OUTREACH AND EQUITY

Supporting Scientific Classrooms
In 2023, the Science News Learning program reached approximately 18,000 educators and up to 5.7 million students in 5,630 schools across the country. In addition to expanding the use of Science News Media Group’s award-winning journalism, the program supports educators with professional development workshops.

Teaming Up With Educators
The Society welcomed 84 educators from 36 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Mexico to serve in the 2022–2023 Advocate Program, which provides training, equipment and year-round support to STEM mentors working with underrepresented and low-income students.

Inspiration Through Action
Through the STEM Action Grant program, the Society distributed $245,000 in grants to 53 organizations across 24 states and Washington, D.C., in 2023. This represents the largest cohort in the program’s history, with all recipients working to advance scientific literacy and make STEM opportunities more accessible.

Expanding Research Opportunities
Through the STEM Research Grant program, the Society awarded $100,000 to 52 dedicated middle and high school teachers during the 2022–2023 school year to provide their students with authentic scientific research opportunities through access to a wider breadth of scientific equipment and materials.

Bringing Teachers Together
In 2023, the Society once again brought together science educators from across the country to share best practices and learn from one another in a pair of immersive peer-led conferences: the High School Research Teachers Conference and the Middle School Research Teachers Conference.