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Building inclusive STEM communities across the United States. We believe that intervention at this point in a student’s journey is critical.

We envision a world in which the diversity of the American society is reflected in the recipients of all prestigious STEM honors, including future Laureate classes of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Before we see a new class of Laureates that represents both the highest levels of science and technology and reflects our diverse society, we must bui

ld a STEM ecosystem that supports all who wish to endeavor there. To make that dream a reality, we must turn our gaze to one of the most vulnerable parts of the STEM pipeline: an undergraduate’s journey from enrollment to graduation with a STEM degree. The high attrition rate of first-year STEM students, especially those from underrepresented groups, perpetuates a representation problem in collegiate and post-collegiate communities. Any young person who dreams of being a scientist or inventor should receive the education, mentoring, and inspiration to help that dream bear fruit.

08/24/2026

We are excited to highlight yet another inSTEM Scholar who attended a summer conference with one of our Mini-Grants! ⭐

This past July, the NSTMF supported HU-28 Scholar Elisha Etukudoh, who attended the 2026 Colorstack Stacked Up Summit!

By connecting with recruiters, industry professionals, and fellow students, Elisha notes how the conference provided him with an amazing opportunity to expand his network. We can't wait to keep supporting the next generation of STEM leaders!

Invest in a Scholar's future today:
nationalmedals.org/donate/

08/19/2026

It's time for Summer Mini-Grant Conference Recaps! ⭐

This summer, the NSTMF supported UTA-29 Scholar Shreejana Bhandari, who attended the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference!

It's so rewarding to see our Scholars benefit greatly from these insightful and engaging events. We look forward to continuing to support students in their academic and professional endeavors!

Invest in a Scholar's future today:
nationalmedals.org/donate/

08/14/2026

NSTMF Executive Director Dr. Mayowa Awe and Associate Director of inSTEM Joanna Chou recently co-led a mentor training session for faculty and staff at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), as part of the Fall 2026 Maverick Innovation in STEM Program. 🎉

This training equips UTA mentors with the tools and strategies to support the next generation of STEM leaders, and we couldn't be more excited about this growing collaboration with UTA!

08/10/2026

This summer, the NSTMF supported several inSTEM Scholars through our Conference Mini-Grants! ⭐

Earlier this summer, UTA-28 Scholar Ryan Shrestha attended the 2026 ASME Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.

Ryan reflects here on the incredible opportunity to network with industry professionals, present research, and enhance his public speaking skills. We are beyond grateful that our resources are able to empower the rising generation of STEM leaders.

Help support our Scholars today:
nationalmedals.org/donate/

08/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day to the ones who nap 18 hours a day and still act like they're exhausted! 🐾

We asked the NSTMF team to share their cats; swipe through and tell us which one matches your energy today.

08/05/2026

We are so excited to spotlight one of our mentors, Gabriela Mustata Wilson.

Gabriela reflects on her time as an inSTEM mentor and what made the experience so meaningful to her. It's truly inspiring to see how she has shaped the lives of STEM undergraduates, guiding them in their academic and professional careers but also helping to cultivate their personal growth.

Thank you, Gabriela, for leading our Scholars toward success!

Interested in mentoring a STEM undergrad? Apply to become a mentor here:
https://nationalmedals.typeform.com/to/GZ6iBHF8

08/01/2026

Happy National Woman Astronomers Day! 🪐

We're excited to celebrate these influential women astronomers who received the National Medal of Science for their trailblazing contributions to the Physical Sciences, specifically in cosmology and astrophysics.

Through Vera C. Rubin's work on galaxy rotation rates, she confirmed the existence of dark matter. She was also a strong proponent of women in science, mentoring many young women astronomers.

Margaret Burbidge was known for her discoveries in stellar nucleosynthesis and her work on galaxy rotation curves.

Wendy Freedman made significant contributions to observational cosmology and the measurement of the universe’s expansion rate.

Learn more about these prominent women below:

Vera C. Rubin: https://nationalmedals.org/laureate/vera-c-rubin/
Margaret Burbidge: https://nationalmedals.org/laureate/e-margaret-burbidge/
Wendy Freedman: https://nationalmedals.org/laureate/wendy-l-freedman/

07/30/2026

This past month, NSTMF Executive Director, Mayowa Awe, alongside inSTEM scholars Maren Hui, Prakriti Subedi, Huy Trong Nguyen, and inSTEM alumnus, Adeoluwa Adekanmbi had the amazing opportunity to attend the ULRI’s Fourth Annual Research Symposium!

Hosted by the Institute for Research Experiences & Education, the ULRI Conference provided scholars with access to almost 500 experts and guest speakers across a variety of diverse fields, ranging from academia to government, and more!

Across two fulfilling days, scholars attended various sessions highlighting the crucial overlap across research and safety science education, and how communities can make all the difference by working together.

07/27/2026

Throwback to 2023, when we hosted our first ever inSTEM Summit in Washington, DC! 💫

Looking back on activities from our June event, scholars enjoyed fun and games at the bowling alley, engaging in a hands-on welcome activity, and a calming yoga session. For students, these moments are valuable community-building opportunities to go alongside our professional and academic development programming!

Excited for what’s to come for our next inSTEM Summit!

Learn more about inSTEM:
https://nationalmedals.org/instem-mentorship-program/

07/23/2026

Throwback Thursday to an interview from January 2025 with the inventor of the Digital Camera - Steve Sasson! 📸

The 2009 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureate reflects on what it means to him to be an inventor. From exploring endless possibilities for improvement to aspiring to achieve the unthinkable, sometimes the growth along the journey requires a few wrong answers before you finally find the right one!

Watch the full interview with Steve Sasson in partnership with the USPTO here:
https://youtu.be/bqdPSMyonH8?si=wom09Dr0Z8I2D6JH

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