Innovation + Connection: The Power of Our STEM Networks

Our regional STEM Networks bring educators, business leaders, STEM professionals, and community leaders together to build student success and connect them with STEM career opportunities in their communities.

Innovation + Connection: The Power of Our STEM Networks

Our regional STEM Networks bring educators, business leaders, STEM professionals, and community leaders together to build student success and connect them with STEM career opportunities in their communities.
Explore Regional Network Programs + Impact

Washington STEM creates and fosters a network of STEM partners that harness and employ STEM education best practices within their communities. Each Network represents a unique region of the Washington, however, all Networks strive to provide access to the best STEM education possible.

Explore Regional Network Programs + Impact

Washington STEM creates and fosters a network of STEM partners that harness and employ STEM education best practices within their communities. Each Network represents a unique region of the Washington, however, all Networks strive to provide access to the best STEM education possible.

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What do STEM Networks do?

Lead Locally

Networks are made up of STEM innovators, those organizations and individuals with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on STEM education.

Share Ideas

Networks work with Washington STEM to determine focus areas, those critical junctures where Washington STEM can have the most impact on student lives.

Foster Innovation

Networks help Washington STEM evaluate best practices that inform STEM reports, policy change, and scalable programs.
STEM IN ACTION
Driving Impact Across the State
"The STEM Networks are key drivers in developing local solutions to STEM education in their communities. Through shared learning and open dialogue, they help scale breakthrough solutions that benefit all students in Washington.”
STEM STORIES See All Stories
2023 Washington STEM Rising Star Awards
The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards highlight young women who will become the next generation of STEM leaders. We hope they will inspire all girls and young women to embrace STEM and reach for the stars!
Life of the Data Bit: How Data Informs Education Policy
Here at Washington STEM, we rely on data that are publicly available. But how do we know they are reliable? In this blog, we’ll look how we source and validate the data used in our reports and dashboards.
"Why STEM?": Maria's Journey Through STEM Education
In this second installment of our "Why STEM?" blog series, follow "Maria" on her journey from preschool to postsecondary.
“Why STEM?”: The Case for a Strong Science and Math Education
By 2030, less than half of the new, entry-level jobs in Washington state will pay a family-wage. Of these family-wage jobs, 96% will require a postsecondary credential and 62% will require STEM literacy. Despite the upward trend in STEM jobs, science and math education is under-resourced and de-prioritized in Washington state.
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