About Washington STEM


Headquartered in Seattle and launched in 2011, Washington STEM is a statewide, education nonprofit leveraging STEM for social change, removing barriers to credential attainment, and creating pathways to long-term economic security for systemically underserved students. 



Discover how we are growing a future-ready Washington

Founded on the principles of equity, partnership, and sustainability, we seek smart, scalable solutions that lead to removing barriers and creating equitable access for historically excluded students—students who will become the leaders, critical thinkers, and creators that will tackle the biggest challenges facing our state, nation, and the world.


At Washington STEM, our work revolves around three main strategies: partnership, direct support, and advocacy.


PARTNERSHIP

We collaborate with 10 STEM Networks across the state to identify, scale, and spread effective local solutions and convene cross sector partners in business, education, and the community to solve big problems.


DIRECT SUPPORT

We provide direct support through targeted community investments, open-source access to data and measurement tools, and technical assistance.


ADVOCACY

We champion transformative solutions through educating decision makers, storytelling, and collaboration to create the foundation for lasting, equitable change in Washington.


Our regional STEM Networks bring educators, business leaders, STEM professionals, and community leaders together to build student success and connect them with STEM career opportunities in their communities.


To learn more about Washington STEM, click here.