AI literacy cannot be limited to the classroom. Our new issue brief, Building AI Literacy at Scale: Why Afterschool Matters Now, explores why afterschool and summer learning must be treated as essential infrastructure in the nation’s AI literacy strategy. stemnext.org/ai-brief

On May 20 at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT, Flight Crew member Madeline is sitting down with STEM professionals to talk career paths, advice, and what they wish they'd known starting out. Join live, or register to get the recording sent straight to you. stemnext.org/event/teen-care…

Last call! Registration closes this Friday. This is where leaders across afterschool education and STEM industries come together to turn ideas into action. Don’t miss your chance to join us in Orlando, June 15-17. stemnext.org/inspire-momentu…

Happening tomorrow, April 29 at 6 PM ET. Youth can join STEM Next and leaders from @BAESystemsInc, @Illumina, MEFA, and RTX to hear how they built their STEM careers and ask questions live. Register to join or get the recording: bit.ly/4tgp07F

Happy DNA Day! Thank you to every educator who brought genomics to life for students this month through our "Future is Bright" campaign with @illumina. If your program celebrated #DNADay, we’d love to hear about it. stemnext.org/dna-learning

With support from @Apple, STEM Next is providing technology & training to afterschool leaders to build confidence in challenge based learning, so that young people can connect STEM to real-world problem solving. Read more: bit.ly/4dULZjM #STEMNext #AfterschoolSTEM

DNA Day is almost here! Join STEM Next, Illumina, and Discovery Education on April 16 at 4 pm ET for a free webinar on leading DNA activities + using free kits. Register: stemnext.org/dna-learning #DNADay #STEMNext

The next chapter of space exploration is already underway. Experience it at Inspire Momentum with a visit to Kennedy Space Center, hands-on activities, and a conversation with an astronaut. Register: stemnext.org/inspire-momentu… Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

Join STEM Next & Illumina for a virtual DNA Day prep session on April 16 covering DNA lessons, and ideas you can use all year. Register here: stemnext.org/dna-learning

Afterschool is where many young people first connect STEM learning to real-world impact. Flight Crew alum Neha shares why these spaces are critical for building #AILiteracy, confidence, and the skills needed to navigate emerging technologies. Read more: stemnext.org/neha-shukla-pro…

Early bird pricing for Inspire Momentum is extended through March 20! Join STEM Next June 15–17 in Orlando to connect with afterschool and STEM leaders, hear from youth, and explore strategies for expanding STEM opportunities. stemnext.org/inspire-momentu… #InspireMomentum

STEM Next has partnered with @illumina on the "Future is Bright" campaign to bring DNA science to young people in afterschool & summer programs. Free DNA science kits, a prep webinar on April 16, career profiles, and more are available now for educators. stemnext.org/dna-learning

Vote for our youth-led panel for the 2026 Grace Hopper Celebration! Creating Shared Space: How Young Women Build Belonging in Tech features STEM Next Flight Crew members sharing how they built confidence and community in tech. Voting is open March 5–19. bit.ly/4ujHHID

Tomorrow: Go behind the scenes of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Join STEM Next at 6pm EST, for a live Career Chat with NASA and industry pros powering the next era of space exploration. Open to all curious youth and supporters. Register now: bit.ly/Artemiscareerchat

We know what works in afterschool STEM. Now we focus on going further and faster. Inspire Momentum, this June 15–17 in Orlando, brings leaders together to align efforts, scale strategies, & build partnerships, with youth voices guiding the work. Join us. stemnext.org/inspire-momentu…