STEM is more than science, technology, engineering, and math—it’s about curiosity, creativity, and solving real-world problems. STEM learning happens everywhere, from classrooms to community spaces, and every child’s STEM journey is unique.
As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in shaping opportunities that inspire growth and prepare your child for the future. Use our dashboards to discover experiences that align with your child’s interests, explore patterns that can guide next steps to spark or deepen knowledge, and advocate for what is needed in your community or school.
Connect your child to opportunities now for STEM learning and experiences outside of school hours.
Explore patterns and pathways in and out of school to plan next steps like school selection, STEM classes, or after school programs.
Advocate for the opportunities your family wants by making connections and identifying what's missing.
Click below to find out how making STEM connections can support your children's learning journeys in and out of school.
It takes a village working with us to create a connected landscape of online STEM opportunities.
A collaborative network for students, educators, and teachers, Innovation One aims to promote engagement in STEAM education and careers by providing resources to stakeholders.
A collaborative network for students, educators, and teachers, Innovation One aims to promote engagement in STEAM education and careers by providing resources to stakeholders.
Your STEM Journey is a collaboration between Chicago Public Schools Department of STEM and Northwestern University’s Digital Youth Network with the goal of helping CPS families to use data to make informed decisions in connecting their young people with STEM opportunities in and out of school.