STEM Connect Series – 2025
Omaha STEM Ecosystem’s 2025 STEM Connect Series is here! Join us for 4 events throughout the year as we connect business to education to develop our future workforce.
This is a new annual event celebrating excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across Nebraska. The STEM Impact Awards will be held on November 5, 2025, at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to honor individuals and organizations that are transforming Nebraska’s STEM landscape through education, innovation, and community impact.
Inspiring Minds
The Inspiring Minds Award honors an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to spark curiosity and champion STEM learning. This award recognizes a passionate advocate whose dedication to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education empowers all students to think critically, pursue their passions, and build critical skills for our future workforce. Through their leadership and commitment, they inspire young minds and help shape the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators.
- Nominees must be located within the state of Nebraska
- Must be a current educator or principal
Driving Innovation
The Driving Innovation Award honors a business or organization that actively invests in building and strengthening the STEM community. This award recognizes an industry partner whose forward-thinking initiatives, collaborations, and advocacy help expand opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through their leadership and commitment, they foster innovation, support future talent, and create pathways that inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
- Nominees must be located within the state of Nebraska
- Must be an active business or organization
Transforming Communities
The Transforming Communities Award honors an individual, business, or nonprofit whose work creates lasting, positive change within the STEM community. This award recognizes a changemaker whose initiatives, partnerships, and advocacy efforts help expand access, promote equity, and inspire innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through their dedication and leadership, they actively help build stronger, more inclusive STEM opportunities in Nebraska that transform the communities they serve.
- Nominees must be located within the state of Nebraska
Nomination Questions:
- How has the nominee demonstrated (Inspiring Minds, Driving Innovation, or Transforming Communities)?
- Provide an example of how the nominee used collaboration to (Inspire Minds, Drive Innovation, or Transform the Community)?
- Describe how the nominee has made a significant impact in the STEM field. Consider outcomes, innovation, inclusion, mentorship, and community engagement.
- How has the nominee advanced equity, inclusion, or access in STEM for underrepresented communities?
Nomination deadline: September 15, 2025
To sponsor our STEM Impact Awards, click here: STEM Impact Awards Sponsorship Form
STEM Connect Series – 2026
Just Announced – Omaha STEM Ecosystem’s 2026 STEM Connect Series!
If you are interested in sponsorship, click here: STEM Connect Series – 2026 Sponsorship Packet
