Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, commonly known as STEM, are the essential building blocks to accomplishing the U.S. Department of Energy's mission from coast to coast. STEM Rising is our initiative to inspire, educate, and spark an upwards trajectory to lifelong success in STEM through sharing the Department's National Labs, National Nuclear Security Administration, and program office's programs, resources, competitions, events, internship opportunities and more.
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Kindergarten through High School
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Online resources, experiential learning, and event information for students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
College & Continued Learning
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The Department of Energy is full of learning, research and job opportunities: from entrepreneurship competitions to research at our National Labs.
Teachers
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Looking for lesson plans, workshops, and research opportunities? You'll find that and more on this page.
Workforce
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STEM resources for people currently in the STEM workforce, including online learning, experiential learning, and grants and research opportunities.
STEM Rising Blog
Science Teacher Training Program Revamped for Remote Learning at Jefferson Lab
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The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is now accepting applications for its 2020-21 science enrichment program for science teachers.
Encouraging Young Edisons: Invention Convention Gets Support From Idaho National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory supported 45 students participating in the Invention Convention, which was held virtually July 2.
Virtual Lecture Series Finale Connects Interns to Ongoing COVID-19 Research
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Students participating in the 2020 Office of Science Summer Internship Virtual Lecture Series attended a final seminar on July 22.
Announcing Jefferson Lab Summer Science Intern Poster Series
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Each intern will present his/her work via a pre-recorded video that will be shown via videoconference.
22 Students Honored in Brookhaven Lab's First Virtual Science Fair
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Girls and boys in kindergarten to grade 6 entered 129 science and engineering projects for the competition.
U.S. Department of Energy to Host 2020 CyberForce Competition™ Virtually November 14
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Registration for individual competitors is open until October 2, 2020 at cyberforcecompetition.com/registration.
How STEM Drives Business – and Our Futures
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Secretary Brouillette discussed STEM with top corporate executives at the Ohio Business Roundtable.
Summer Physics Camp for Young Women at LANL
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21 young women from Northern New Mexico joined this summer phyiscs camp remotely.
STEM Rising Postcards & Coloring Books
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Download our STEM Rising postcards here to spread the word about STEM Rising and enjoy these STEM Rising coloring books about women in STEM.
California High School Girls Honored for Math, Science Achievements at Annual Event in June
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Sandia recently honored 26 young women from California high schools in Tri-Valley, East Bay and San Joaquin County.
STEM Events from the Energy Department
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Aug231:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Sep169:00 AM Sep 16 - 4:00 PM Sep 23 (EDT)
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Sep201:40 PM Sep 20 - 5:00 PM Sep 26 (EDT)
STEM Rising: All-things-STEM at the Energy Department
Other STEM Resources
Women in Energy
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A page showcasing the leadership and contributions of women in the energy sector and encouraging girls to continue studying STEM.
Energy Kids
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Games, activities and more resources from U.S. Energy Information Administration to help kids learn the basics of energy!
STEM Help Wanted Booklet
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The Idaho National Laboratory K-12 STEM team created this booklet to showcase STEM careers and staff at INL.
Women in the Manhattan Project
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Women made essential contributions to the success of the top-secret Manhattan Project mission.
K-12 Educators and Students Links from the National Laboratories
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This page features content from the National Laboratories in K-12 educator and student resources, compiled by the Office of Science.
Charting a Course for Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education
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The new CoSTEM 5-year Strategic Plan was released at the White House on Tuesday December 4th.
Coloring Book: Women of the Manhattan Project
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Download our free Women of the Manhattan Project coloring book.