The Power of Moms: Uplifting and Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators 

Being a mom is a superpower in itself, but when it comes to nurturing the next generation of innovators, the power of moms takes on a whole new dimension. In honor of Mother’s Day, we are recognizing four important ways that moms are actively sparking their children’s curiosity and long-term interest in STEM.

Have a BRITE Summer with NGCP and Smart Girls HQ!

July 14-18, 2025 | July 21-25, 2025

Brite’s Virtual STEM Role Model Camp is here for Summer 2025, offering a fun and engaging online experience for youth entering 7th-10th grade! Campers will receive a Smart Girls HQ activity kit and work alongside experienced virtual counselors, fostering curiosity and creativity in a supportive environment. Register before May 12. Learn more.

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NGCP wants to hear from you!

NGCP is conducting a brief survey to understand the impact of recent funding and policy changes on STEM equity efforts. We want to know if your work has been affected and how we can help.

Please complete the survey for your program or organization and share it widely with your network. Responses will remain anonymous, and the findings will help us support you and inform the field.

The survey will close on June 13, 2025. Thank you for participating!

We’re excited to relaunch the California Girls in STEM Collaborative, led by Scientific Adventures for Girls!

This renewed effort connects organizations across the state committed to expanding girls’ participation in STEM and inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders. The virtual kickoff meeting will take place on May 12 at 10:00 AM PT—if you’d like to attend, please email Courtenay Carr Heuer at ccarr@scientificadventures.org.

Join the movement to expand girls' participation in STEM across California. Interested in getting involved? Complete our brief survey by May 16.

Announcing ¡Conectados! a new Spanish version of the graphic novel, Power On! 

Incorporate the book (plus the free Facilitator Guide co-written with CSTA Equity Fellows) into your programs or curriculum, buying the book for yourself or a young person in your life, and sharing this resource through your mailing lists, newsletters, and social media.

STEM Next is excited to announce the 77 young people selected for the 2025 Flight Crew, the largest cohort yet!

These young leaders will participate in leadership development, public speaking, and social media training throughout the year to hone their skills as youth ambassadors. As representatives of their states, they’ll promote the power of out-of-school time STEM by sharing their stories locally and nationally — spreading the message that STEM is everywhere and for everyone.

Meet the 2025 Flight Crew! 

NCWIT/Teaching Engineering

Teach Engineering is a FREE library of classroom-tested, standards-aligned K-12 STEM resources created in collaboration with educators across the nation.

The goal is to help educators put the ‘E’ in STEM by making applied science, technology, and math come alive through engineering design and design thinking.

Watt's Up, Girl? 

Watt's Up, Girl? is a YouTube series featuring interviews and STEAM activities with some incredible women in STEM! The first episode is officially live, featuring Xyla Foxlin.

New episodes will go live on the YouTube Channel Beauty & the Bolt powered by Reinvented Magazine each month, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!

The Congressional App Challenge is now live and open for student registrations! 

Students are invited to submit original apps they have built over the past school year. The Challenge encourages creativity, technical skills, and the use of technology to solve real-world problems. Each participating Member of Congress will host a local competition and select a winning app from their district. Learn more.