Taxonomy Archives: Our Work

Our CEO, Lynne K. Varner, talks about STEM belonging and why it matters. Read More

As a college student, Shaterra Overton aspired to work in banking or fashion. She never thought she'd work in education. In her staff Q&A, she talks about how she changed her mind. Read More

Growing up, Laura thought she would be a teacher or a journalist. In this Q&A, she talks about why she fell in love with fundraising — and changed her path. Read More

Rachel Tavolacci went from teaching herself Excel to joining Washington STEM as our Impact Data Specialist. Somewhere in between, she had a realization: data is about storytelling. Read More

When you’re imagining the world you want to create, you need to get out of old routines. And sometimes, that means you need to pick up the scissors and glue. Read More

We're deep in the development of our next Strategic Plan. All that's missing is you! Read More

As a student, Megan Madamba thought she was going to be a teacher, until her deep interest in sustainability pushed her to pursue environmental science. Today, her passions for education and STEM come full circle in her new role as our Program Coordinator. Read More

Here at Washington STEM, we rely on data that are publicly available. But how do we know they are reliable? In this blog, we’ll look how we source and validate the data used in our reports and dashboards. Read More

As the CEO of Washington STEM, Lynne K. Varner is working to make state-level education systems more equitable. In this Q&A, Lynne talks seeing Beyoncé live, west coast fashion, and the overheard conversation that changed the trajectory of her life. Read More

In college, Isabelle Haines was unsure of her choice to study both math and English. Now, as Washington STEM's Communications Coordinator, she sees the value of an interdisciplinary education. In this Q&A, Isabelle talks math identity, interning at NASA, and her go-to Dick's Drive-In order. Read More