to revolutionize how we prepare youth for the future of work.
Our Approach in Action
Advancing Policy
Our policy and advocacy work seeks to create the enabling conditions at the Federal, State and Local level to ensure all young people can find success, engagement and joy in their STEM learning experiences.
Research
STEM Next partners with top researchers finding and incentivizing programs and partners to engage in research studies that identify innovative approaches and tools is a priority.
Latest Ideas
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
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)
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