Inspiring
the future

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, is the gateway to a world of wonder. U.S. Department of War (DoW) STEM professionals work at the leading edge of our nation’s most advanced technological breakthroughs. STEM is our future.

Meet DoW STEM

Participate in STEM

DoW STEM supports a wide variety of activities including after-school programs, competitions, and internships for students and professional development and training for educators. Learn about upcoming STEM opportunities in your area or online.

View All STEM Opportunities

Upcoming STEM Events & Deadlines

10
Mar, 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Webinar
31
Mar, 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Application Deadline

Explore

DoW STEM partners with organizations nationwide to offer resources for students, parents, educators, mentors, and more! From math clubs to robotics competitions, the Explore section has something for everyone interested in STEM.

DoW STEM Home

Find DoW STEM & STEM Partners

DoW STEM partners offer a broad range of instructional aides, activities and events to make learning STEM fun and exciting.

Explore the Map

Video Library

Check out videos of DoW STEM professionals as they explore scientific and technical efforts at DoW laboratories nationwide.

View STEM in Action

What are you interested in?

Want to be a robotics engineer or a chemist? View different types of STEM careers.

Explore STEM Careers

Meet DoW STEM

STEM professionals and alumni who are making an impact through STEM.

Meet STEM Professionals & Alumni

Dr. Abigail Juhl
Dr. Abigail Juhl
Materials Research Engineer, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
Sunny Khemlani
Sunny Khemlani
Cognitive Scientist, Navy Center for Applied Research and Artificial Intelligence, Naval Research Laboratory

About DoW STEM

DoW STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate exceptional STEM talent. As the government’s largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of War is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.

There are nearly300,000DoW STEM Professionals
60,000+of DoW STEM Professionals work in over 200 DoW Laboratories and Centers