Cultivating Creativity and Compassion
Bridging STEM and Society
Our Mission
Innovate
We work with communities to develop innovative solutions to drive positive societal change.
Volunteer
We dedicate time and effort to assist communities through STEM outreach, education, and service initiatives.
Advocate
We support policies and initiatives that promote access to STEM resources and foster social equity.
Our Webinar Series
Bridging STEM and Society – free seminars, just a click away!
From Science Fiction to Scientific Reality (1)(Webinar #12)
From Science Fiction to Scientific Reality (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #12)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for an inspirational webinar exploring how once-imagined futuristic ideas are becoming real-world technologies.
- Experience how science fiction inspires innovation and how today’s imagination is shaping the future we are about to live in.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by about 16 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren and about 15 other student officers
Art in Our Life (1)(Webinar #11)
Art in Our Life (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #11)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Discover fascinating connections between art, STEM, mental health, and human identity.
- Learn how creativity shapes our world in surprising ways and why art is far more powerful than decoration alone.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 24 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Jenny Qizhen G., Minnie L., Junchen L., Derrick K., Kevin B., Isabelle Z., Angela L., Della Shiqi Z., Lexie H., Ryan Haoran Y., Tom Keyuan C., Derek L., Lucy Ruoxi S., Bella Xinyu H., Sabrina S., Zulekaer Y., Coco Chengke R., Matthew Xinming C., Eric T., Denise D., Isabella L., Grace Z., Victoria Z., Ryan Ziqian Z.
Truth Detectives Against Pseudoscience (1)(Webinar #10)
Truth Detectives Against Pseudoscience (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #10)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Learn practical skills to evaluate evidence, think critically, and distinguish credible science from pseudoscience.
- Become a “truth detective” and strengthen our STEM literacy in today’s fast-changing information landscape.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 21 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Zupukaer Y., Junchen L., Sean T., Alex Zhenhao Z., Kaden Y., Minnie L., Benjamin Junjie Y., Kevin B., Isabelle Z., Jerry Maozeng S., Harri C., Lucy Ruoxi S., Angela L., Sabrina S., Matthew Xinming C., Coco Chengke R., Denise D., Erika L., Isabella L., Ryan Ziqian Z.
Green Generation (1)(Webinar #9)
Green Generation (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #9)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for an inspiring session about how STEM can help protect and sustain our future.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 11 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Jay T., Zack Zikai W., Alex Zhenhao Z., Sean T., Cassie Yingxi L., Cecilia Z., Jenny Qizhen G., Kaden Y., Isabelle Z., Tom Keyuan C.
Fun Coding Games (1) (Webinar #8)
Fun Coding Games (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #8)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for an exciting webinar led by passionate student programmers.
- This special event showcases interactive coding games and creative mini-projects that make coding both educational and fun.
- Whether you’re just getting started or already love coding, this is the perfect chance to get inspired by students like you.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 9 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Cecilia Z., Zack Zikai W., Jay T., Kaden Y., Derrick K., Kevin B., Isabelle Z., Angela L.
Navigating Mental Health (1) (Webinar #7)
Navigating Mental Health (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #7)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Mental health challenges are rising, and yet they often go unnoticed.
- Join us for a fun webinar that explores the history, hidden trends, and actionable steps we can take to support mental well-being in our communities.
- What you’ll learn: A brief history of mental health awareness; eye-opening case studies and overlooked warning signs in communities; the quiet mental health crisis unfolding today; how we can help; and many more.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 10 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Cecilia Z., Kaden Y., Jenny Qizhen G., Angelina B., Isabelle Z., Kayci W., Ruby Ziru D., Jerry Maozeng S., Ellie Qinyi H.
Fun Math in Daily Life #1 (Webinar #6)
Fun Math in Daily Life (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #6)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Exploring how math is woven into everyday life, from puzzles and games to household routines and beyond
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 8 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Cecilia Z., Benjamin Junjie Y., Angelina B., Derrick K., Isabelle Z., Angela L., Edward D.
Fun Chemistry At Home (1) (Webinar #5)
Fun Chemistry At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #5)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for a hands-on, exciting webinar where we explore the magic of chemistry with easy, fun, and safe experiments you can try at home!
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 5 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Kaden Y., Cecilia Z., Jenny Qizhen G., Benjamin Junjie Y.
Economics At Home (1) (Webinar #4)
Economics At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #4)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Learn practical strategies to manage money wisely and understand how household economics work. Perfect for teens looking to build a strong financial foundation!
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 3 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Alex Zhenhao Z., Zulekaer Y.
STEM-MAS for Humanity – A Virtual Holiday Celebration (Webinar #3)
STEM-MAS for Humanity – A Virtual Holiday Celebration (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #3)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for a magical evening of music and joy as we celebrate the holiday season together!
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 14 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Lee M., Neil M., Zupukaer Y., Ava Wing Kei N., Cecilia Z., Alex Zhenhao Z., Kaden Y., Eric Enming Z., Zulekaer Y., Benjiamin Junjie Y., Eric T., Ruby Ziru D., Edward D.
Fun Physics At Home (1) (Webinar #2)
Fun Physics At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #2)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Join us for an exciting session filled with hands-on physics experiments and projects you can try at home: Pasta Mobile, Bending Water, and Coins in Cup Challenge.
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 3 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Emily Ren, Zupukaer Y., Kaden Y.
When Rocketry Meets Biology (Webinar #1)
“When Rocketry Meets Biology” (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #1)
- Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
- Explore the award-winning rocket and payload designs from the NASA Student Launch Program
- Discover how interdisciplinary collaboration between science and engineering drives innovative solutions
- Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
- Cost: Free
- Presented by 3 student officers from STEM for Humanity:
Our Publications
Bridging STEM and Society – newsletters and books, just a click away!
Newsletter (Fall 2024 Issue)
Data Science for Biology (book)
“Data Science for Biology,” co-authored by STEM for Humanity president Emily Ren and her Boeing mentor Tony Lee, is an introductory book that explores the fascinating intersection of data science, mathematics, and biology. It is a perfect read for anyone, particularly high school students, with a keen interest in embracing the intellectual adventure of the interdisciplinary area. The authors hope that data scientists can effectively address both the technical aspects of biological data and the broader societal implications.
Our Contests
Bridging STEM and Society – fun contests, just a click away!
Essay Contest (Fall 2024)
This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage with critical questions about the impact of STEM on pressing global issues.
Essay Prompts:
Students can choose one of the following two essay prompts:
# 1: How can advances in STEM be used to address global disparities in education, healthcare, or access to technology? Choose one area and discuss how STEM can bridge these gaps.
# 2: STEM holds great promise for shaping the future. Reflect on one specific STEM field and discuss how it could shape the future of humanity for the better.
Essay Requirements:
- 250 to 300 words; original and unpublished; NO plagiarism.
- Essays will be judged based on relevance to theme, originality, clarity, structure, evidence, and writing style.
- Essays must be submitted to SFH as a PDF attachment via this Google Form by 10/13/2024 Sunday, 11:59pm PDT: https://forms.gle/iXRs2gW6gGWDU4vj6
Prizes:
Winners will receive certificates, have their essays published in the SFH newsletter and website, and win SFH merch!