STEM Education Innovation Alliance
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are vital to Washington’s economy. Because of this, it's essential for our state to align education and career training with workforce needs. The STEM Education Innovation Alliance advises the State of Washington's Governor on policies to align and advance STEM education.
The STEM Alliance brings together leaders from labor, education, government, and non-profit organizations. The group meets several times a year and produces an annual STEM Education Report Card. The report card updates legislators on STEM education and workforce initiatives.
Washington State’s Legislature created the STEM Alliance in statute in 2013. The Office of the Governor directs the group.
STEM Education Innovation Alliance
The STEM Education Innovation Alliance pursues innovative policies to:
- Enhance STEM education and career pathways.
- Advance economic development.
- Meet our state’s urgent workforce demands.
- Catalyze regional public and private partnerships.
- Enable more Washingtonians to compete for jobs in this vital, high-wage sector.
Goals
- Inspire youth through career-connected and real-world STEM learning opportunities.
- Provide every K-12 student with access to computer science education.
- Contribute to the state's 70 percent postsecondary education goal and prepare the future workforce by increasing attainment of:
- Technical credentials.
- Two- and four-year degrees.
- Improve equity through interventions to:
- Close educational opportunity gaps from cradle to career.
- Provide excellent preparation and support for STEM teachers.
- Improve workforce diversity.
- Raise public awareness and support for STEM.
Meetings
STEM Alliance Meetings & Materials
2024
November 7, 2024 – Redmond, Washington – Microsoft Conference Center
Agenda | Future Directions Collaborative Report | WA STEM Summit Program Presentation Slides
June 26, 2024 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda I Presentation Slides
March 5, 2024 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda I Presentation Slides | TVW Recording
2023
November 2, 2023 – Redmond, WA | Microsoft Visitor Center
Agenda I Handouts
May 16, 2023 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda I Handouts | Presentations
February 22, 2023 – Washington State Capitol | Legislative Building | Columbia Room
Agenda I Capitol Campus Interactive Map I Capitol Parking Information | Capitol Campus Parking Map | TVW Recording | Handouts | Presentations
2022
October 18, 2022 - Washington State University Tri-Cities
Agenda I Campus Map I Remote Access Link I PNNL Presentations I PNNL STEM Education Handouts I STEM Dashboard Framework & Metrics I Cross-Sector Statewide Computer Science Strategic Plan (Summary | Full Report) I Washington STEM Computer Science Plan Presentation
February 23, 2022 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda I TVW Recording
Presentation |
Start Time on TVW |
Additional Info |
| NASA Astronaut Interview Captain Victor J. Glover, Jr. |
0:01:07 | Bio |
| Aerospace Education Continuum The Museum of Flight Staff |
0:23:08 | Presentation |
| Mitigating Lunar Dust With Cryogenic Liquids Washington State University Student Research Team |
0:54:20 | Presentation |
| Kent Valley Advanced Manufacturing: Growth in Space and Growing Skills Demands City of Kent Economic Development Team |
1:21:56 | Presentation |
| Blue Origin - Company Overview and Current Initiative Michael Edmonds - Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Strategy |
1:45:05 | Presentation |
| 2022 Legislative Session Overview of STEM-Related Legislation Marc Webster - Washington Student Achievement Council |
2:21:57 |
2021
September 29, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda I 2022 Draft Legislative Recommendations I Legislative Recommendations Additional Details I Washington College Grant Gap Handout I Cybersecurity Education (Presentation, Handout & Video) I Learning Recovery and Student Success (Presentation & Video) I STEM Education Alliance Data & Metrics Subcommittee
June 10, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda I Teacher Endorsements in STEM Fields | 2021 Educator Shortage Report| Innovative Teacher Preparation Program in Seattle Public Schools | Central Washington University Teach STEM | Metrics Subcommittee Update | 2021 Legislative Session – Recap of Key STEM-related Legislation
March 17, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda | State of Innovation Challenge | STEM Survey Results and Initial Roadmap | Metrics Committee I Roadmap to Green Economy (Executive Summary & Report & Presentation)
2020
December 9, 2020 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda | STEM Alliance Roadmap Presentation I State of Innovation Challenge I Presentations
February 13, 2020 - Olympia, Washington - Washington State Capitol Campus | Legislative Building
Agenda | Handouts I Student Presentation I Presentations I Washington State Early Math Strategies
2019
October 2, 2019 - Wenatchee, Washington - Confluence Technology Center
Agenda | Handouts | Presentation Slides
Meeting videos
May 29, 2019 - Bothell, Washington - AGC Biologics
Agenda | Attendees | Life Science Workforce Gap Analysis Report
- Life Sciences Washington - Leslie Alexandre
- Juno Therapeutics - Tina Albertson
- PATH - Matt McLean | Video
- University of Washington Bothell - Kelly Snyder
- AGC Biologics - Patricia Massera | Tour Group
- Edmonds School District "Project BioPath" - Mark Madison | Video
- Microsoft - Paul Slater
- Workforce Education Investment Act - Representative Vandana Slatter
February 27, 2019 - Olympia, Washington - Washington State Capitol | Legislative Building
Agenda | Handouts | Presentations | Student Presentations and Video | Governor's Talk
2018
October 10, 2018 - Spokane, Washington - Washington State University Health Sciences
Agenda | Handouts | Presentations | WSU Spokane Campus Map | Parking | NAAEE Conference | Meeting Notes
May 15, 2018 - Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Presentations | Handouts | Vigor Stories | Attendees | Meeting Notes
February 14, 2018 - Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Student Science Presentation Slides | Student Presentation Descriptions | Handouts I Meeting Notes
2017
November 28, 2017 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Washington STEM Summit Agenda | Driving Directions & Parking | Meeting Notes
September 20, 2017 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | UW Campus Map | UW CSE Presentation | Meeting Notes
May 31, 2017 - Redmond, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | TEALS Opportunities for Students | Meeting Notes
March 1, 2017 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
2016
November 29, 2016 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes | Strategic Action Plan | SAP Feedback Form
September 27, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes | Presentation Slides
July 13, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes | Video: National PTA STEM Initiative
April 28, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
February 10, 2016 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
2015
December 16, 2015 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
December 1, 2015 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
September 17, 2015 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes | Recommendations to the Governor
March 6, 2015 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
2014
December 2, 2014 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
October 9–10, 2014 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda | Handouts
September 22, 2014 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda | Handouts | Meeting Notes
STEM Dashboard
STEM Talent Supply and Demand Dashboard
The STEM Talent Supply and Demand Dashboard displays data for Washington’s employee talent supply in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and associated workforce demand.
The Dashboard will help decision-makers track Washington’s progress toward fueling a strong and vibrant economy in the state. Increasing STEM talent in Washington communities is imperative to fill jobs, grow the economy, and close opportunity gaps for the next generation.
The STEM Education Innovation Alliance, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Washington STEM, and Washington State Office of Financial Management Education Research & Data Center (ERDC) contributed to the Dashboard's initial development. WSAC, in collaboration with the STEM Alliance, ERDC and others, is expanding and updating the dashboard metrics annually.
Reports
STEM Education Report Cards
Future Directions
- STEM Alliance Future Directions Recommendations Collaborative Report
- STEM Alliance Recommendations Summary
Strategic Action Plan
Legislative Recommendations
STEM Alliance Members
STEM Alliance Members