Insights on the Impact of STEM Afterschool Programs! An analysis by the PEAR Institute and IMMAP at Texas Tech University shows that participation in STEM afterschool programs significantly enhances students' attitudes toward STEM. Curious about the impact? 👉 Read the full report to learn more! https://bit.ly/4cMRRY0
STEM Next Opportunity Fund
Civic and Social Organizations
San Diego, California 3,674 followers
Bringing high-quality STEM learning to millions of young people and closing the gender gap in STEM careers
About us
STEM Next is a venture philanthropy fund and field builder playing a critical role in bringing in- and out-of-school STEM learning opportunities to millions of children and closing the gender gap in STEM careers. STEM Next Opportunity Fund is a national leader, strategic guide, policy advocate, and investor that is bringing about a transformative expansion of high-quality and inclusive STEM learning opportunities. By investing early in the life of our children, we are transforming their lives and preparing them for the 21st century economy.
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http://www.stemnext.org
External link for STEM Next Opportunity Fund
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Diego, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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2305 Historic Decatur Rd.
Ste. 100
San Diego, California 92106, US
Employees at STEM Next Opportunity Fund
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Bunmi E.
Founder + Educator + Engineer | Everyday STEM Advocate | Ori STEM Kit Creator | Goldman Sachs OMBW Graduate
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Kristin B.
TSCN Manager of Network Engagement at STEM Next Opportunity Fund
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Melissa Moritz
Access to a high quality STEM education is a critical component of a more just and equitable society
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Amanda Hanno
Associate Director of Finance and Administration at STEM Next Opportunity Fund
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If you are in Ohio, we encourage you to register for this event, which will provide an excellent opportunity to shape the future of STEM education and career paths for girls in Ohio. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyKNSYN9
Next week! Join Ohio Afterschool Network and Ohio Girls Collaborative Project on September 4 to assess the current state of girls in STEM across Ohio and collaborate on strategies to move forward. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of STEM education and career pathways for girls Ohio. This event will bring together a diverse group of shareholders, including: K-12 in-school and out-of-school time educators STEM business and industry partners Informal STEM learning groups State leaders Higher education representatives Girls' programs throughout Ohio Youth participants #STEMEd #Ohio #afterschool https://bit.ly/3WYQZeo
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🌟 Calling All Educators and Youth Advocates! 🌟 Join the Afterschool Alliance on August 28 at 2 p.m. ET for an inspiring webinar! This session is all about empowering youth through STEM and civic engagement, and it will feature top experts from Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Earthforce, and the Teen Science Café Network to share their knowledge. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current STEM programs or are eager to launch new initiatives, this webinar is packed with practical tools and fresh ideas to engage older youth in innovative ways. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your youth programs to the next level! 👉 Register Now https://bit.ly/4dnQGiW #STEMeducation #YouthEmpowerment #CivicEngagement #AfterschoolPrograms
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Two of our sessions have been chosen for the SXSW 2025 PanelPicker! This is a unique chance for us to highlight the meaningful work we’re doing in STEM education. However, we need your support to ensure that these crucial conversations take place in Austin. You still have until August 18 to vote for these sessions: 1: Youth-Led STEM: A Seismic Shift in Education Featuring two of our inspiring Flight Crew members, this session will highlight how today’s young leaders are not just preparing for the future—they are reactively shaping it. From classrooms to communities, these youth innovators are breaking down barriers and revolutionizing STEM. You’ll hear firsthand how they are resolving real-world problems and changing the face of education. Meet four Young Powerhouses who are changing the game. Their stories will inspire educators, corporate leaders, and everyone to see the limitless possibilities in STEM education. Speakers: Isabella Green Green, Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Member, STEM Next Opportunity Fund Guadalupe Miranda, Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Representative, STEM Next Opportunity Fund Lino Marrero, National STEM Champion, EXPLR Media Sritej Padmanabhan, National STEM Champion, EXPLR Media #Vote: https://lnkd.in/gbr7HGcD Session 2: Perspectives on Working at Scale in K-12 STEAM Education Join an insightful discussion on how workforce development efforts are increasingly focusing on K-12 in and out-of-school time programs that ignite curiosity in STEAM. This panel of non-profit, commercial, and government leaders will share invaluable insights on building and scaling programs across the U.S. and beyond. Speakers Cheri Sterman, Director, Crayola Education Nick Monzi, Co-Founder and CEO, Learn Fresh Gamaliel Cherry, STEM Engagement Director, NASA Johnson Space Center Ron Ottinger, Executive Director, STEM Next Opportunity Fund #Vote: https://lnkd.in/g8ijA5zx! #SXSW2025 #PanelPicker
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Buckle Up! SXSW EDU Voting is in Full Swing and Closes August 18th (And There's So Much Awesome!) 🤩 The SXSW EDU PanelPicker is overflowing with incredible ideas, but choosing which ones to support can be tough! Don't worry, I've got you covered. Here's your cheat sheet for voting (it's easier than building a rocket!): 🌠 Click the unique link for each panel (trust me, they're worth it!) 🌠 Sign in or create your SXSW account (it's free!) 🌠 Cast your vote and show your support! (The future of STEM education needs you!) Now, let's dive into a few MUST-SEE proposals on my list: 🌌 1. Sharing Space: From the ISS to the Next Generation! https://lnkd.in/g8E5npCY Illana Raia, Stephen White, Cady Coleman, PhD, and me! - Blast off on a journey exploring space exploration's impact on education! 📣 Youth-Led STEM: A Seismic Shift in Education! https://lnkd.in/gEknQcdm Sritej Padmanabhan Isabella Green, Lino Marrero, Guadalupe Miranda - This panel is shaking things up! Let's amplify young minds leading the STEM revolution! 💡 Hopeful Optimism & Bold Ideas: Youth Innovation through STEM https://lnkd.in/gJ5q63Tr Neha Shukla, Nick Okafor, Makayla Harmon-McIntosh, Anita K. - Let's spark the next generation of innovators with a dose of optimism and bold ideas! 🌎 Perspectives on Working at Scale in K-12 STEAM Education https://lnkd.in/gTNuHpxt NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Crayola Education and STEM Next Opportunity Fund - Join a powerhouse panel discussing how to bring STEAM education to life for all K-12 learners! 👩🚀 Fixing the Girls in STEM Pipeline: Pull, Don't Push! https://lnkd.in/grQ9wj9m Julie Newman - Let's ditch the outdated approaches and empower girls to embrace their STEM potential! ☮ Integrating Culture, Society, & Liberation into K-12 STEM https://lnkd.in/gF7NVatH jacob adams, trubel&co - It's not enough to diversify the STEM workforce. If our people are to make it into STEM, we must ensure that the things we build, study, and work on will benefit our communities. #MillionGirlsMoonshot #SXSWEDU #FutureofEducation #AfterschoolSTEM P.S. Shoutout to my fellow space enthusiasts, Kari Byron and Jenny Buccos! Let's make this year's SXSW EDU one for the history books!
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This session's topics include building community and youth voices in design, engaging the entire STEM ecosystem, and supporting educators and stakeholders in implementation, along with lessons on evaluation and metrics. #SXSWEDU Vote! 👇
A growing focus of workforce development efforts are linkages to K-12 in and out-of-school time programs that spark curiosity in STEAM. Vote to see our session on Perspectives on Working at Scale in K-12 STEAM Education on the #SXSWEDU stage March 3-6, 2025. Vote before August 18: https://lnkd.in/eRNQxdfS STEM Next Opportunity Fund Nick Monzi, Learn Fresh Cheri Sterman, Crayola Education Gamaliel Cherry, NASA's Johnson Space Center #SXSWEDU
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The SXSW 2025 #PanelPicker is open, and we need YOUR vote! Help us bring our session "Youth-Led STEM: a Seismic Shift in Education" featuring our Moonshot Flight Crew members and National STEM Challenge champions to Austin! Vote by Aug 18! 🌟 Forget "future of STEM" - young innovators are rocking the field NOW! They're solving real-world problems and shattering outdated ideas about who belongs in STEM. Meet 4 young powerhouses who are changing the game! 👉 Vote Here: https://lnkd.in/gbr7HGcD #SXSW2025 #STEMEducation EXPLR
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Exciting Opportunity for Educators and Community Leaders! Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Data Detectives Clubs offer an engaging way for middle school students to dive into data activities and challenges inspired by the science adventure novel Pandemics! The novel follows two students who travel through time and space to learn about past and present epidemics. Each chapter is paired with hands-on activities, including exploring real-world disease data, a card game on disease transmission, and a vaccination simulation game. This project has successfully engaged over 1,000 youth in more than 60 clubs, showing a significant positive impact on all outcomes. Interested in hosting a Data Detectives Club this fall? Apply by filling out the form by August 15th: https://lnkd.in/g9Wj2Ey3 #STEMEducation #STEMOpportunity
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Last Day to Apply! The Teen Science Café Network Fellows initiative is a ten-month training program designed to help informal educators implement Teen Science Cafes in their community. Teen Science Cafe Fellows receive one-on-one support from TSC Guides to launch a cafe program and host three cafe events during the year. Fellows receive a $2,500 stipend to support their work! Apply now! https://bit.ly/3VQCRlN
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If you missed it, you can now watch the recording of the U.S. Department of Education's recent #YOUBelonginSTEM webinar featuring our #Flight Crew member Kayla Villanueva - Supporting Girls and Women of Color in STEM. https://lnkd.in/guDpx5gz
YOU Belong in STEM: Supporting Girls and Women of Color in STEM
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