Next-generation
STEM programming
Program Spotlights
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K-5 Research Experiences for Teachers
The CDCM Materials Research Science and Engineering Center is hosting a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in 2025. Each summer, science teachers from local elementary schools will participate in...06/08/2026 - 07/10/2026
Free
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UT High School Research Academy (HSRA)
The UT High School Research Academy (HSRA) is an immersive experiential-learning program designed to teach high school students hands-on “real” science. Students work directly in faculty labs at UT and...06/08/2026 - 07/15/2026
$4000
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Rural Opportunities in Computer Science (ROCS)
The WeTeach_CS program, part of the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), at The University of Texas at Austin, is seeking partners to lead workshops aligned to the Microsoft Farm Beats...06/08/2026 - 02/28/2027
Free

Why STEM Matters
Job growth in STEM fields continues to outpace other occupations, and the demand for skilled talent is greater than ever. STEM learning experiences help students of all ages think critically, develop a variety of important skill sets and imagine themselves as the innovators and inventors of the future.

Find a Program for Educators
Are you an educator seeking curriculum, professional development or a learning community? An administrator searching to find support for your colleagues? Search the centralized directory of STEM programming available through UT Austin.

Find a Program for Students
Are you searching for STEM activities for a child? A high schooler looking to expand your STEM knowledge and experience? Search the centralized directory of STEM programming available through UT Austin.

UT STEM Community
We invite UT Austin faculty, staff, graduate or undergraduate students to explore current STEM opportunities, connect with various STEM communities, find volunteers/collaborators or list your programs with STEM Starts to reach a wider audience. We also invite you to join the UT Austin PreK-12 STEM Collaborative, which brings together organizations across the university to share resources and connect.