Great work by Danielle Boyer, the Ojibwe inventor behind The STEAM Connection that works to distribute accessible high-quality and unique learning experiences to Indigenous youth. Learn more at: www.steamconnection.org #STEM#thesteamconnection#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#WomenInEngineering

Beware of the things that glow in the dark! Tonight we can honor Marie Curie, the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Learn more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physi... . #Happyhalloween#Mariecurie#sciencehero#WomenInSTEM#Trailblazer

Happy Birthday, Helen Augusta Blanchard! Born October 25, 1840, Blanchard was one of the great inventors of the early industrial era and held 28 patents. Learn more: engineergirl.org/125209/Helen...

"Do the young people in your afterschool program care about the environment? STEM Next’s Community in Nature prize challenge gives them the chance to design a project that makes a real difference in their community and compete for prize funding to support your program." stemnext.org/community-in...

"The payoff is clear: Millions of students with disabilities gain access to tools that unlock their learning potential, while the nation builds a stronger pipeline of STEM talent critical to economic growth and competitiveness." www.the74million.org/article/ed-t...

"From science fairs to quality assurance, Kathryn Kauffman built a STEM career by following her curiosity and leaning into her strengths." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/kath...

"Ada Lovelace saw a potential in technology that no one else imagined. ...Lovelace’s legacy is a reminder that the next wave of breakthroughs will rely on those brave enough to reimagine possibility, and the leaders willing to make space for them." www.techerati.com/features-hub...

"...three space professionals joined Charlee to prove that space is not one-size-fits-all. Their message was clear: there’s room for everyone in the space industry, and the paths that lead there are as diverse as the universe itself." stemnext.org/beyond-astro...

"afterschool programs play a critical role in expanding young people’s access to hands-on STEM learning. ...With the right incentives, policies, and professional supports, we can ensure that all youth have access to high-quality, engaging STEM opportunities." stemnext.org/stem-educato...

In the Clean an Oil Spill activity on EngineerTeen, you'll use household objects to design and construct a floating boom that will prevent an oil spill from reaching the beach and absorb as much oil as possible from a spill. Try it out then let us know how it worked! engineerteen.org/5140/Try-Thi...

"STEM education at the precollege level today...is an innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered approach to learning about the world. Its purpose is not better test scores, but better thinking — analytical, creative, and problem-solving." swe.org/magazine/ste...

"I’ve always been passionate about technology and health...Biomedical engineering is giving me a way to combine these two worlds and work on solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives." spectrum.ieee.org/student-engi...

"Their findings show that mentoring goes far beyond simple career advice. For many, it was a lifeline and an essential tool for empowerment and professional growth. Understanding those differences is key to building STEM support strategies that actually work." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/ment...

Today we recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day to "honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world..." Learn more: nytimes.com/article/indi...

Today is the International Day of the Girl, a day that "focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights." Follow #IDG2025 and visit www.un.org/en/observanc... to learn more.

"Women in technology and sustainability provide crucial leadership, underscoring the need for diverse perspectives in unravelling global challenges, from transforming supply chains to the decarbonisation of travel and logistics sectors." aimagazine.com/news/women-i...

"Their journeys serve as reminders that, while representation is still lacking, Latina women in tech are driving the industry forward." peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/fro...

"I realized that growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, trying, failing, learning, and trying again. ...Your journey is valid, even if it’s messy. There’s no 'perfect path,' in STEM or in life. Trust your steps, no matter how small they feel." alltogether.swe.org/2025/10/mary...

The @aspirations.org High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications are open and the deadline is October 28! Learn more: www.aspirations.org/award-progra... #NCWITAIC

"Because beyond the sparkle of the evening there is an urgent call to action: the need to fix the barriers that keep young women and girls from pursuing careers in STEM" www.marieclaire.com.au/events/why-t...

Ever wonder what engineers actually do? Engineering fuels innovation, and tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend on the talent of today’s teens! Learn more at EngineerTeen.org.

"Pair changing leaves and temperatures, apple season, pumpkins, Thanksgiving, and fall festivities with these free lessons and activities for enriching hands-on STEM." 🍂 www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/fall-sc...

"an out-of-this-world adventure to combat climate change in your own backyard. [ @scifri.bsky.social is] looking for the next generation of scientists & engineers to solve real-world problems...using cutting-edge space technology in exciting & novel ways" www.sciencefriday.com/articles/dow...

"debunking the myth that you can't combine fashion & engineering, or fashion & tech, or fashion business & engineering all in one...There are not many good examples out there to show how multifaceted this area of fashion & tech engineering & business really can be" www.glamour.com/story/mary-b...

ICYMI: The 2026 Writing Contest is open! This year, along with our sibling platform @engineergirlnae.bsky.social, we're asking students to use the engineering design process to create a work of art, and a written statement, to express how engineers create a better world. engineerteen.org/Contest!

Happy Birthday, Nora Stanton! Born on this day in 1883, Stanton was the first woman to graduate from Cornell with a civil engineering degree and the first female member of ASCE. Learn more: engineergirl.org/125418/Nora-...

"To help engineers learn how to manage feelings of inadequacy, IEEE Women in Engineering recently held the Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career webinar. ...gave tips on building confidence and overcoming anxiety." spectrum.ieee.org/4-ways-conqu...

Meet people like Beatris in the EngineerTeen Gallery! "Hi, I'm Bea! I work at Microsoft & run a nonprofit called Nuevo Foundation to help students like you explore STEM. I didn’t grow up learning how to code, now I help others discover how fun & powerful it can be!" engineerteen.org/10124/Beatri...

"Creating opportunities for children to encounter female role models who are in the STEM professions is vital for attracting & recruiting women to STEM fields. Our study suggests it's also crucial for children to see scientists & engineers as parents & caregivers" theconversation.com/identifying-...

ICYMI: The 2026 Writing Contest is now open! This year, along with our sibling platform @engineerteen.bsky.social, we're asking students to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. Get all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

"...math education is turning into 'our nation’s social sorting machine.' Students who don’t catch on to the subject will find a whole series of career pathways closed off to them, he said. But all of these problems are solvable..." www.the74million.org/article/stud...

Happy Birthday, Emily Roebling! Born September 23 in 1843, Roebling is considered to be the person who was in charge of day-to-day construction and oversaw the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn more: engineergirl.org/125425/Emily...

"...SWE podcast series, blog, magazine & other online resources sharing the experiences of Hispanic women engineers in their career journeys, their impact in their industries & communities, and their efforts to inspire the next generation" #HispanicHeritageMonth alltogether.swe.org/2025/09/cele...

The 2026 Writing Contest is now open! This year, along with our sibling platform @engineerteen.bsky.social, we're asking students to use both writing and art to express how engineers create a better world. Get all of the details at EngineerTeen.org/Contest!

"In honor of National #HispanicHeritageMonth [Science Buddies] highlight a few of the Hispanic and Latinx scientists and engineers who made (and are making) important contributions to [STEM]." www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/hispani...

"That divide has real implications for workplace productivity, access to opportunities and even shaping the future of how AI works. However, as a woman who studies and tests AI for a living, here's why I believe the gap could close quickly over the next few years." www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-cover-a...

"Together, Te’Lario, Meredith and Mira drove home that STEM is not one-size-fits-all, but a landscape where different backgrounds and perspectives create the conditions for innovation." stemnext.org/engineering-...

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! Celebrated September 15 to October 15, this is a month to celebrate the people & contributions of the Hispanic American community. Learn about the history & how you can celebrate from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

"Tejasvi began coding in eighth grade...'I really love the fact that you can solve problems with your computer, and I really like creating.'" time.com/7315024/kid-...

"It’s not just the decline in skills that concerns science experts, it’s the dramatic decrease in their interest. The share of students saying they enjoy science activities plummeted from 52% to 42%. 'If you’re not interested, it’s hard to learn'" www.the74million.org/article/stud...

Happy Birthday to trailblazer Christine Darden! Born #OTD in 1942, Christine led research at NASA on the sound barrier and sonic boom. Learn more: www.engineergirl.org/146138/Chris...

"Learning requires friction, it takes effort, curiosity & grappling with ideas...So the question on our minds as we built this product was, how can we guide students toward using AI in ways that encourage true, deeper learning?" What do you think about this feature? www.edweek.org/technology/w...

Attention educators! "Team Up with @ncwit.org for a special Back To School virtual workshop. Whether you're new to NCWIT or looking to explore our full range of K-12 programs, don't miss this chance to equip yourself with tools and knowledge for the academic year!" ncwit.org/event/back-t...

In the Mini Catapult activity on the EngineerTeen site, you'll try designing and constructing your own catapult to optimize its ability to launch a small projectile onto a target at a specified distance. Try it out, then let us know how your catapult works! engineerteen.org/5124/Try-Thi...

"Now a group of women, led by welders who know well what it is like to try to make their way in a male-dominated profession, are volunteering to restore the ship. These volunteers are 'a testament to women building the ship and carrying the torch forward'" www.latimes.com/california/s...

"But the sessions have a loftier goal than just avoiding summer brain rot: to reverse the gender and race disparities in who studies and succeeds in math and science." www.edsurge.com/news/2025-08...

"What experience do you have, and what advice can you share for youth regarding mastering academic challenges?" Read what people working in engineering had to say: engineerteen.org/4568/Masteri...

"Each of their stories is a powerful reminder of the impact engineers can have in shaping our world and inspiring others." (Awardees include NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu!) alltogether.swe.org/2025/08/2025...

"This is not just an academic issue. Patent citations are a key sign that a scientific idea is being used to develop new technologies. If women’s work is being overlooked, it means their ideas are less likely to shape the tools, treatments & technologies of tomorrow." www.forbes.com/sites/lbsbus...

"Educator concerns about AI have received plenty of attention. Less widely understood is the fact that many students have their own worries about the ways artificial intelligence is now shaping their learning." www.edsurge.com/news/2025-08...