2023 Washington STEM Rising Star Awards

The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards highlight young women who will become the next generation of STEM leaders. We hope they will inspire all girls and young women to embrace STEM and reach for the stars!

 

 

Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners!

Joy AssonkenJoy Assonken
Lilli McCauleyLilli McCauley
Natalie Vazquez-RochaNatalie Vazquez-Rocha
Lulu DayLulu Day
Layla IsmailLayla Ismail
Adrianna JonesAdrianna Jones
Bethany CarterBethany Carter
Bailey LowryBailey Lowry
Laasya YaramakaLaasya Yaramaka
Katie LariosKatie Larios
Kyia MilesKyia Miles
Congratulations!Congratulations!

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About the Awards

Washington STEM believes every young woman should have access to, and feel empowered to take advantage of, the transformational opportunities STEM has to offer. The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards highlight young women doing just that!

The awards honor young women who embrace STEM education and who explore STEM in ways that will support their education, career, personal development, and the development and needs of others. This annual statewide effort acknowledges one student, nominated by a wide array of education, community, and business leaders, from each of the 11 Washington STEM Network partners/regions.

In addition to being honored as their regional Washington STEM Rising Star, online and in the media, awardees receive a $500 stipend, some cool STEM goodies, and personal development/mentorship opportunities.

Rising Star Awardees:

  • Participate in STEM activities in or outside of the classroom (robotics, 4-H/ag science club, computer science group, etc.)
  • Develop or create STEM projects in or outside of the classroom (website development, business ventures, STEM related art, etc.)
  • Use STEM as a means of service to their community and/or family (tutoring, volunteering with a STEM-based community program, etc.)
  • Have a general passion for learning and exploring topics in STEM (exhibits infectious enthusiasm for STEM activities and/or topics)
  • Excel academically, particularly in STEM-focused subjects (exceptional grades or evaluations in a STEM course/class or overall)

For a complete list of last year’s awardees, visit the 2022 Rising Star landing page.