Proof, not promises.
Independent evidence and real-world reach — from who showed up at the Festival to how it changed students' interest in STEM.
2026 · DC
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STEM careers (2026)
Festival Impact
2,861 Public Expo attendees, 45 speakers, and 25 things to build and try in Washington, DC — anchoring 250 STEM Week events across all 50 states.
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Second-Annual Festival
103 Student Champions from 47 states & 4 territories, 709K livestream views, and the Festival's global expansion to Armenia.
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Theory of Change & Impact
An independent evaluation: 87.8% left with a strong sense of belonging in STEM, and 53.6% became more likely to pursue a STEM education or career.
View the 2024 report →More from Impact & News
Voices & Stories
The people behind the numbers — champions, mentors, families, and partners on what the Festival really means.
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Dear Future Builder
A video series pairing student builders with the mentors who work in the field — real problems, real making, one story at a time.
Watch the series →Our research