Preparing the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators

Society for Science STEM Research Grants provide support to middle school and high school teachers engaging their students in authentic scientific research. Priority is given to schools that lack access to funding for research equipment.

Star Wars Day, May the Fourth Be with You: Real-World Connections—And Beyond

Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May 4, is an unofficial international holiday dedicated to honoring the beloved Star Wars film franchise. Star Wars has inspired generations of scientists and engineers to pursue careers in robotics, aerospace, and physics, aiming to turn fictional technology into reality.

Designing for the Future: STEM Competition to Make the World a Better Place

Future City is a hands-on cross-curricular educational program presented by DiscoverE that brings STEM to life for students in grades 6–12. Future City starts with a question: How can we make the world a better place? To answer it, students use the engineering design process and project management skills to imagine and build cities of the future that showcase their solution to a citywide sustainability issue.

Step Up to the Plate: Hitting a Homerun with Baseball-Themed Lessons

The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum offers 15 baseball-themed curriculum components that provide interactive and meaningful learning engagement for students in grades 3–12. The curriculum features all the major subject areas, including science, technology, engineering, math, social studies, character education, the arts and humanities.

Engineers Week: Celebrating Engineering and the People Who Make It Possible

Each year Engineers Week (Eweek) unites engineers, students, and communities across the nation to celebrate how engineering shapes our world. Founded by National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, EWeek is more than a week of recognition; it’s also a movement to inspire the next generation of innovators, spotlight the impact of the engineering profession, and strengthen connections across our engineering community.

Super Bowl Science: 6 Football-Inspired Activities for Game Day

The Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns, halftime shows, and epic snacks—it’s also an opportunity to blend game-day excitement with hands-on learning. Football-inspired activities can be part of the pregame excitement, halftime fun, or even an educational twist on a viewing party.

The Art of Engineering: Writing and Design Competition

Pathways into Engineering, an initiative of the National Academy of Engineering, is focused on introducing K–12 students to engineering and encouraging their continued exploration of the field. The initiative supports programs that inform and inspire young people while equipping educators, mentors, and supporters with tools to guide students on their journey.