Stem Paths Innovation Network

Young women belong in STEM. Full stop.

But for many students, that sense of belonging starts with access: access to mentors, hands-on learning, real workplaces, and most importantly to people who help them see what's possible.

That is what Eden found so powerful about SPIN.

As an aerospace engineer at Blue Origin, Eden first connected with SPIN during a student field trip. She saw students asking questions, trying new things, and getting excited about space, engineering, and their own futures.

“What I loved right away was seeing young women so excited about space and getting that hands-on experience, because engineering is something you learn by doing.”

For Eden, mentorship is personal. Growing up, she knew she wanted to be an engineer, but she did not have many examples of women in STEM around her.
Now, she is helping change that for SPIN students.

“When students see people like them in these roles, it breaks stereotypes. They start to think, ‘Oh, I can do this job too.’”

That is why supporting SPIN matters.

Your support gives students the tools, confidence, and real-world exposure to see STEM as a path that includes them.

Consider a gift to support this powerful work: https://www.stempaths.org/donate

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A huge thank you to our amazing cohort leads Jaidyn, Q, Jie Ying, and Alexa! We are so grateful for the impact you have made over the past two years and look forward to continuing to support you in all that you do.

These incredible individuals are the faces behind our social media and Spin Forward programs. They have dedicated so much time, energy, and care to supporting our students, and we truly could not do it without them.

Thank you for always challenging us to grow, for bringing your unique perspective as past participants, and for showing up with such passion and commitment. Your leadership has made a lasting difference, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our community.

✨ Comment your favorite thing about them and/or share a favorite memory below!

A few weeks ago, our HEART Team hosted an amazing student and family community event: STEAM Night! Students and families participated in a variety of engaging STEAM activities and even received a goodie bag with a free book. 📚✨

The event broke the record for the most attended event at West Seattle Elementary, with over 400 people in attendance!
A huge thank you to our partners and and our volunteers for helping make this event such a success.

Our May newsletter is out! 💌

Subscribe today to hear from SPIN supporters, get updates on our programs, and take our community survey to help shape our newest project, The LAB @ SPIN! 🔬

We're building The LAB @ SPIN, a permanent, community-rooted maker space in South King County where hands-on learning, creativity, and belonging come together. Help us shape it!

🌟Take the survey here: https://shorturl.at/1HJGM
🌟Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/stempaths/spin-news-for-our-community

We're hiring! 🎨🔬 Join our team as a Summer STEM Instructor this summer and inspire the next generation of innovators. Part-time, 15–20 hrs/week, $30–$40/hr DOE.

Apply Here: stempaths.org/careers

Hey SPIN Community!

We're building something exciting...a brand-new makerspace! We need you to help shape it.

Think about what would make you feel inspired the moment you walk in? What would make it a place you actually want to be? Your ideas will directly influence the design, so don't hold back.

This is your space. Let's build it together.

Click the link to fill out our survey by May 22nd: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfchEBvfxFMtuLwKTze7_t9RqG--PlI8gqC4T1EXqM2DMi8mw/viewfor

Because of YOU, GiveBIG was more than a campaign; it was a movement.

Thank you for supporting STEM Paths Innovation Network and standing with us as we work toward a world where every student, every family, and every community can pursue opportunities in STEM.

Your generosity helps close the opportunity gap for women and BIPOC communities and brings us closer to a future filled with access, equity, and possibility.
We’re so grateful to have you play a part in our mission.

We raised $5,547 and 79% of our goal! We’re so close to reaching $7,000. If you missed GiveBIG, there’s still time to make a donation and help us cross the finish line!

donate here: https://www.stempaths.org/donate

CAN WE GET A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR LAST THREE SENIORS?! 👏👏👏

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We are so proud of you and we will be cheering you on every step of the way! Go show the world what you've got!! 🎉🎓💪

Last Thursday, a few members of the SPIN staff had the opportunity to attend the “Plant and Chat” event hosted by, at North SeaTac Park! We learned about different tree species and local restoration efforts, and even got to plant trees alongside other like-minded community organizations. It was a great opportunity to connect, share space, and have meaningful conversations about the important environmental work happening in our communities!