Expanding STEM Access, One Kit at a Time
When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.
Building Confidence in Elementary Science Teaching, featuring Lacey Marshall
When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.
From the Nerd Herd — December 2025
Every day, we see the spark that happens when curiosity meets opportunity. Because of your commitment to STEM access, students and educators across Oklahoma gained the tools, experiences, and encouragement they need to explore, invent, and thrive.
Some solutions extend beyond the school day. Students who engage in out-of-school experiences aligned with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more likely to meet college readiness benchmarks and envision themselves in careers where women and students from Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic communities are underrepresented. Hands-on, identity-shaping STEM experiences boost confidence, competence, and college readiness.
STEM in Reach
Across Northeast Oklahoma, students are discovering that STEM isn’t just something you read about—it’s something you do. Thanks to TRSA’s STEM Shoppe, educators of all kinds—classroom teachers, afterschool providers, community mentors, and homeschool families—can borrow high-quality STEM kits at no cost, giving students experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
Google Supports MOMENTUM to Strengthen Oklahoma’s Workforce Future
With support from Google, Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is expanding MOMENTUM—a digital badging initiative helping Oklahoma students make their STEM skills visible and connect learning to career opportunities as part of Google’s statewide workforce development strategy.
Some solutions extend beyond the school day. Students who engage in out-of-school experiences aligned with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more likely to meet college readiness benchmarks and envision themselves in careers where women and students from Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic communities are underrepresented. Hands-on, identity-shaping STEM experiences boost confidence, competence, and college readiness.
From the Nerd Herd — November 2025
Earlier this month, members of our team traveled to the annual STEM Learning Ecosystems Convening of Practice, a gathering where ecosystems from across the country come together to learn, share, and collaborate. We returned inspired, energized, and more committed than ever to the unique work happening right here in Oklahoma.
Some solutions extend beyond the school day. Students who engage in out-of-school experiences aligned with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are more likely to meet college readiness benchmarks and envision themselves in careers where women and students from Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic communities are underrepresented. Hands-on, identity-shaping STEM experiences boost confidence, competence, and college readiness.
2025 Quarter 3 Impact Recap
This recap highlights the relentless dedication of our team, the invaluable support from our partners and volunteers, and the profound impact we, as an Alliance, have achieved together. Your unwavering commitment fuels our mission to deliver outstanding STEM experiences to all youth.
Transforming Math Teaching
Over this last summer, sixty teachers gathered at Northeastern State University, ready to rethink what math teaching could look like. They weren’t there for a typical workshop. They were stepping into a year-long experience designed to transform not just mindsets but also set them up for success as they work to impact every learner who joins their classrooms.
STEM Educator of the Year 2025-26
When Claremore educator Vona Cardwell was named the 2025 Siegfried STEM Educator of the Year, she credited her success to the community around her. From building inclusive STEM programs for students of all abilities to creating partnerships that bring learning to life, Cardwell has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of curiosity and belonging—one that proves innovation starts with inclusion.
Flight Night 2025 Recap
On September 18, more than 700 guests gathered at Tulsa Tech’s Riverside Campus to celebrate the 12th annual Flight Night, an evening dedicated to advancing STEM education and honoring the incredible educators who inspire young minds across Oklahoma.