Taxonomy Archives: Our Work
In this second installment of our "Why STEM?" blog series, follow "Maria" on her journey from preschool to postsecondary.
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From designing her own ethnic studies major to building a career from a temp job, Yoko Shimomura has always forged her own path. In this Q&A, Yoko discusses growing up during Seattle Public School's busing era, her background in DEI work, and her TV obsessions.
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Andy Shouse is Washington STEM’s Chief Program Officer and he has spent his career in research and development to eliminate inequities in education. In this Q&A, he discusses the sense of purpose that propelled him to Washington STEM, and why young people still inspire him.
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Five years ago, while at University of Washington, Dr. Jenée Myers Twitchell was asked to help write a job description for a new Washington STEM Impact lead. What she learned convinced her to apply. In this Q&A, Jenée discusses her secret talent, how working with UW Community fellows inspires her, and what growing up in Yakima taught her about privilege.
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Growing up in a family of teachers gave Migee Han, our Chief Development and Communications Officer, a lifelong interest in education systems. In this Q&A, she discusses her path to the nonprofit sector, her favorite things about Washington state, and what inspires her.
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As a college freshman studying U.S. History, Josh Apata was curious about the past. Today, as Washington STEM's Policy Manager, he is focused on an equitable future for all Washington students. Read on to learn about Josh's education journey, the skill he picked up during the pandemic, and the moments in American history that inspire him.
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It’s official: 2022 was a milestone year for science. From the stunning images captured by the James Webb Telescope, to the much-awaited Artemis journey around the moon, to the recent discovery of nuclear fission as a potential source of clean energy (!), humanity has made major strides in 2022.
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Get to know Susan Hou, one of our newest Community Partner Fellows.
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Get to know Palmy Chomchat Silarat, one of our newest Community Partner Fellows.
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Our education systems involve a wide range of stakeholders, and systems change can't happen without teamwork and coordinated efforts between these stakeholders. To support these efforts, Washington STEM focuses on three primary strategies to drive change: Partnership, Direct Support, and Advocacy. With that in mind, let's take a look at how we're building Partnerships and relationships that can create lasting collective impact.
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