Looking for some inspiration? You've come to the right place! Read blogs from programs working at the intersection of afterschool and out-of-school-time STEM, youth leadership, and civic engagement. We publish new blogs regularly, so check back again soon! And email us if you run a great youth-driven out-of-school-time program at the intersection of STEM and civic-engagement and want to be listed here as inspiration for others.
Empowering future innovators through Invention Education
By Samantha Rhoads, inHub Marketing Specialist at The Henry Ford
Supporting youth to improve community well-being through afterschool programs
By Anita Krishnamurthi
Sustainability, systems thinking, and the ocean
By Heidi Gibson, Manager, Global Sustainability Series, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Youth Action for the Planet
By Aleks Liou, Program Manager at Youth Action for the Planet
Engaging in the process of science using the FieldScope community and citizen science platform
By Jessica R. Bean, Ph.D., UC Berkeley
Youth at the helm: Exploring sustainability through teen-led initiatives
By Lindsey DeLorey, Public Events and Youth Programs Coordinator at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Teen Science Cafés: Teens and STEM experts exploring our world together
By Katey Ahmann, Director of Teen Science Café Network and Kristin Bayans, Manager of Network Engagement at Teen Science Café Network.
Mapping (climate) justice: Empowering southwest Florida youth through summer STEM learning
By Laken Sylvander, Development and Communications Lead at Trubel&Co
Why civic engagement & youth voice belongs in every afterschool program — including STEM programs!
By Robyn Lingo, Chief of Strategy & Impact, Mikva Challenge
MAPSCorps@ Northwestern University: A new nexus for data STEM, civics, and project-based learning
By Nia Abdullah, EdD, executive director of The Equity in Opportunity Research Lab & MAPSCorps at Northwestern University School of Education & Social Policy
Building Capacity for Youth Climate Leadership and Action through Youth Climate Summits
By Elodie Linck, The Jeanne Hutchins Youth Climate Coordinator at The Wild Center
Clemson University Science Outreach Center develops graphic novel to inspire youth-led STEM Justice initiatives
By Renée Lyons, Director of Science Outreach for Clemson University’s College of Science
A journey of gratitude and personal growth: A reflection on the impact of a transformative youth program
By Folashade Teriba, high school student and explainer at the New York Hall of Science.
The Climate Initiative's Climate Hope
By Nyla McFadden, Assistant Director of Programs and Education Lead at The Climate Initiative
Technovation teaches girls how to use technology to solve real-world problems—and to become leaders
By Maggie Jaris, Director of Content Strategy at Technovation
Youth serve as STEM ambassadors with Chief Science Officers International
By Eileen Healy, Program Development Coordinator, Chief Science Officers International