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STEM NOLA is a national leader in the design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events to K-12 students, families and communities.
Participants in STEM NOLA programs receive a unique interactive, hands-on learning experience that allows learners of all ages to deepen their knowledge in STEM studies, gain confidence in their abilities and chart a course for career opportunities in STEM fields.
Summer Camp Registration Opens March 9th !
Topics and subject areas include coding, AI, robotics, chemistry & biology, environmental science, and more!
Dr. Calvin Mackie Receives 2025 ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has named Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, the 2025 recipient of the ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal — one of the most distinguished honors in the field of engineering. The award recognizes individuals who have made “an outstanding contribution toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer’s worth to contemporary...
STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action Announces New Chief of Staff
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action has announced the appointment of Angèle McClain as Chief of Staff & Special Assistant to the CEO. A native of New Orleans and a longstanding member of the STEM NOLA family, McClain’s journey is a powerful testament to the organization’s mission of cultivating STEM talent from the ground up. Her connection to STEM NOLA began in 2014 as one of its earliest high school participants....
Myles Mackie: A Remarkable Story about Mastering STEM to Make a Difference
Myles with his proud Mom and Dad, Tracy and Calvin, at his graduation from Howard University in the SpringAs a college student, Myles Mackie spent a summer researching the effects of free stream turbulence on low-speed airfoils at the DEVCOM Army Research Labs, another helping design a user interface at a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and yet another working with MIT experts to reduce propeller noise in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing...
Our Programs
Through a network of school-time, out-of-school programs, community-based groups, parent organizations, businesses and STEM professional organizations, STEM NOLA leads the way to identify common measures for high-quality STEM programs.
Inspire
We inspire youth to develop an interest in STEM-based learning activities and value the opportunities and possibilities of STEM-based careers.
Engage
Our programs are designed to engage directly with students and meet their needs where they are best able to learn including at home, in school and in their communities.
Expose
We expose students to high-quality STEM programs and a network of like-minded peers and professionals where they benefit from camaraderie as well as expertise from scientists and engineers as mentors.
Over the past 12 years we have impacted over:
K-12 Students
Schools
Families
College Students
Community & Professional Volunteers
Frequently Asked Questions about STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action
In an ever-evolving world, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education cannot be overstated. STEM NOLA and STEM Global Action are at the forefront of this movement, striving to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Through hands-on experiences and community-based programming, we aim to make STEM accessible to all children, particularly those in under-resourced communities. Our work also plays a crucial role in workforce and economic development, helping to create a skilled workforce that drives innovation and growth.
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand our mission and initiatives.
Why Supporting STEM NOLA Matters
Whether a young person wants to one day hold a successful job in STEM, or dreams of pushing the boundaries of innovation, it all starts with three phases of talent development: exposure, education, and connection. STEM NOLA embodies a life-long commitment to ensuring that all children have access to STEM learning opportunities that allow them to be the architects, innovators, makers and inventors of the future.
STEM Education and Opportunity for All
STEM skills are in high demand in today’s rapidly changing world. These skills are –and will continue to be– the tools necessary to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, many students from minority and low-income communities have been underserved in STEM education and underrepresented in STEM careers.
STEM NOLA is committed to eliminating this disparity by expanding high-quality STEM education and opportunities to all students, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status or zip code. We offer an array of cost-free programs for students designed to build interest and knowledge in STEM at all ages and experience levels to develop a diverse STEM-literate workforce.
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