Empowering Educators to Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators

A regional program for 7th–12th grade educators, offering lessons, resources, and support to spark student interest in STEM careers.

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About X-STEM Fellowship

The X-STEM Fellowship is a regional program that empowers outstanding educators to spark student excitement about STEM topics and careers. Participating Fellows are selected through an invite-only application process and receive classroom content and resources, including:

Invitations to X-STEM Workshop events available exclusively to Fellowship participants in select regions

A stipend based on the number of participating students

Standards-aligned lesson plans tied to X-STEM All Access episodes

Career exploration and workforce readiness resources for students

Access to a network of regional Fellows for support and collaboration

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Help Students

Discover Career Pathways

By showcasing real-world STEM topics and career pathways at a critical stage when students are beginning to form career interests, the X-STEM Fellowship helps students discover meaningful and in-demand opportunities in STEM.

"This experience has not only been transformative for my students but has also significantly supported my own professional growth. It’s pushed me to innovate in my teaching and expand my ability to nurture a diverse range of talents and interests."

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- William C., STEAM educator at San Diego
School of Creative and Performing Arts

Connect Students to Careers

This program and its resources showcase unique STEM industries, connecting students to high-impact careers in their own backyards and beyond.

Interested in the X-STEM Fellowship or hosting a hands-on STEM activity at a Workshop event?