STEM Education in Massachusetts

Investments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education is vital for the success of our students and our economy.

The Importance of STEM Education in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has more demand for STEM jobs than almost every other state.

The need for STEM graduates particularly impacts Massachusetts because more than 40 percent of all employment in the Commonwealth revolves around innovation industries such as clean energy, information technology, defense and advanced manufacturing.

STEM Week

Massachusetts STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities, and compliment the formal instruction happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM Week.

STEM Summit

The Massachusetts STEM Summit is an annual statewide event that attracts leaders and practitioners from the state’s education, business and government sectors, all dedicated to promoting a STEM-literate workforce and citizenry.

State funded STEM internships

Learn about available internships

STEM Advisory Council

The Council serves as the central coordinating entity to bring together all of the participants from state agencies, the legislature, and members of the public and private sectors involved with STEM planning and programming.

Learn about the STEM Advisory Council