Washington STEM Summit 2025

This year’s Summit focuses on the cradle-to-career journey—from early care and education to career-connected learning.

Together, we’ll examine the barriers that too many students face and explore the pathways, partnerships, and conditions that foster STEM literacy and economic mobility.

Info: Begin your Summit experience with an energizing morning session that explores the cradle-to-career journey through STEM literacy and belonging. From a powerful welcome and inspiring video to a dynamic panel discussion featuring voices from across the cradle-to-career ecosystem, we’ll explore what the journey looks like today, share real-world examples, and spark dialogue on how we can build a more equitable and connected future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect, and be inspired.

Info: Regional Pathways vs Pathways in a Region…a subtle turn of phrase, but a distinct difference in practice. In a panel-style discussion, participants will hear from partners across the state who can share innovative practices and data to support the development of pathways intentionally designed to benefit whole regions.

Info: Take a moment mid-day to connect, reflect, and build meaningful relationships across sectors and communities. During lunch, we’ll highlight Washington STEM’s Rising Stars—young leaders whose brilliance and resilience showcase the future of STEM in our state—and invite you to hear their stories and be inspired. The session will close with a thoughtful reflection to bring the morning full circle, leaving everyone energized, grounded in purpose, and ready to carry the momentum forward in their own roles, organizations, and communities.

Info: Let’s get clear and on the same page of what Early Learning and Care data looks like in Washington state. We’ll overview a shared understanding of the data landscape and a proposal to change our state’s data practices for the better. With full intent to receive input and feedback, our session will focus on coordinating our participants towards realizing a dream of Early Care and Education access centered in partnership and building trust for the higher quality outcomes our little treasures deserve.

Info: In the P-12 STEM session, we’ll explore the education ecosystem that supports a student’s path to graduating STEM literate and how to enable key indicators and outcomes along the way. As decision-makers and leaders across this ecosystem, participants will learn about the policies, practices, and content (including AI) that are currently shaping student engagement in STEM and, by extension, their future career pathways. This discussion will be grounded in student voice and sense of belonging, connecting system-level work to student experience.

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