Professional Development

Understanding STEM Stereotypes: A Look at the Newest Research and Strategies | June 11, 2026 3:00 PM EST | Join NGCP and Dr. Allison Master for a webinar exploring the latest research on how STEM stereotypes are evolving and where challenges remain. Learn how stereotypes in fields like computer science and engineering can impact interest and belonging for young learners starting as early as age six. Participants will leave with practical strategies to help all young people feel confident exploring STEM pathways and future careers. Register here

Engineering and STEM Learning in Summer Programs and Beyond Webinar | Looking for fresh STEM ideas for summer programs? Explore hands-on engineering activities and career connections in this free webinar from the Museum of Science, Boston. Watch the recording

DIY NASA Exhibits with Earth Information Center & ViewSpace | During this online workshop, National Informal STEM Education Network explored some of the DIY exhibit resources freely available from NASA and discussed how anyone can set up these exhibits at their location. They were joined by Timothy Rhue II, Principal Informal Education Specialist at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and Nicole Ramberg-Pihl, Senior Project Manager & Earth Scientist at NASA’s Earth Information Center. Together, they discussed how museums and science centers can use these relevant NASA resources to benefit their local audiences. View the recording, slide deck, and accompanying materials here.

STEM Identity & Career Interest for Students Traditionally Underrepresented in STEM | During this online workshop, the National Informal STEM Education Network welcomed back Dr. Susan Sunbury from the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian, for another discussion around STEM identity and career interest in STEM. The Harvard-Smithsonian team, together with colleagues from Florida International University, developed a survey to explore factors that affect STEM interest, identity, and career interest for students traditionally underrepresented in STEM. Dr. Sunbury and her colleagues, Dr. Tingting Reid and Amdad Ahmed Awsaf, presented initial findings from a pilot test of this instrument. View the recording, slide deck, and accompanying materials here.