SmartLab

If AI can do the tasks, what skills still set humans apart? hubs.la/Q047M50p0 In this episode of AI for Founders host Ryan Estes sits down with Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, to explore how SmartLab is transforming classrooms into tech-powered ecosystems—where students don’t just learn STEM, they become STEM. Through immersive, hands-on projects, real-world industry partnerships, and purposeful integration of AI, SmartLab helps learners build what Dr. Berry calls STEM identity—the belief that "I belong here. I can solve hard problems. My ideas matter." For founders and leaders thinking about the future of talent, this conversation offers a roadmap for cultivating curiosity, resilience, and creativity in the next generation—skills no algorithm can replace. Tune in to AI for Founders with host Ryan Estes and guest Dr. Jennifer Berry. hubs.la/Q047M50p0 #AI #EdTech #STEM #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Leadership #STEMIdentity #SmartLab

Engineering is not just a career path. It is a mindset that helps students design, build, test, and solve real-world problems. hubs.la/Q047DQLm0 In “Hands-On Engineering for Kids: Building Future Innovators through STEM,” Bill Laurienti explores why early exposure to engineering empowers young learners to think critically, embrace creativity, and persist through challenge. From simple bridge-building projects to circuits, ramps, and design challenges, hands-on engineering helps students connect classroom concepts to meaningful outcomes. These experiences build confidence, collaboration, and the problem-solving skills students will carry into any future career. Because the goal is not to create engineers. It is to expand what students believe they can create. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q047DQLm0 #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #EngineeringForKids #ProjectBasedLearning #FutureReadyStudents #StudentConfidence #CareerConnectedLearning #EducationInnovation

Connect TODAY with SmartLab's Carla Nell and Phaven Berhe (Booth 603) at the 2026 Spring CUE Conference in Palm Springs, CA on March 19-21. Explore how SmartLab’s integrated STEM ecosystem supports career-connected learning while also empowering educators through professional learning and ongoing, long-term support. Discover how SmartLab empowers learners to build confidence, explore their interests, and develop a strong STEM identity through hands-on, real-world experiences that connect learning to future pathways. #CALIE #CUE #STEM #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady @CaliforniaAssociationforLeadingInnovationinEducation @CALIE

One of the most powerful outcomes of SmartLab is the depth of knowledge students develop through hands-on, career-connected learning. As learners work with real tools, tackle authentic challenges, and apply their thinking in meaningful ways, they build skills and understanding that rival what’s expected in professional environments. It’s not uncommon for industry leaders to be surprised by just how prepared—and how capable—students are when they step into the real world. #SmartLab #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady #WorkforceReadiness #STEMIdentity #HandsOnLearning #IndustryAligned #ProjectBasedLearning

From kindergarteners coding their first robots to high schoolers designing real-world solutions, SmartLab facilitators are redefining what learning looks like — and what students believe they’re capable of. In this video, you’ll hear from educators who see transformation happen every day: • Students discovering new confidence through hands-on learning. • Learners who see themselves not just as students, but as creators, innovators, and problem-solvers. • Classrooms that prepare kids for careers — and technologies — that don’t even exist yet. When facilitators say “learning is different here,” it’s not just a motto. It’s a movement — one that’s shaping curious, capable, and future-ready learners across the country. Watch how SmartLab is inspiring the next generation of innovators — because learning isn’t just different here, it’s transformative. #SmartLab #LearningIsDifferentHere #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #STEMIdentity #FutureReady #InnovationInEducation #STEM #SmartLabDifference #EducatorsInspire

Connect TODAY with SmartLab's Carla Nell and Phaven Berhe (Booth 603) at the 2026 Spring CUE Conference in Palm Springs, CA on March 19-21. Explore how SmartLab’s integrated STEM ecosystem supports career-connected learning while also empowering educators through professional learning and ongoing, long-term support. Discover how SmartLab empowers learners to build confidence, explore their interests, and develop a strong STEM identity through hands-on, real-world experiences that connect learning to future pathways. #CALIE #CUE #STEM #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady @CaliforniaAssociationforLeadingInnovationinEducation @CALIE

We’re honored to share that SmartLab has been named a winner of the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2025. This recognition highlights educational technology solutions that truly move the needle—supporting teachers, engaging students, and delivering meaningful outcomes across classroom instruction, professional development, and resource management. Being evaluated by an expert panel on criteria like data privacy, interoperability, and real-world impact makes this award especially meaningful. It reinforces our commitment to helping schools create deeper learning experiences and future-ready opportunities for every learner. Thank you to Tech & Learning for this honor and to our educators and partners who make this work possible every day! Learn more: hubs.la/Q047s3X30 #SmartLab #TechAndLearning #EdTechAwards #EducationInnovation #FutureReady #STEMEducation

Workforce readiness goes beyond technical skills—it’s about helping learners build the confidence, mindset, and transferable skills they need to thrive in school, careers, and life. hubs.la/Q047kc9D0 From communication and collaboration to problem-solving and adaptability, these skills prepare students for a rapidly changing world of work. While Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs play an important role, workforce readiness doesn’t start or end there. Hands-on, project-based learning across all subject areas gives students opportunities to practice real-world skills, explore potential career paths, and connect learning to life beyond the classroom. By intentionally embedding workforce readiness into K–12 learning experiences, schools can empower students to graduate prepared, capable, and ready to contribute—no matter the path they choose next. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q047kc9D0 #WorkforceReadiness #FutureOfWork #CTE #ProjectBasedLearning #21stCenturySkills #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #K12Education #FutureReady

Strong partnerships are essential to the success of schools and the learners they serve. When communities come together to invest in education, they create opportunities that empower educators, expand what is possible in the classroom, and help students build the skills they need for the future. The Success Foundation is a powerful example of how community partners can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. Through their support and vision, they are helping bring innovative learning environments to schools that give students hands-on opportunities to explore, create, and develop the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that prepare them for an evolving workforce. Partnerships like this play a vital role in strengthening both education and the communities around them. By supporting schools and educators, organizations like the Success Foundation help ensure students are ready to thrive in the careers and opportunities of tomorrow. #SmartLabLearning #EducationPartnerships #FutureReadyStudents #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #EducationInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #StudentSuccess #CommunityPartnerships

Connect TODAY with SmartLab's Carla Nell and Phaven Berhe (Booth 603) at the 2026 Spring CUE Conference in Palm Springs, CA on March 19-21. Explore how SmartLab’s integrated STEM ecosystem supports career-connected learning while also empowering educators through professional learning and ongoing, long-term support. Discover how SmartLab empowers learners to build confidence, explore their interests, and develop a strong STEM identity through hands-on, real-world experiences that connect learning to future pathways. #CALIE #CUE #STEM #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady @CaliforniaAssociationforLeadingInnovationinEducation @CALIE

This Women’s History Month, we honor Gitanjali Rao, young scientist and inventor developing solutions in water safety, public health, and anti-cyberbullying technologies. In 2020, she was named TIME Magazine’s first-ever Kid of the Year, a global recognition honoring a young person making an extraordinary impact through innovation, leadership, and service. As an advocate for youth innovation, she encourages students worldwide to use STEM to solve real-world problems. Leading the change begins early. Gitanjali represents a generation of young women shaping a more sustainable and equitable future through science and invention. #WomensHistoryMonth #LeadingTheChange #GirlsInSTEM #YoungInnovators #FutureScientists #STEMEducation #WomenInInnovation @Massachusetts Institute of Technolog

What turns “STEM” from a class into confidence?
hubs.la/Q047jlSy0 In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, shares how purpose-built STEM labs, integrated curricula, and sustained professional development for facilitators build STEM identity—the belief I belong, I can do this, my ideas matter. You’ll hear why hands-on experiences spark “aha” moments, how community partnerships make programs sustainable, and what collaboration among educators, parents, and local leaders means for real-world readiness.
From K–12 labs to districtwide ecosystems, discover practical ways to align skills with careers—and keep students curious, resilient, and future-ready.
 Learn how your school or organization can help students become confident problem solvers: hubs.la/Q047jlSy0 #STEMIdentity #SmartLab #STEMEducation #FutureReady #ProjectBasedLearning #EdTech #STEMCareers #CommunityPartners

What does it take to prepare students for a future shaped by AI, rapid change, and careers we cannot fully predict yet? hubs.la/Q047jdYw0 In this episode of Inspiring Business Leaders, hosted by Richard Tiland, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, shares why preparing students for the future is about more than technology. It’s about helping them build the durable skills that matter most: critical thinking, collaboration, resilience, and the confidence to believe their ideas have value. Jennifer also discusses parenting in the digital age, the importance of hands-on learning, and why students must learn to lead technology rather than be led by it. Listen to the full podcast and hear Jennifer’s vision for the future of learning: hubs.la/Q047jdYw0 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #Podcast #JenniferBerry #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #CareerConnectedLearning #EducationLeadership #STEMIdentity #AIInEducation

We’re proud to share that SmartLab has contracted with the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) to evaluate the impact of our Explorer and Pathfinder programs on student outcomes across Texas, Illinois, and California. hubs.la/Q047kbpz0 This multi-district research initiative will examine changes in students’ science and mathematics performance measured through independent measures of learning. The study will also include educator and administrator interviews, along with student focus groups, to gather deeper insight into perceived impacts on learning, equity and access, and opportunities for program improvement. At SmartLab, we’re committed to more than building STEM skills—we’re helping students develop mindsets that prepare them to shape the future. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q047kbpz0 #SmartLabLearning #STEMEducation #EducationResearch #JohnsHopkins #CRRE #EdTech #FutureReadyLearning #STEMIdentity #StudentOutcomes #EvidenceBasedEducation

This Women’s History Month, we honor Dr. Jennifer Doudna, biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate, and a pioneer of CRISPR gene-editing technology. Her groundbreaking research has transformed modern biology, opening new possibilities for treating genetic diseases and advancing global health. Through her leadership in science and bioethics, Dr. Doudna continues to shape how the world approaches powerful new technologies. Leading the change means expanding the boundaries of discovery while guiding innovation with responsibility. Dr. Doudna’s work is helping build a future where science improves lives around the world. #WomensHistoryMonth #LeadingTheChange #WomenInSTEM #Biotechnology #ScienceLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfScience

STEM is a priority nationwide—but districts still face real barriers: cost, training, consistency across grade levels, and equitable access. hubs.la/Q047jczx0 This blog breaks down the biggest challenges schools encounter and highlights what works: integrated, project-based learning (PBL) paired with the structures, support, and planning needed to sustain implementation over time. When STEM is connected to real-world problems and clear outcomes, students stay motivated, build confidence, and develop lasting STEM identity—opening doors to future career-connected learning and industry pathways. If you’re working to move from isolated “STEM moments” to consistent, scalable learning across schools, this is a great read—filled with practical takeaways, case studies, and success stories. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q047jczx0 #SmartLab #STEM #PBL #IntegratedSTEMEcosystem #CareerConnectedLearning #STEMIdentity #DistrictLeadership #StudentSuccess #FutureReadySkills

Connect with SmartLab's Carla Nell and Phaven Berhe (Booth 603) at the 2026 Spring CUE Conference in Palm Springs, CA on March 19-21. Explore how SmartLab’s integrated STEM ecosystem supports career-connected learning while also empowering educators through professional learning and ongoing, long-term support. Discover how SmartLab empowers learners to build confidence, explore their interests, and develop a strong STEM identity through hands-on, real-world experiences that connect learning to future pathways. #CALIE #CUE #STEM #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady @CaliforniaAssociationforLeadingInnovationinEducation @CALIE

The future is arriving fast—and our students deserve more than a crash course in new tools. hubs.la/Q047j7Kb0 In this Shape The System Podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Berry shares why SmartLab centers on building STEM identity: the belief that you belong, you can take on rigorous challenges, and your ideas can make an impact—no matter what career path you choose. She also names the tension schools face right now: education systems move slowly while technology (especially AI) moves quickly. Her takeaway? Don’t over-index on teaching specific platforms. Prioritize the human skills that make students adaptable in any era: communication, collaboration, empathy, discernment, systems thinking, and comfort with productive failure. We also get an inside look at what learning can look like in a SmartLab—flexible models, standards-aligned units, and real-world project starters—where educators act as facilitators who ask better questions, slow learning down, and help students connect concepts to life. And at the center of it all: equity. Because future-ready learning can’t be reserved for a few—it has to be accessible to every student. Listen to Teaching for Tomorrow:. hubs.la/Q047j7Kb0 #TeachingForTomorrow #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #FutureReady #AIinEducation #EducationInnovation #DeeperLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #StudentAgency #SystemsThinking #ProductiveFailure

This Women’s History Month, we honor Dr. Jennifer Doudna, biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate, and a pioneer of CRISPR gene-editing technology. Her groundbreaking research has transformed modern biology, opening new possibilities for treating genetic diseases and advancing global health. Through her leadership in science and bioethics, Dr. Doudna continues to shape how the world approaches powerful new technologies. Leading the change means expanding the boundaries of discovery while guiding innovation with responsibility. Dr. Doudna’s work is helping build a future where science improves lives around the world. #WomensHistoryMonth #LeadingTheChange #WomenInSTEM #Biotechnology #ScienceLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfScience

What does it take to prepare students for a future shaped by AI, rapid change, and careers we cannot fully predict yet? hubs.la/Q046CXqM0 In this episode of the Inspiring Business Leaders podcast, hosted by Richard Tiland, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, shares why preparing students for the future is about more than technology. It’s about helping them build the durable skills that matter most: critical thinking, collaboration, resilience, and the confidence to believe their ideas have value. Jennifer also discusses parenting in the digital age, the importance of hands-on learning, and why students must learn to lead technology rather than be led by it. Listen to the full podcast conversation and hear Jennifer’s vision for the future of learning: hubs.la/Q046CXqM0 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #Podcast #JenniferBerry #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #CareerConnectedLearning #EducationLeadership #STEMIdentity #AIInEducationWhat does it really take to prepare students for a future shaped by AI, rapid change, and careers that don’t yet exist?