🚀 The Flight Crew aims to uplift young voices in STEM from across the nation
The STEM Next Opportunity Fund has just launched the application process for its fourth Flight Crew cohort. The Flight Crew aims to uplift young voices in STEM from across the nation to inspire their peers and demonstrate that STEM is for everyone and takes place everywhere.
This is an opportunity to help identify a representative for afterschool and summer STEM programs in YOUR state!
This year’s Flight Crew welcomes ALL youth ages 13-18.
Let’s engage remarkable youth from YOUR STATE who can discuss:
Their first-hand and meaningful STEM experiences occurring outside the classroom
The challenges they have faced and overcome, their desire to address community issues, and how they inspire their peers’ interest in STEM.
Their experiences in building STEM skills through teamwork and problem-solving.
Their ability to connect STEM experiences to real-life situations and STEM careers.
Selected Flight Crew members will exemplify a STEM mindset, be committed to enhancing afterschool STEM learning to create a brighter future for youth everywhere, and serve as youth ambassadors for OST STEM and STEM career pathways in your area.
Top Opportunities in March - STEM Next
We just added some incredible opportunities to the Asset Package for March, including free resources to explore DNA and data sciences in your programs! March is also the final month to apply for the 2025 Flight Crew, a unique youth ambassador program for young STEM leaders in your states. Help us spread the word!
Final Call! Applications for the 2025 Flight Crew Close March 12 – Encourage young STEM leaders (ages 13-18) to apply for this incredible ambassador program.
Data Detectives Opportunities – Engage youth in data-driven exploration with activities that build critical thinking and STEM skills.
Professional Development – Starting in mid-March, The ACRES project will be offering all of their STEM coaching materials for FREE.
Let’s celebrate the discovery and possibilities of DNA–STEM Next is partnering with Illumina to bring the power and wonder of DNA science to afterschool and summer programs with lots of free resources and activities.
SDon’t miss out on our STEM Learning Journeys Powered by Verizon™ and STEM Next! These hands-on, themed lesson bundles make it easy for programs to engage students in critical STEM topics like climate action, coding, and AI.
Access these and more in the latest Asset Package! Let’s continue empowering young minds with meaningful STEM experiences this month.
One more thing! Can you take our quick STEM tech survey?
Share your experiences with tech in afterschool and summer programs! Your responses will help us tailor future grant opportunities to meet local needs.