Jan 23, 2026 · YOU Belong in STEM is an initiative designed to strengthen and increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education nationwide.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) drives innovation, promotes economic development, and enhances our understanding of the world, making STEM education a national priority.

The reorganization of STEM programs will consolidate or restructure 114 STEM education programs across 11 agencies, improving the delivery, impact, and visibility of STEM eforts.

There are three broad goals for K-12 STEM education that are widely accepted in the U.S.: to increase advanced training and careers in STEM fields, to expand the STEM capable workforce, and to …

When we say traditional education in the STEM-related disciplines, we mean the most usual way of teaching single STEM subjects, such as maths and science at school, or engineering in further …

To support the President’s ambitious goal of preparing 100,000 excellent STEM teachers over the next decade, STEM Teacher Pathways will provide competitive grants to recruit and train effective and …

According to the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), between 2010 and 2020 the overall employment in STEM occupations will increase by 17 percent, yet not enough students are pursuing …

Through YOU Belong in STEM, ED will partner with agencies, organizations, and leaders across the STEM ecosystem to make substantial progress on three critical goals for STEM education.

Support STEM teaching pathways for native-born, foreign-born, and foreign-trained STEM professionals to meet the shortages of STEM teachers and address teacher diversity goals.

The generative economic power and social influence of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has made the production of a capable science and engineering workforce a …