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 Laborories, National Nuclear Security Administration, and progrm 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
Inspiring STEM Careers Through a Hands-on Everglades Microbiome Study
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute embarked on a pilot project with biology students from Boca Raton Community High School in FL
Teaching Near D.C. This Summer? Bring Your Students to the Solar Decathlon!
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Students, teachers, and administrators are invited to go on a free field trip (including transportation) to Solar Decathlon Education Days.
Check out What's New with the Solar Decathlon
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Collegiate institutions can start planning now for the Solar Decathlon 2021 Design Challenge and 2022 Build Challenge.
NETL Regional Workforce Initiative to Present Energy 101 Webinar Series
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The series provides a basic primer on the research conducted at NETL, including the challenges and potential economic and workforce opportunities.
K-12 STEM Education & Outreach Team Supports WV Regional Science Bowl Competitions in December
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The competitions determined which middle and high school teams will compete in the main WVSB event.
Jefferson Lab Announces Public Open House in 2020
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Save the date! Jefferson Lab’s next open house event scheduled for Sept. 19
Victor Fung: Early Focus on Sciences, Happy Accidents Lead Wigner Fellow to Career in Computational Chemistry
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Eugene P. Wigner Fellow Victor Fung’s story is proof that a series of positive experiences around science and happy accidents can lead to STEM careers
Juliette Ugirumurera: Solving Real-World Computational Problems Between Two Worlds
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Her exceptional aptitude and a passion for problem-solving opened the door for Juliette Ugirumurera to work at the National Renewable Energy Lab.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $6.3 Million for University Training and Research for Fossil Energy Applications
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Fossil Energy has announced approximately $6.3 million in federal funding for R&D projects under FOA 2193.
Solar District Cup Heats Up
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Get an inside look at competition updates from the Solar District Cup.
STEM Events from the Energy Department
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Feb19:20 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
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Feb79:00 AM Feb 7 - 4:00 PM Feb 8 (EST)
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Feb89:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
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Feb89:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
STEM Rising: All-things-STEM at the Energy Department
Other STEM Resources
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.
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.
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!
Women in the Manhattan Project
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Women made essential contributions to the success of the top-secret Manhattan Project mission.
Coloring Book: Women of the Manhattan Project
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Download our free Women of the Manhattan Project coloring book.