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Explore webinars hosted by STEM Ecosystems, with a particular focus on equity

We invite you to present at the third interactive, online video showcase event, which will take place on May 15 – 22, 2017. Register now to be a presenter: http://stemforall2017.videohall.com   Share your cutting edge work by creating a 3-minute video and then discussing it with your colleagues, stakeholders and the public during a week-long ... Read more

This article was migrated from a previous version of the Knowledge Base. The date stamp does not reflect the original publication date. Overview  It has been widely noted that diverse youth living in underserved communities often lack access to quality science instruction in schools and therefore, might be particularly well served by opportunities to engage ... Read more

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Guides to implementing STEM programs in libraries

Are you interested in creating a STEM learning opportunity to empower the youth to change the world?! Then STEM Justice Training from the Kitty Anderson Youth Science Center of Science Museum of Minnesota might be your interests!  This is total of 10 hour of virtual training over 3 weeks!  Date: September 28, Oct 5 and 12 ... Read more

The STEM K12 Program Webinar: Focus on Media and Wide-Reaching Projects, which was originally scheduled for October 16, 2025 has been rescheduled to December 4, 2025 at 2:00pm ET. This webinar will provide an overview of new STEM K12 research program with a focus on projects involving media and wide-reaching public engagement with STEM (e.g., ... Read more

The Education Development Center (EDC) has just launched the STEM Learning and Research (STELAR) Center, a resource center for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The mission of STELAR is to build capacity and magnify the results of ITEST projects to deepen the impact of ... Read more

Launched in Denver in 2015 at an international global conference, the STEM Learning Ecosystems is a Global Community of Practice with extensive sharing of resources and expertise among leaders from education, business and industry, non-profits, philanthropy and others. The 100+ communities selected from across the world compose a global Community of Practice and have demonstrated ... Read more

Recently announced resources on STEM learning ecosystems and afterschool STEM system-building. Community-Based STEM Learning Ecosystems The STEM Funders Network has launched the Building the Field: Designing and Implementing Community-Based STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative to support the cultivation, scale and knowledge transfer of the best practices in building strong connections among a rich array of regional ... Read more

This Knowledge Base article was written collaboratively with contributions from Valerie Knight-Williams and Kevin Crowley. This article was migrated from a previous version of the Knowledge Base. The date stamp does not reflect the original publication date. Findings from Research and Evaluation  More than a dozen quasi-experimental summative evaluations funded by the National Science Foundation have ... Read more

In citizen science (also known as Public Participation in Scientific Research, or PPSR) projects, non-scientists participate in the process of scientific research. They can develop new technologies for monitoring environmental quality, discover new galaxies, or analyze data to understand the impacts of climate change on birds in their neighborhood. This page provides a brief overview ... Read more

For decades, public libraries have been evolving to become venues for informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, hosting programs and exhibits that inspire children and adults alike, and supporting them in their lifelong learning. Libraries serve diverse populations of all ages and backgrounds, and can be found in nearly every community across the ... Read more

For decades, public libraries have been evolving to become venues for informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, hosting programs and exhibits that inspire children and adults alike, and supporting them in their lifelong learning. Libraries serve diverse populations of all ages and backgrounds, and can be found in nearly every community across the ... Read more

The public at large place a high value on the role of zoos and aquariums in teaching children about the natural world, respect for living creatures, as a place for parents and children to discover new things together, and as an educational resource for children in the community. Research shows that parents in particular place ... Read more

The public at large place a high value on the role of zoos and aquariums in teaching children about the natural world, respect for living creatures, as a place for parents and children to discover new things together, and as an educational resource for children in the community. Research shows that parents in particular place ... Read more

Last February, the National Research Council (NRC) and STEM Funders Network convened the STEM Learning is Everywhere conference at the NRC’s Beckman Center in Irvine, CA. A pre-publication of the summary report from this event, called STEM Learning is Everywhere: Summary of a Convocation on Building Learning Systems is now available from the NRC. The ... Read more

STEM Next, in partnership with Verizon™, has launched a new set of free STEM Learning Journeys designed specifically for afterschool programs. These Learning Journeys are turnkey bundles of lessons and activities hosted on Verizon’s Innovative Learning HQ platform and optimized for flexible implementation in afterschool settings. Programs can now access four Learning Journeys covering topics ... Read more

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.

STEM education for older adults has great societal and personal benefits, yet present offerings are minimal.  This interdisciplinary online workshop aims to develop strategies for a more highly educated older population by bringing together experts and decision-makers from different disciplines to discuss increasing STEM education efforts for mature adults.  Learn more and register.

STEMIE elevates the competence and confidence of early childhood practitioners, families, faculty, and professional development and technical assistance providers in early STEM learning for young children with and without disabilities. Registration for STEMIEFest 2024 is now open! STEMIEFest is a gathering of early childhood professionals, families, faculty, STEM industry members, and more to engage in ... Read more

NSF AISL Meetings » 2026 Awardee Meeting » Program » Stories for Impact Overview Program Stories for Impact Keynote NSF Priority Panel ISE Leaders Panel Concurrent Session Lightning Talk Peer to Peer Discussions Poster Session This page provides information about the 2026 AISL Awardee Meeting session: Stories for Impact: Responsive Storytelling for AISL Projects which ... Read more

Join speakers Ana Crespo (author), Marlene Kliman (math education researcher), and Alyssa Mito Pusey (publisher) as they take a deep dive into picture books that combine authentic cultural diversity, emotionally resonant stories, and deep mathematical ideas. Learn about the Storytelling Math series and the ways in which these books can support equitable learning in K-2 classrooms. The Storytelling Math project is a collaboration ... Read more

Resources » REVISE Featured Topics » Storytelling Through Film and Media to Deepen Public Engagement with Science Webinars AISL Project Spotlight AISL Project Resources Additional Resources Photo courtesy of K. Ponto, Field Day Lab and WID Virtual Environments.1 The featured projects and resources highlight how different storytelling formats–from immersive VR (virtual reality) to large scale ... Read more

How can storytelling help people connect more deeply with science and climate research? This session explores how immersive technologies and cinematic storytelling can engage audiences with polar science and climate change. Panelists will discuss two NSF AISL-funded projects that explore complementary approaches to public engagement. Utilizing the Library System and Virtual Reality Learning Experiences To ... Read more