Washington STEM is a newly-formed nonprofit organization that works to catalyze innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning in Washington State. Washington STEM advocates for and impacts policies and practices that will rapidly scale STEM education innovation, support educators in preparing students throughout Washington State for success in postsecondary education and work opportunities, particularly those students who have historically been underserved.

The Organization

Formed in December 2009, Washington STEM is led by a Board of Directors and an Interim CEO. The current 7-member Board reflects the commitment to improving STEM learning by many of Washington State’s most influential corporate, educational, civic and philanthropic organizations. The Board and other advisorsand supporters of the design and launch of Washington STEM, includes leadership representatives from McKinstry Company, Microsoft, The Boeing Company, Battelle, Washington’s higher education institutions, P/K-12 education, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pacific Science Center, the Washington Roundtable, The Seattle Foundation, and Partnership for Learning. This collaborative effort will integrate the best private sector knowledge on encouraging and scaling promising innovations, the education sector’s focus on supporting effective teaching, the public sector’s commitment to high quality, competitive public education systems, while working in partnerships with community organizations to ensure students are ready for college and careers – particularly at-risk students.

For more information on Washington STEM, please visit the organization's website, www.washingtonstem.org.

For comments, suggestions or inquiries, please email info@washingtonstem.org or call (206) 658-4320.