STEM Across the U.S. Government

The Department of Energy coordinates with other Federal agencies to prepare a diverse and capable U.S. STEM workforce. Explore the STEM efforts of these agencies through the links below.

“STEM skills are increasingly important for all Americans to succeed in the
workplace and in their everyday lives. To develop these skills, the Nation must engage in a collaborative effort to ensure that all Americans have access to high-quality STEM education throughout their lifetimes.”

– Office of Science and Technology Policy, Committee on STEM Education (CoSTEM) 2021 Progress Report to Congress.

More Federal STEM Resources

Find reports providing strategies and opportunities to advance national efforts to improve STEM training, education, and workforce development that have been developed by interagency working groups and committees on the Interagency Reports on STEM Workforce Development page.

Download the flyer below to find links, descriptions, and QR codes for free STEM education resources offered by the Federal agencies!

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Visit the USDA "AgLab" to find educational resources, lesson plans, games and more.

U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

Visit this website to learn more about the National Institute of Standards and Technology's STEM Education activities, programs, and resources.

U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education page to learn about the educational resources and opportunities offered at NOAA

Department of Commerce United States Patent and Trademark Office

Visit the USPTO Learning Resources page to discover events, educational materials and videos, and more!

U.S. Department of Defense

Visit DoDSTEM to learn more about educational STEM opportunities and resources offered by the Department of Defense.

U.S. Department of Education

Visit the Department of Education's STEM website to learn more about STEM activities and policies.

Environmental Protection Agency

Visit the EPA's student page to access classroom resources, homework resources on environmental topics, games, videos, and more.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Did you know that the FBI has programs and careers for students and professionals in STEM fields? Learn more at their website. 

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Learn about the FDA's STEM outreach, education, and engagement efforts here.

United States Geological Survey

Explore USGS's STEM educational resources like lesson plans, maps, podcasts, online lectures and videos and more!

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Learn about Science and Technology initiatives and interests at the Department of Homeland Security by visiting this page.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Explore the NASA STEM website to find educational resources and to learn more about STEM opportunities at NASA.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Visit NIH's STEM Teaching Resources page to discover free K-12 STEM education materials.

National Science Foundation

Visit the National Science Foundation Education website to learn more about education research, STEM development activities, and STEM career opportunities.

National Security Agency

Visit this website to learn about programming, scholarships, and workforce support resources at the National Security Agency.

Smithsonian Institution

Visit the Smithsonian Institutions Science Education Center for science curriculum and development resources.