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STEM Education

Developing the future, diverse
STEM workforce

  • STEM Workforce Development
  • STEM Outreach

Today’s students are tomorrow’s experts. That’s why Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is dedicated to developing career pathways, education, and resources to develop the future, diverse workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the Department of Energy, to meet the future needs of the nation. 

PNNL STEM Education guides a portfolio of programs designed to inspire the next generation, equip educators who mentor and teach students, and develop partnerships that create diverse pathways for STEM careers.

  • STEM Outreach: PNNL’s staff are passionate about sharing their amazing science with the public to ignite passion, increase interest, and enhance knowledge of STEM. Our programs are crafted to drive curiosity in the next generation by partnering with STEM organizations in our community, middle schools, high schools, and STEM educators. 
  • STEM Workforce Development: PNNL partners with higher education institutions and K-12 educators to foster the next generation of scientists and engineers from diverse backgrounds. Welcoming nearly 1,500 interns annually and partnering with faculty nationwide for research impact, our STEM Workforce Development portfolio includes a range of opportunities that operate throughout the year.

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Evangelina Shreeve
Chief Diversity Officer | Director, STEM Education
evangelina.shreeve@pnnl.gov
(509) 375-6306
Karen Kniep Blanton
Senior STEM Ed Consultant
karen.kniep@pnnl.gov
(509) 372-6200
Elizabeth Stephens
STEM Workforce Development Team Lead and Senior STEM Ed Consultant
elizabeth.stephens@pnnl.gov
(509) 375-6836

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