STEM Next Opportunity Fellows

Geographic Scope: United States (federal agencies)

Focus Areas: Out-of-school time (OST) STEM education, federal policy, afterschool and summer learning

Overview:
The STEM Next Opportunity Fellows program places STEM education experts within federal agencies to expand access to out-of-school time STEM learning. Fellows serve as subject matter experts and work to support federal agencies in developing policies and programs that increase access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Program Details:

• Placement: Fellows are stationed at federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES)
• Duration: Multi-year fellowships (noted example served from 2022)
• Expertise Areas: Afterschool learning, summer learning, STEM education, evidence-based practices
• Responsibilities: Contribute knowledge and expertise to support federal agencies, influence education policy, connect practitioners with evidence-based resources
• Benefits: Direct experience working in federal agencies, depth and breadth of knowledge about government's role in education

Background:
The program draws on professionals with experience such as former teachers, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows, and subject matter experts in STEM education and OST learning.