STEMtember
a Region-Wide Celebration
Calling All STEM Champions:
Host an Event for STEMtember!
Get ready for STEMtember, our annual month-long celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, happening every September! This year, we’re taking a collaborative approach to showcase the incredible breadth and depth of STEM engagement across our community.
We believe that STEM thrives through connection and shared passion. That’s why Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is excited to act as a central hub, amplifying the amazing STEM events, initiatives, and resources being offered by our valued partners and collaborators throughout the region.
We invite you to join us in making STEMtember a resounding success! This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Showcase your STEM expertise and passion.
- Connect with a wider audience of students, educators, families, and community members.
- Contribute to a vibrant, month-long celebration of STEM.
- Benefit from the collective promotional power of the TRSA network.
Boost Your Reach
Let’s work together to make STEMtember 2025 the most engaging and impactful celebration of STEM in our community yet! By pooling our collective efforts, we can inspire a lifelong love of these critical fields in all who participate. Let’s demonstrate that STEM is Everyone, STEM is Everywhere, and ALL are Welcome!
Throughout STEMtember, we will be actively promoting the events and resources shared with us by our partners through:
Dedicated Events Calendar
Special Edition Newsletter
Social Media Promotions
We want to hear from you! Please share the details of your initiative with us through our dedicated STEMtember submission form:
Your STEMtember Toolkit:
Empowering Your Celebration!
We want to make it as easy as possible for our you to shine during STEMtember! That’s why we’ve assembled this toolkit with ready-to-use resources to help you promote your events and amplify the message that STEM is Everyone, STEM is Everywhere, and ALL are Welcome!
Inside Your Toolkit:
Fuel Your Promotion with STEM Statistics
The need for a robust and inclusive STEM ecosystem in our nation and right here in Tulsa is critical for future innovation, economic prosperity, and addressing complex global challenges. However, significant disparities and gaps in STEM readiness and representation persist:
College STEM Preparedness: While high school graduation rates are high, a concerning number of U.S. students are not adequately prepared for the rigors of college-level STEM coursework. Recent data indicates that only around 31-36% of high school graduates meet college readiness benchmarks in mathematics and science, respectively. (Sources: ACT, National Science Foundation) This gap can limit future academic and career pathways for many young people.
Workforce Diversity Gap: The STEM workforce continues to underrepresent significant portions of our population. While progress has been made, Hispanic workers comprise a larger percentage of the total workforce (around 18%) compared to their representation in STEM occupations (roughly 15%). Similarly, Black workers make up about 11% of the total workforce but only around 9% of the STEM workforce. (Sources: National Science Foundation, Pew Research Center) Closing this gap is essential for bringing diverse perspectives and talents to STEM fields.
Gender Stereotypes and the “Leaky Pipeline”: Persistent stereotypes significantly impact girls’ engagement with STEM. Alarmingly, around 30-40% of girls and women still picture scientists and engineers as men. (Sources: Microsoft Research, National Girls Collaborative Project) However, early positive experiences are transformative. Middle school girls who participate in STEM activities are more than twice as likely to want to study physics in high school and nearly three times as likely to want to study engineering. (Source: Microsoft Research) This highlights the critical role of early intervention and inclusive STEM opportunities in keeping girls engaged. Furthermore, while women earn a majority of bachelor’s degrees overall, they remain underrepresented in specific STEM fields like computer science and engineering.
Economic Imperative: STEM jobs are not only growing at a faster rate than non-STEM occupations (projected growth of around 7-10% over the next decade), but they also offer significantly higher median wages. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Ensuring all individuals have access to quality STEM education and pathways is crucial for individual economic mobility and the overall economic competitiveness of our region and nation.
Ready-to-Share Social Media Captions:
For Nonprofit Organizations & Schools:
1. Informational:
🎉 September is now STEMtember! Join us and organizations across our community in celebrating the exciting world of 🧪 Science, 💻 Technology, ⚙️ Engineering, and ➕ Math all month long. Let’s inspire the next generation of innovators! #STEMtember
2. Event Invitation:
You’re invited! 🔬 Join us for some hands-on STEM fun at our [Name of Event] on [Date] at [Time]! This [briefly describe the event and target audience – e.g., free workshop for middle schoolers, family STEM night]. Learn more and register here: [Link to Your Event] 🚀 #STEMtember
3. Resource Announcement:
Exciting news! 💡 This STEMtember, we’re offering [Name of Resource]! Check it out and help us celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! [Link to Your Resource] 📚 #STEMtember
For Businesses:
1. Informational:
[Business Name] is proud to recognize September as STEMtember, a month dedicated to the vital fields of 🧪 Science, 💻 Technology, ⚙️ Engineering, and ➕ Math in our community and beyond. STEM skills are vital for our future! #STEMtember
2. Event Invitation:
You’re invited! ✅ Join us for a [Name of Event] at [Your Business Name] on [Date] at [Time]. Learn about the exciting applications of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in the real world! [Link to Your Event] 🚀 #STEMtember
3. Resource Announcement:
This STEMtember, 📣 [Business Name] is excited to share our [Name of Your Resource]. Explore how STEM drives innovation and opportunity! [Link to Your Resource] 💡 #STEMtember
Show Your STEM Pride with a FREE "STEM Happens Here" Yard Sign!
Let’s paint Tulsa with STEM this September! As a valued Tulsa-area partner, you can grab one of our vibrant “STEM Happens Here” yard signs absolutely FREE. These eye-catching signs are a fantastic way to show your support for STEM education and help us celebrate STEMtember throughout our community.
Ready to display your STEM pride? Simply make a request, and we’ll send you an email with easy instructions on where you can pick up your sign at a convenient YMCA location across Tulsa. Signs are available while supplies last, so don’t miss out!
Once you’ve got your sign, we encourage you to proudly display it at your home, school, business, or event location for the entire month of September, amplifying the message that STEM is Everywhere! And the best part? The sign is yours to keep! While you’re welcome to hold onto it and showcase your STEM enthusiasm year-round, we’d be thrilled if you could save and reuse it for future STEMtember celebrations, helping us make an even bigger impact together.
Get Your "STEM in the 918" T-Shirt!
Want to wear your STEM enthusiasm on your sleeve? Show your support for local STEM initiatives with our exclusive “STEM in the 918” t-shirt! These stylish shirts are a great way to spark conversations and promote STEM pride throughout Tulsa and beyond.
Purchase your shirt here and wear it to your STEMtember events, around town, or anywhere you want to champion the power of STEM in our region!
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Support the future of STEM! Become a sponsor and help us nurture our community and inspire the next generation of innovators.
