@STEMNext

STEM Next is a national leader in increasing opportunities in STEM learning for youth across communities both in and out of school.

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Know a young person in #Georgia who is passionate about STEM? Applications for the 2027 @STEMNext Flight Crew are open to youth ages 13–18 with #afterschool and summer STEM experience. Apply by Oct. 29: bit.ly/4xPaYvz #STEMNext #FlightCrew

Join the STEM Next Flight Crew

The STEM Next Flight Crew is a national youth ambassador program elevating young voices in STEM to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is for everyone and happens everywhere. Selected teens...

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The AI Innovation Challenge from @stemnext & Panasonic Foundation is here! High school youth lead the tech innovation—educators guide the way. Win up to $5,000 for your out-of-school program! Apply by Nov 19: bit.ly/4i3Dchn
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Help young people explore careers in space and aerospace! The free Launching Futures Toolkit from @STEMNext, powered by RTX, includes hands-on activities, career profiles, and educator resources to support career-connected learning. Explore the toolkit: bit.ly/46dqmpD.
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Jay Flores@JayFlores2032Jun 11
Thrilled to be speaking at #InspireMomentum in Orlando! @STEMNext is bringing together leaders building pathways for young people in STEM, and I'll be at the opening celebration Monday night. Science is for everyone. Can't wait.
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Teens: Explore real #STEM careers at this @STEMNext Career Chat on April 29! Hear from professionals at BAE Systems, Illumina, MEFA, and RTX and learn how your interests can connect to future careers. Register today: bit.ly/4tgp07F.

Teen Career Chats: Innovators Advancing STEM - STEM Next

This month, join STEM Next and industry leaders from BAE Systems, Illumina, MEFA, and RTX to learn about how they forged their career paths in STEM. From biotech to aerospace … Continued

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STEM Next@STEMNextMar 10
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
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STEM Next@STEMNextMar 16
Join us for our next Learning Hour with STEM Next and @jfftweets. We will explore how afterschool programs can help strengthen pathways from learning to careers using the American Job Quality Study & the Work-Based Learning Framework. March 23. 11 AM PT. stemnext.org/event/strengthe…

Strengthening Afterschool to Workforce Pathways

Join STEM Next and JFF to learn about tools to help inform intentional roles for afterschool inside state and regional workforce ecosystems.

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NASA’s Artemis II mission is headed to the Moon, and youth can be part of it! Explore hands-on Artemis II activities for multiple grade levels, connecting space exploration to real STEM careers such as geologists and space food scientists. Explore more: bit.ly/3OlgWmz
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.@Qualcomm is proud to support @STEMNext’s multi-state pilot program, the STEM Next Opportunity Fund, bringing #AI educational tools to afterschool and summer programs across Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia (1/3). stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-…

STEM Next and Qualcomm Partner to Expand AI Learning

With leadership support from Qualcomm, STEM Next is expanding access to AI and emerging-technology learning through afterschool and summer programs.

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Do STEM@stem_doJan 26
Afterschool programs: @STEMNext & Verizon have launched free STEM Learning Journeys designed for OST settings—plus a stipend opportunity of up to $1,500 for programs that complete the Nature & Sustainability journey. Learn more: bit.ly/STEMLearningJourneys #AfterschoolSTEM #STEMNext
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WV Afterschool@WVSAN8 Dec 2025
We’re proud to be part of a new pilot led by @STEMNext and supported by @Qualcomm to ensure more young people can access responsible, hands-on #AILearning in afterschool and summer programs in West Virginia. Read the release: stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-… #AfterschoolSTEM #CSEdWeek

STEM Next and Qualcomm Partner to Expand AI Learning

With leadership support from Qualcomm, STEM Next is expanding access to AI and emerging-technology learning through afterschool and summer programs.

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STEM Next@STEMNext8 Dec 2025
Big news for #CSEdWeek: With @Qualcomm’s leadership support, STEM Next is piloting a multi-state effort to ensure more young people can access responsible, hands-on AI learning in afterschool and summer programs. Read the release: stemnext.org/opportunity-ai-…
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Explore AI learning during Computer Science Education Week (Dec 8–14) with Code.org’s Hour of AI. These sessions introduce young minds to AI, its workings, and ethical use, suitable for low-tech and diverse age groups. More info: bit.ly/3X8g5GX #CSEdWeek
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Explore AI learning during Computer Science Education Week (Dec 8–14) with Code.org’s Hour of AI. These sessions introduce young minds to AI, its workings, and ethical use, suitable for low-tech and diverse age groups. More info: bit.ly/3X8g5GX #CSEdWeek
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#Afterschool programs play a key role in preparing youth for future careers. The new Building Bridges with Industry Playbook via @STEMNext offers strategies to help networks strengthen partnerships with employers + workforce leaders. Explore it here: bit.ly/3LwyWck.
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Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4all7 Nov 2025
NOW OPEN: Do your afterschool students have big ideas to make the world a better place? Submit your student-led project in the @STEMNext Community in Nature Prize Challenge for a chance to win up to $3,500 for your program! Enter by November 25: afterschoolalliance.org/afte…
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Afterschool Alliance@afterschool4all9 Oct 2025
It’s #WorldSpaceWeek! 🚀Afterschool is the perfect place to spark STEM curiosity, explore STEM careers, and inspire future innovators. @STEMNext has the tools to help you celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek in your program & blast off with #LightsOnAfterschool: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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LMEvents
@LMEvents6 Oct 2025
.@LockheedMartin is celebrating #WorldSpaceWeek! From classrooms to clean rooms, everyone has a role in shaping our future living in space. Discover how students can get involved — and even compete for a trip to Space Camp! Learn more: lockheedmartin.com/en-us/new… xitter.cf/WorldSpaceWeek/s…

How Lockheed Martin Powers the Dream of Living in Space

Lockheed Martin empowers young space pioneers with STEM programs and Mission Mars Challenge, inspiring students to build technologies for living in space.

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World Space Week@WorldSpaceWeek6 Oct 2025
Robert Lightfoot, President of @LMSpace and the Honorary Chair of #WSW2025, invites you to celebrate World Space Week, 4 to 10 October. Lockheed Martin Space is the Galaxy Sponsor of WSW 2025. Register your event: lnkd.in/ghSYR3ss
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🚀 From Earth to the stars 🌍✨, @STEMNext is taking you on a journey through careers that are truly out of this world! 🌌💼 Discover surprising paths you can pursue to launch in your future. 🚀🔧🧠 🌠. #STEMCareers #FutureReady Register to join the event: share-na2.hsforms.com/2vs_A2…?
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Efforts to improve math outcomes have largely focused on in-school interventions. While important, these strategies aren’t enough to help young people build their confidence. That’s where out-of-school-time (OST) programs come in. — via @STEMNext Read: buff.ly/ozAaZQI
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New ideas and new settings can change how young people learn math. @STEMNext's new national brief, Factoring in Afterschool: A Critical Variable in America’s Math Strategy, highlights why afterschool and summer programs must be part of America’s math strategy. Read and share: bit.ly/46BdXxt
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