STEM Education Innovation Alliance

STEM Alliance

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are vital to Washington’s economy. Because of this, it's essential for our state to align education and career training with workforce needs. The STEM Education Innovation Alliance advises the State of Washington's Governor on policies to align and advance STEM education.

The STEM Alliance brings together leaders from labor, education, government, and non-profit organizations. The group meets several times a year and produces an annual STEM Education Report Card. The report card updates legislators on STEM education and workforce initiatives.

Washington State’s Legislature created the STEM Alliance in statute in 2013. The Office of the Governor directs the group.

The STEM Education Innovation Alliance pursues innovative policies to:

Enhance STEM education and career pathways.
Advance economic development.
Meet our state’s urgent workforce demands.
Catalyze regional public and private partnerships.
Enable more Washingtonians to compete for jobs in this vital, high-wage sector.

Goals

Inspire youth through career-connected and real-world STEM learning opportunities.
Provide every K-12 student with access to computer science education.
Contribute to the state's 70 percent postsecondary education goal and prepare the future workforce by increasing attainment of:
- Technical credentials.
- Two- and four-year degrees.
Improve equity through interventions to:
- Close educational opportunity gaps from cradle to career.
- Provide excellent preparation and support for STEM teachers.
- Improve workforce diversity.
Raise public awareness and support for STEM.

Meetings

STEM Alliance Meetings & Materials

2024

November 7, 2024 – Redmond, Washington – Microsoft Conference Center
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Future Directions Collaborative Report (PDF, opens in new tab) | WA STEM Summit Program (PDF, opens in new tab) Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab)

June 26, 2024 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab)

March 5, 2024 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab) | TVW Recording

2023

November 2, 2023 – Redmond, WA | Microsoft Visitor Center
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab)

May 16, 2023 – Virtual Meeting
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 22, 2023 – Washington State Capitol | Legislative Building | Columbia Room
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Capitol Campus Interactive Map I Capitol Parking Information | Capitol Campus Parking Map (PDF, opens in new tab) | TVW Recording | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab)

2022

October 18, 2022 - Washington State University Tri-Cities
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I C (PDF)ampus Map (PDF) I Remote Access Link I PNNL Presentations (PDF, 6.58 MB) I PNNL STEM Education Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) I STEM Dashboard Framework & Metrics (Excel, opens in new tab) I Cross-Sector Statewide Computer Science Strategic Plan (Summary (PDF, opens in new tab) | Full Report (PDF, opens in new tab)) I Washington STEM Computer Science Plan Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 23, 2022 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I TVW Recording

STEM Presentations and Start Times on TVW
Presentation	Start Time on TVW	Additional Info
NASA Astronaut Interview Captain Victor J. Glover, Jr.	0:01:07	Victor J. Glover Biography (external site)
Aerospace Education Continuum The Museum of Flight Staff	0:23:08	Aerospace Education Continuum Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)
Mitigating Lunar Dust With Cryogenic Liquids Washington State University Student Research Team	0:54:20	Lunar Dust Removal Prototype Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)
Kent Valley Advanced Manufacturing: Growth in Space and Growing Skills Demands City of Kent Economic Development Team	1:21:56	City of Kent Economic Development Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)
Blue Origin - Company Overview and Current Initiative Michael Edmonds - Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Strategy	1:45:05	Blue Origin Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab)
2022 Legislative Session Overview of STEM-Related Legislation Marc Webster - Washington Student Achievement Council	2:21:57	No additional materials available

2021

September 29, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda (PDF, 128.68 KB) I 2022 Draft Legislative Recommendations (PDF, opens in new tab) I Legislative Recommendations Additional Details (PDF) I Washington College Grant Gap Handout (PDF, opens in new tab) I Cybersecurity Education (Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab), Handout (PDF, opens in new tab) & Video (YouTube, captions enabled, opens in new tab) () I Learning Recovery and Student Success (Presentation (PDF) & Learning Recovery Presentation Video (YouTube, opens in new tab)) I STEM Education Alliance Data & Metrics Subcommittee (PDF, opens in new tab)

June 10, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) I Teacher Endorsements in STEM Fields (PDF, opens in new tab) | 2021 Educator Shortage Report (PDF, opens in new tab)| Innovative Teacher Preparation Program in Seattle Public Schools (PDF, opens in new tab) | Central Washington University Teach STEM (PDF, opens in new tab) | Metrics Subcommittee Update (PDF, opens in new tab) | 2021 Legislative Session – Recap of Key STEM-related Legislation (PDF, opens in new tab)

March 17, 2021 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | State of Innovation Challenge (PDF, opens in new tab) | STEM Survey Results and Initial Roadmap (PDF, opens in new tab) | Metrics Committee (PDF, opens in new tab) I Roadmap to Green Economy (Executive Summary (PDF, opens in new tab) & Report (PDF, opens in new tab) & Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab))

2020

December 9, 2020 - Virtual Gathering
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | STEM Alliance Roadmap Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab) I State of Innovation Challenge I Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 13, 2020 - Olympia, Washington - Washington State Capitol Campus | Legislative Building
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab)I Student Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab) I Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab) I Washington State Early Math Strategies (PDF, opens in new tab)

2019

October 2, 2019 - Wenatchee, Washington - Confluence Technology Center
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab)| Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab)

Meeting videos

May 29, 2019 - Bothell, Washington - AGC Biologics
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Attendees (PDF, opens in new tab) | Life Science Workforce Gap Analysis Report (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 27, 2019 - Olympia, Washington - Washington State Capitol | Legislative Building
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab) | Student Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab) and Student Presentations STEM Education Innovation Alliance Video (YouTube, opens in new tab) | Governor's Talk (PDF, opens in new tab)

2018

October 10, 2018 - Spokane, Washington - Washington State University Health Sciences
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Presentations (PDF, opens in new tab) | WSU Spokane Campus Map (PDF, opens in new tab) | Parking (PDF, opens in new tab) | NAAEE Conference (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 14, 2018 - Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Student Science Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab) | Student Presentation Descriptions (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) I Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

2017

November 28, 2017 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Washington STEM Summit Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Driving Directions & Parking (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

September 20, 2017 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | UW Campus Map (PDF, opens in new tab) | UW CSE Presentation (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

May 31, 2017 - Redmond, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | TEALS Opportunities for Students | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

March 1, 2017 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

2016

November 29, 2016 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab) | Strategic Action Plan (PDF, opens in new tab) | SAP Feedback Form (PDF, opens in new tab)

September 27, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab) | Presentation Slides (PDF, opens in new tab)

July 13, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF) | Video: National PTA STEM Initiative (YouTube, opens in new tab)

April 28, 2016 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, 2.23 MB) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

February 10, 2016 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

2015

December 16, 2015 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

December 1, 2015 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

September 17, 2015 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes | Recommendations to the Governor (PDF, opens in new tab)

March 6, 2015 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

2014

December 2, 2014 – Redmond, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

October 9–10, 2014 – Seattle, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab)

September 22, 2014 – Olympia, Washington
Agenda (PDF, opens in new tab) | Handouts (PDF, opens in new tab) | Meeting Notes (PDF, opens in new tab)

STEM Dashboard

STEM Talent Supply and Demand Dashboard

The STEM Talent Supply and Demand Dashboard displays data for Washington’s employee talent supply in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and associated workforce demand.

The Dashboard will help decision-makers track Washington’s progress toward fueling a strong and vibrant economy in the state. Increasing STEM talent in Washington communities is imperative to fill jobs, grow the economy, and close opportunity gaps for the next generation.

The STEM Education Innovation Alliance, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Washington STEM, and Washington State Office of Financial Management Education Research & Data Center (ERDC) contributed to the Dashboard's initial development. WSAC, in collaboration with the STEM Alliance, ERDC and others, is expanding and updating the dashboard metrics annually.

Reports

STEM Education Report Cards

Future Directions

Strategic Action Plan

Vision 2021: Investing in a Future-Ready Washington - January 3, 2017 (PDF, opens in new tab)

Legislative Recommendations

2021 – STEM Alliance Recommendations to Office of Financial Management (PDF, opens in new tab)

STEM Alliance Members

Membership List (PDF, opens in new tab)