Taxonomy Archives: Our Work

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

As a first-generation college graduate, Brenda Hernandez, Washington STEM's Executive Assistant and Office Manager, knows the power of a postsecondary education. In this Q&A, she talks education policy, family, and her TV obsession. 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

As a teenager, Joanne Walby was fascinated by history and its impact on political and economic systems worldwide. As an adult, she's made a career out of telling the story of systems change — and traveled to the former Soviet Union and Middle East in the process. Now Joanne is back home in Seattle, where she works as Washington STEM's Communications Manager. 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

Washington STEM Announces New CEO. Read More

By 2030, less than half of the new, entry-level jobs in Washington state will pay a family-wage. Of these family-wage jobs, 96% will require a postsecondary credential and 62% will require STEM literacy. Despite the upward trend in STEM jobs, science and math education is under-resourced and de-prioritized in Washington state. Read More

In this second installment of our "Why STEM?" blog series, follow "Maria" on her journey from preschool to postsecondary. Read More