DoW STEM

Inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders is DoD STEM’s priority. Through innovative #stem programs & #partnerships with federal, state, & local agencies, academia, and industry, we’re making progress to develop the future STEM workforce dodstem.us #STEMexchange

Camp Invention Connect is a flexible, virtual program from the @InventorsHOF. DoW STEM is offering scholarships for military-connected children. Register: invent.org/connect/dow-st…

The @TGRFound STEM Studio equips educators with hands-on training and strategies to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences that inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. Register today: tgrfoundation.org/education-prog…

This weekend kicks off the @MATHCOUNTS National Competition. Good luck to all mathletes competing! Find out how to start a math club at your school: mathcounts.org

Middle school STEM teachers: Apply for the Middle School Research Teachers Conference, a fully funded weekend in Washington, D.C. Connect with peers and learn strategies to guide student research projects. Enter the lottery by June 19: societyforscience.org/outreach-and-e…

Submit your application for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge by June 10! Students in grades 6-8 may be nominated if they place in the top 10% at a @Society4Science affiliated science and engineering fair in the US. societyforscience.org/jic/

May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and honor the dedication and service of those who serve in our armed forces.

Good luck to our DoW STEM-sponsored teams that are competing in the 2026 @FIRSTweets Championship. After months of designing, building, and testing their robots, it’s time to take the field. We’re proud to support these students and wish them luck this season!

Happy World Laboratory Day! We’re celebrating mobile lab experiences that bring hands-on STEM learning directly to students, like @LearningUNDFTD's Emerging Leaders in STEM Biotechnology Course that expands access to high-quality STEM education. Photos by Mary F. Calvert

Attending NSTA? Explore the Lifelong Learning with DoW STEM pathway. Visit Booth 657 in the Exhibition Hall to connect with DoW partners and discover hands on programs, internships, scholarships, and classroom resources. my.nsta.org/conferences/se…

This Month of the Military Child, we're celebrating programs like STEMKAMP, a summer day camp offering hands-on experiences for 3rd through 8th graders at military-connected schools. Register:stemkamp.net/camps

The application for the 2026 @ThermoFisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge is open! The Thermo Fisher JIC empowers young innovators in grades 6-8 to explore original research and tackle real-world challenges. Apply by June 10: societyforscience.org/jic/

Join us for our April Innovators Spotlight featuring Dr. Sukrith Dev of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Dev has driven significant advances in fieldable infrared detection systems, materials characterization, and microwave and topological photonics. events.sa-meetings.com/website/92425/

Happy #RoboWeek! Through partners like @FIRSTweets, @REC_Foundation, and @RoboNation, K-12 students across the U.S. are gaining hands-on robotics experience. #carousel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dowstem.us/explore/career…

Take STEM learning to new heights with Air Camp, a hands-on aviation experience unlike any other. Students in grades 4–12 explore STEM at real aviation and aerospace sites across the Dayton, Ohio area. Apply by April 15: aircampusa.org

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the resilience and strength of military-connected students. Established by the U.S. Department of War, this month honors the sacrifices and contributions of children in military families. war.gov/Spotlights/Mon…

Today is National AI Literacy Day! A day to explore what AI is and how to prepare learners for an AI-enabled world. Build critical thinking and AI knowledge with resources like @LearningUNDFTD Breakout Box: AI Mission. Learn more: learningundefeated.org/curriculum/bre…

Did you know @NASA offers a wealth of free STEM resources for learners and educators of all ages? Explore lesson plans, science activities, and tools that bring NASA’s missions and discoveries into the classroom and beyond. nasa.gov/learning-resou…

We're wishing good luck to all teams competing in the @CyberPatriot National Finals Competitions this weekend! uscyberpatriot.org/home

Science educators nationwide will gather April 15-18 in Anaheim for the National Science Teaching Association National Conference on Science Education (#NSTASpring26 #ANA26), one of the largest events dedicated to K-20 science teachers. nsta.org/national-confe…

Happy Pi Day! Celebrate with these fun pi-themed projects and activities from @InventorsHOF invent.org/blog/everyday-…