We believe that STEM learning should be everywhere and for everyone.
But right now, only 10% of youth in the U.S. have access to these opportunities. That’s 45 million young minds sitting on the sidelines — minds that could create the next breakthroughs in AI, medicine, or space exploration.
That’s why we’re accelerating what works to reach more kids and communities, faster.
We’re setting a big goal -
inspiring 20 million more young people with STEM opportunities by 2030.
And we need you.
At STEM Next, we have 4 key levers that transform access and quality of informal STEM learning opportunities across the nation.
Tackling national challenges to create seismic STEM learning shifts for millions of youth and educators.
STEM Next leans into hundreds of powerful partnerships to expand thousands of STEM learning opportunities for millions of young people, in all 50 states.
What's Next: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 65% of today’s students will grow up having careers that do not exist yet.
Because the world is changing rapidly – we’re fueling career exploration and building transferable skills across industries and sectors.
Engineering, Computing & Advanced Manufacturing
Some of the fastest growing and best paying STEM jobs, and urgently need more talent and perspectives.
Math
Because it’s the foundational building block kids struggle with most.
AI, Space & Emerging Frontiers
Cutting edge, new collar jobs – topics that kids are really excited about, right now.
Climate & Science
Harnessing innovations in biotechnology and environmental science to help humans and nature thrive.