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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, commonly known as STEM, are the essential building blocks to accomplishing the U.S. Department of Energy's mission. STEM Rising is our initiative to inspire, educate, and spark an upwards trajectory to lifelong success in STEM through sharing the Department's programs, resources, competitions, events, internship opportunities and more.

View our STEM resources for students, teachers, and the energy workforce on this site and sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep in touch.

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Kindergarten through High School

Online resources, experiential learning, and event information for students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

College & Continued Learning

The Department of Energy is full of learning, research and job opportunities: from entrepreneurship competitions to research at our National Labs.

Looking for lesson plans, workshops, and research opportunities? You'll find that and more on this page.

STEM resources for people currently in the STEM workforce, including online learning, experiential learning, and grants and research opportunities.

STEM Rising Blog

EcoCAR study reveals what Automated and Electric Vehicle educated graduates want in an employer

Findings show potential employees are most interested in culture and impact.

Marine Energy Collegiate Competition Empowers Students to Energize a Growing Blue Economy

Read about the newest undergraduate and graduate-level student competition, the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition: Powering the Blue Economy.

From Designing to Reprogramming: Intern Steven Snell Spends His Summer at AGS and RHIC

Steven Snell started as an intern at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory in June and quickly made a difference.

Summer Intern Christopher Hayes Studies Charge Separation for Solar Energy

The recent Stony Brook University graduate is conducting research on conductive organic polymers in Brookhaven Lab's Chemistry Division.

Paducah Site Visit Impresses Boys and Girls Club Members

Young people from the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah participated in science, technology, engineering, and math activities.

Hanford Contractor Inspires Workforce of Future Through STEM Education

Employees from EM Richland Operations Office contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA) volunteer at local schools.

Your A.I. Career: April’s Story

Learn how April Morton became a leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Artificial Intelligence work.

Eva Davidson: Bridging the Gap for Nuclear Energy

Eva Davidson, a nuclear engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is developing modeling and simulation techniques for nuclear reactors.

Your AI Career: Vitalij’s Story

Learn how Dr. Vitalij Pecharsky became a leader at Ames National Laboratory in Artificial Intelligence work.

Hanford Manager Joins Students for STEM Exercises at Nez Perce Reservation

Hanford Manager Joins Students for STEM Exercises at Nez Perce Reservation

STEM Events from the Energy Department

STEM Rising Calendar

Sep21

LLNL: Expanding Your Horizons Conference

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Sep21

LLNL: Science on Saturday: In the Mood Deciphering Complex Brain Signals

9:25 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Oct8

Sandia: New Mexico Research Spotlight Forum – Resilient Infrastructure

9:05 AM - 4:09 PM (EDT)
Nov14

LLNL: Dinner With a Scientist

5:00 PM - 8:17 PM (EST)

STEM Rising Newsletter

The STEM Rising newsletter is a one-stop shop for the latest science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics programs for all ages supported by the Department of Energy.

Other STEM Resources

Charting a Course for Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education

The new CoSTEM 5-year Strategic Plan was released at the White House on Tuesday December 4th.

Women in STEM Posters, Series One

This new women in STEM classroom poster series highlights historical and present-day inventors, astronauts, explorers and mathematicians.

Games, activities and more resources from U.S. Energy Information Administration to help kids learn the basics of energy!

K-12 Educators and Students Links from the National Laboratories

This page features content from the National Laboratories in K-12 educator and student resources, compiled by the Office of Science.

Coloring Book: Women of the Manhattan Project

Download our free Women of the Manhattan Project coloring book.