The STEM Talk: Your 30-Minute, Monthly STEM Pulse Check

STEM Ed. Coalition, Afterschool STEM Hub, STEM Ecosystems | TIES

Join us for essential conversations with leading STEM experts as they unpack the latest developments in STEM education, policy, and advocacy. Each month, "The STEM Talk" delivers factual information, practical strategies, and actionable resources in just 30 minutes—helping you navigate the changing landscape of STEM education and workforce development. Hosted by the Afterschool STEM Hub, STEM Education Coalition, and STEM ecosystems, this monthly pulse check equips STEM leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively champion i

Episodes

  1. 11/10/2025

    EPISODE 8 | States Take the Wheel 11.6.25

    Statehouses are driving the next wave of STEM innovation—from AI in classrooms to new funding models for career-connected learning and urgent action on teacher recruitment. Get insights from emerging state networks leading workforce partnerships, K-12 alignment, and real-world career pathways. Discover what these shifts mean for your ecosystem and how to position for success in 2026.

    32 min

  2. 10/10/2025

    EPISODE 7 | Don't Get Caught Napping! 10.9.25

    We're breaking down the federal policy shifts you can't afford to miss: appropriations updates, new NSF funding pathways despite recent disruptions, critical RFIs from the Department of Education, evolving competitive grant priorities, and the Presidential AI Challenge. Discover what these changes mean for STEM education funding and how to position your programs for success.

    31 min

  3. 09/05/2025

    EPISODE 6 | Show Me The Money! 9.4.25

    Strategic insights into how congressional appropriations shape federal funding, breaking down the 2026 budget process. Join our experts as they decode the federal budget landscape, examine funding trends and priorities, and provide strategic guidance for STEM organizations looking to navigate and leverage federal funding opportunities in the coming fiscal year.

    30 min

  4. 08/08/2025

    EPISODE 5 | Advocacy Works! 8.7.25

    A behind-the-scenes strategies and lessons learned from recent successful efforts that influenced federal education funding decisions, providing actionable insights for building effective and sustainable STEM advocacy. The session features Dr. Anita Krishnamurthi from the Afterschool Alliance, Della Cronin from Bose Public Affairs Group, and James Brown from the STEM Education Coalition. Together, they'll explore the advocacy journey, key lessons from recent wins, and how the STEM community can prepare for future policy challenges.

    29 min

  5. 07/16/2025

    EPISODE 4 | Pathways to STEM 7.3.25

    Join our guest experts, Melissa Moritz, Alliance for Learning Innovation, and Jeff Weld, STEM Education Coalition, explore how federal policy translates into classroom impact. They discuss strategies for expanding access to high-quality STEM learning, building sustainable workforce pipelines, and connecting students to STEM careers.

    31 min

  6. 06/09/2025

    EPISODE 3 | Budget Impacts on STEM 6.5.25

    Join us for our third critical conversation with STEM Education Coalition's James Brown and Della Cronin as they provide critical updates in STEM policy. In this podcast episode, our experts dive deep into the current administration's proposed budget cuts that threaten STEM education nationwide and discuss ways we can advocate in our local communities.

    31 min

  7. 04/25/2025

    EPISODE 2 | Translating Policy into Action

    Join us for our second essential conversation with STEM Ed. Coalition's James Brown and Della Cronin as they provide critical updates in STEM policy. We are also joined by Afterschool Alliance's Anita Krishnamurthi and Leslie Brooks who will share insights about afterschool STEM advocacy and equip you with practical approaches for navigating the current landscape.

    31 min

  8. 03/21/2025

    EPISODE 1 | The First 100 Days

    Join us for a conversation with James Brown, Executive Director of the STEM Education Coalition, and Della Cronin of Bose Public Affairs Group as they unpack the "First 100 Days" and their implications across the STEM landscape.

    29 min
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Join us for essential conversations with leading STEM experts as they unpack the latest developments in STEM education, policy, and advocacy. Each month, "The STEM Talk" delivers factual information, practical strategies, and actionable resources in just 30 minutes—helping you navigate the changing landscape of STEM education and workforce development. Hosted by the Afterschool STEM Hub, STEM Education Coalition, and STEM ecosystems, this monthly pulse check equips STEM leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively champion i

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