x-stem fellowship

Making an Impact

The X-STEM Fellowship is inspiring students across the U.S. With over 5,600 students reached and more than 19,000 feedback surveys collected, our programs are increasing interest in STEM topics, and opening students’ minds to future STEM careers.

5600+

student participants

19K+

student feedback surveys

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stem across the map

The X-STEM Fellowship has been successfully implemented in the following regions.

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survey results

X-STEM Fellows and their students complete surveys throughout the year to track knowledge and interest in STEM topics.

64%

of students reported an increased interest in the STEM topics presented

62%

of students reported that the lessons/activities opened their minds to a STEM career path

Lesson Impact by Topic

While we cover a wide range of STEM topics, here are a few featured areas that have made the biggest impact on students.

Overall Lesson Impact by Topic:

Baseline Knowledge: 24.5%

Increased Interest / Deepened Understanding: 64.5%

Overall Lesson Impact

Baseline

Increased Interest

Advanced Manufacturing Data

Advanced Manufacturing

CNC Machining Data

CNC Machining

Hypersonics Data

Hypersonics

Materials Science Data

Materials Science

Metrology Data

Metrology

Optics & Lasers Data

Optics & Lasers

“X-STEM impacted my interest in pursuing a STEM career by showing me new and unique careers that I wasn't aware were previously a thing!”

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- Student, Calavera Hills Middle School, San Diego Fellowship

Lesson Impact on Career Interest

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24%

Interest to Pursue
a Career in STEM

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48%

Interest to
Explore Further

Student Career Interest by Field

After exploring STEM careers through the lesson plans, here are a few that students reported having a high interest in.

*Percentage of students indicating high career interest in each field.

24%

Hypersonics

26%

3D Printing

30%

Materials Science

30%

Robotics

34%

Metallurgy & Welding

“Participating in the X-STEM Fellowship allowed me to introduce my students to STEM careers they had not heard of. My students enjoyed the hands-on labs and activities provided by the USA Science Festival, and were excited to learn how the topics we cover in 8th grade
science can be applied to a career someday.”

Leslie smiling in a blue flight suit at a space center.

- LESLIE FISHER, 8TH SCIENCE EDUCATOR AT TWIN PEAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Anatomy of Our Lesson Plans

What Makes our Lesson Plans Unique?

Anatomy of Our Lesson Plans