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Isaiah’s curiosity about plants led him down the path to biotechnology 🌱🔬 Along the way, he found inspiration in the classroom, and his math teacher Ms. Weaver helped nurture his interests and encouraged him to keep exploring. That’s how future innovators grow. Now it’s your turn. 🎥 Record a :60 second message about why you’re excited about STEM and share with younger students to inspire them to grow their own STEM skills for the future. 💸 Submit your video for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship. And be sure to watch @projecthailmary (PG-13) now playing only in theaters! Ready to be a STEM hero? 🚀 bit.ly/project-stem

↪ Quick check-in: How is social media impacting your wellbeing lately? Take 30 seconds to share your perspective in our latest Snap Poll. 👇 dosomething.org/snap-poll

A recent jury verdict finding major tech platforms liable for addicting young users could mark a turning point for digital well-being. On Mornings with Zerlina , DoSomething’s CEO DeNora Getachew talked about what this moment means for young people growing up online. For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, devices have always been part of daily life, but many young people are also recognizing the downsides to 24/7 connectivity, including comparing themselves to others, feeling the pressure of constant connection, and navigating platforms designed to keep them scrolling. At DoSomething, we hear it directly from our young members: safety and well-being have been one of their top concerns for the past five years. But the story isn’t all negative. Online spaces can also spark creativity, build community, and help young people organize for real-world impact. The question now is, how can we build a healthier digital future? 🎙️ Listen in as DeNora talks about how young people are stepping up, and why the digital world needs stronger guardrails to support them. #DigitalWellbeing #GenZ #YouthVoice #TechAccountability #DoSomething

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🧬 Women STEM Hero Spotlight: June Almeida June was a pioneering virologist who first identified and visualized human coronaviruses, decades before the world widely understood them. Using advanced electron microscopy, she transformed how viruses were studied. From her early work in Glasgow to global impact in virology, her discoveries continue to shape modern science. Feeling inspired? You could be the next STEM Hero. 🎥 Record a :60-second video sharing your passion for STEM and encourage younger students to explore it too. 🎓 You’ll be eligible to earn a $1,500 scholarship! And be sure to watch @projecthailmary (Rated PG-13) now playing only in theaters! Be a STEM Hero today! bit.ly/project-stem

🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨 Young changemakers: This is your moment to step up. Clean your streets, spark change, and show what your community can do. Become a Wavemaker today! 🌊 bit.ly/ds-wavemakers ✅ Earn volunteer credits 🎓 Be eligible for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship Don’t wait - make your community impact count toward the shared goal of keeping our waterways clean for all of us!

📉 80% of young women say they face more barriers to advancement than men. 📉 89% of young women believe men hold most of the advantages in society. This data from the Young Women & Girls’ Aspiration Report, developed by DoSomething Strategic and the National Women’s History Museum @womenshistory, reveals that the old scripts of the workplace are still holding back young women today. That's why in this final week of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re uplifting powerful stories from the Museum, because the past is always present: ⭐ Elouise Cobell: Was told she didn’t understand accounting, so she founded the first Native-owned bank and won a $3.4B settlement against the U.S. government. ⭐ Muriel Siebert: She bypassed the secretarial track to become the first woman with a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, not to mention, finally installing a women’s restroom. Together, we’re carrying forward Elouise and Muriel’s legacy, so that a new generation of young women know these scripts are made to be rewritten. Explore more stories and the full report: sheisnotafootnote.org

Ms. Wylie, an English & AP Literature teacher, uses scientific principles and methods to teach communication in her classrooms. "Working with young people is always surprising, joyful...and incredibly meaningful." Shoutout to the educators who spark curiosity and remind students they belong in STEM. 🔬✨ Show love to a STEM educator who has made a difference in your life. 💛 🎥 Record a :60 video thanking a teacher who inspired your STEM journey 💌 Share it with younger students to inspire their STEM exploration 💸 Submit and be eligible to earn a $1,500 scholarship 🎬And be sure to watch @projecthailmary (PG-13) now playing only in theaters! Be a STEM Hero. Celebrate your educators! bit.ly/project-stem

This week, we were in LA and NYC with our social impact partners @3M and @projecthailmary for the premieres of Project Hail Mary 🚀 Adults, educators, and young changemakers of all ages joined us to see what STEM looks like on screen, and were inspired by real life STEM students and DoSomething scholarship recipients Talia and Uyai, who brought their own STEM Heroes - the teachers who sparked their curiosity - along for the journey 💡✨ Find out how you too can be a STEM Hero for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship! bit.ly/project-stem And be sure to watch Project Hail Mary (Rated PG-13) now playing only in theaters!

Meet our first round of scholarship recipients, who will be joining us at New York City premiere of @projecthailmary: Introducing Talia!💡 Young changemakers across the country are stepping up, sharing their love for STEM, and giving a shoutout to the educators who helped spark their curiosity. Now it’s your turn. 🎥 Record a :60 video celebrating a STEM teacher who inspired you 💸 Submit for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship! Be a STEM Hero: bit.ly/project-stem 🎬And be sure to watch Project Hail Mary (PG-13) only in theaters this Friday!

Meet our first round of scholarship recipients, who will be joining us at New York City premiere of @projecthailmary: starting with Uyai! 💡 Young changemakers across the country are stepping up, sharing their love for STEM, and giving a shoutout to the educators who helped spark their curiosity. Now it’s your turn. 🎥 Record a :60 video celebrating a STEM teacher who inspired you 💸 Submit for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship! Be a STEM Hero: bit.ly/project-stem 🎬And be sure to watch Project Hail Mary (PG-13) only in theaters this Friday!

⏳ The countdown is on, STEM Heroes! Submit your :60-sec video about why you’re passionate about STEM and inspire younger students to explore their own STEM journey. 🎓 You'll be eligible for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship Be the STEM Hero the future needs! bit.ly/project-stem 🎬 And be sure to watch @projecthailmary (Rated PG-13) in theaters March 20!

Young people across the country are stepping up for the planet 🌎 Members of DoSomething have already removed 11 tons of trash from streets and neighborhoods nationwide through Street Sweep, part of the LOVE campaign with @niagara_cares and Keep America Beautiful. We champion young leaders to be stewards of the environment, and this is what that looks like in action. 🧤 Grab some friends 🧹 Clean up your streets 🌊 Share how your community can keep trash out of local waterways You could earn up to a $1,500 scholarship for taking action. Join the movement: bit.ly/ds-wavemakers #StreetSweep #YouthForChange #EnvironmentalAction

Leadership shouldn't be a solo mission. That’s why we are partnering with @helloCandS to recruit the next class of Carnegie Young Leaders, a year-long fellowship designed for teams of young people (ages 14-24) who have a bold idea for addressing a challenge in their community. What you’ll get: 💸Funding: Up to $7,500 to power your project 💡Mentorship: Expert coaching to level up your impact 👥Community: In-person networking and opportunities for peer learning Whether you’re tackling mental health, food deserts, or rural resilience, Carnegie Young Leaders provides the funding, mentorship and community to take your idea from “What if?” to “We did that.” No perfect resume required—just a desire to build and four team members you invite to join you on the journey. Deadline: May 4, 2026. Applications received by March 30th will receive priority review. Apply now or share the opportunity with a young leader in your network: bit.ly/3P3jPIM #CarnegieYoungLeaders #CivicAction #GenZChangemakers

The future of change is already here, and it’s led by young women. 💜 This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating six incredible young women from DoSomething’s Civic Fellows cohorts since 2023 who turned their passion into action. Through creativity, vision, and powerful voices, they’ve pioneered civic projects that uplift their communities, proving that leadership can start at any age. Their work is a reminder that real impact starts when young people decide to step up for others. ✨ Feeling inspired? You can take action too. Find ways to support your community and make a difference: 👉 bit.ly/46LwXbK Tag a young woman changemaker who inspires you. 💬 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenChangemakers #YouthLeadership #YoungWomenLead #CivicAction #GenZLeaders #DoSomething

Shout out and THANK YOU to all the educators who came out to enjoy a very special taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - @fallontonight - with special guest Ryan Gosling of @projecthailmary We can't thank you enough for all that you do to ignite and inspire the young people of today to be the changemakers of tomorrow. #FallonTonight #ProjectHailMary #DoSomething #ProjectSTEMHeroes 📸 Courtesy of @ToddOwyoung/NBC

It was truly our pleasure to do this, and thank you so much for having each one of these amazing educators! ✨

Quinn showed up for STEM in a big way 💡 She shared her passion for science and gave a shoutout to a STEM educator who helped spark her journey. That’s how the next generation gets inspired. Now it’s your turn. 🎥 Record a :60 second message to younger students about why you’re excited about STEM and how they can build skills for the future. 💸 Submit your video for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship And be sure to watch Project Hail Mary (Rated PG-13) in theaters March 20! Ready to be a STEM hero? 🔭 bit.ly/project-stem

It’s March Forth and DoSomething Day! 🚀 Huge shoutout to the students at Liberty-Eylau Independent School District in Texarkana, Texas for creating impactful Ripple Effect PSA posters that educate their peers about safe and responsible trash disposal and protecting our waterways. By raising awareness about environmental responsibility and water pollution prevention, these young leaders are proving that small actions can create lasting community change. Cleaner streets. Healthier waterways. Stronger communities. 💧 Ready to create your own Ripple Effect of Change? Join the movement: bit.ly/ds-wavemakers You could earn up to a $1,500 scholarship and volunteer credits. #MarchForth #DoSomethingDay #YouthChangemakers #EnvironmentalAction #ProtectOurWaterways #CommunityImpact #StudentLeadership #ClimateAction #RippleEffect #DoSomething @niagaracares #keepamericabeautiful

Mission accomplished, and the future looks bright. 🚀 Inspired by @paramountplus new show @startrek: Starfleet Academy, young changemakers across all 50 states and 15 countries showed up for Boldly Go Green with real-world climate action. 13K+ signed-up 462 trees planted 🌳 854 clothing items recycled ♻️ 375 blankets & towels donated to animal shelters 🐾 And today, we’re celebrating 3 outstanding scholarship recipients who turned action into impact. Thank you for being the spark that ignites a better tomorrow 🌱 dosomething.org/program/boldly… Be inspired by Star Trek: Starfleet Academy now streaming on Paramount+.