Innovation doesn’t happen only in research labs or major cities. It happens every day in classrooms, libraries, farms, tribal communities, hospitals, museums, and small businesses across rural America. The challenge isn’t a lack of ideas or talent. It’s creating opportunities for the people solving problems to learn from one another, build partnerships, and bring new…
By Joan Koerber-Walker, President and CEO, Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. This article is part of a year-long blog series, Partner Profiles: Bringing the AZ STEM Ecosystem to Life. We’ll be highlighting the organizations statewide that build bridges and create connections to unite a wide array of STEM-focused industries. Arizona’s life sciences industry is transforming the future…
This article is part of a year-long blog series, Partner Profiles: Bringing the AZ STEM Ecosystem to Life. We’ll be highlighting the organizations statewide that build bridges and create connections to unite a wide array of STEM-focused industries. In the hills of southern Arizona, the Bisbee Science Exploration and Research Center (BSERC) is proving that…
By Steven Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute President & CEO This article is part of a year-long blog series, Partner Profiles: Bringing the AZ STEM Ecosystem to Life. We’ll be highlighting the organizations statewide that build bridges and create connections to unite a wide array of STEM-focused industries. My perspective on STEM education…
This article is part of a year-long blog series, Partner Profiles: Bringing the AZ STEM Ecosystem to Life. We’ll be highlighting the organizations statewide that build bridges and create connections to unite a wide array of STEM-focused industries. With more than 100 years of history in the tech industry, Avnet has evolved from a family…
This article is part of a year-long blog series, Partner Profiles: Bringing the AZ STEM Ecosystem to Life. We’ll be highlighting the organizations statewide that build bridges and create connections to unite a wide array of STEM-focused industries. At the heart of every thriving community is a network of people and organizations working together…
Environmental science has become a critical and inspiring field for many who are passionate about preserving the planet. At its core, environmental science is about understanding how natural systems work, the challenges they face, and how humanity can work toward a sustainable future. The passion for this field often stems from a love of nature,…
By Nitasha Chopra, SciTech Institute Board Member & VP/COO BizApps @Microsoft Why do women in STEM matter? Because the future of innovation depends on who gets to imagine it. When we empower young women as leaders today, we’re not just shaping their futures—we’re unlocking limitless possibilities for generations to come. As we celebrate Women’s…