March 2027 | #NJSTEMMonth
@NJSTEMPathways | @RDCouncilNJ
NJ STEM Month is a celebration co-hosted by the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN) and Research & Development Council of New Jersey that highlights the Garden State’s incredible accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, math and innovation.
With the support of Governor Murphy’s administration and then Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker’s office, NJ STEM Week expanded to include the entire month of March in 2018. March is now New Jersey STEM Month as designated by the New Jersey State Legislature and gubernatorial proclamation.
ALL organizations in the state are called to showcase and celebrate excellent work in STEM for NJ STEM Month by hosting/attending events and engaging on social media.
Past NJ STEM Month Events
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
Junior Baykeeper STEM Day
Hosting Organization: NY/NJ Baykeeper County: Monmouth On March 29th, our community came together for an inspiring Junior Baykeeper STEM Day in Hazlet, NJ—an afternoon dedicated ...
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
New Jersey Makers Day
Hosting Organization: Hunterdon County Library County: Hunterdon Now in its eleventh year, New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) once again brought together makers of all ages ...
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
Makers Day at ATS
Hosting Organization: Alexandria Township School County: Hunterdon On the afternoon of Thursday, March 20th, 5th – 8th grade students gathered together with their Kindergarten through ...
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
Aviation Grade 8 Outreach
Hosting Organization: Manville School District County: Somerset The Aviation Outreach Program was an exciting initiative designed to inspire and inform students about the unique opportunities ...
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
STEM Explorations Family Night
Hosting Organization: Parsippany Hills High School County: Morris On April 4, 2025, Parsippany Hills High School hosted an incredible evening of discovery and connection at ...
- 2025 NJ STEM Month
STEM/Forensics for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts
Hosting Organization: Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ Service Unit 303: Cherry Hill, Haddonfield & Merchantville County: Camden In celebration of NJ STEM Month, ...
Become a NJ STEM Month STEMineer
When you sign up to become a STEMineer, you will be added to an exclusive NJ STEM Month email list that grants you early access to STEM Month mini-grant opportunities, swag and much more!
NJ STEM Month Events
One way that you can participate in NJ STEM Month is by identifying existing programs or events to showcase during March and adding them to the state calendar.
If your organization does not have an existing program or event to showcase during March, reach out to local organizations to discuss a potential partnership for a STEM Month event. You are also encouraged to create new opportunities for state partners to tour a program site or host a new event in your area. The goal is to showcase STEM in your region and spark conversation surrounding STEM in New Jersey.
Event Resources
Informational One-Pager
Distribute this document at your event to provide additional information about NJ STEM Month.
Social Media
Download these templates to promote NJ STEM Month on your social media accounts.
OP-ED Guide
Use this guide from Harvard Kennedy School to write an OP-ED about NJ STEM Month.
Press Release Language
Modify this sample press release language to generate publicity around your NJ STEM Month event.
2026 Legislative Contacts
Handout containing the contact information of all New Jersey state legislators.
Informational PowerPoint
Customize this presentation to fit your organization’s NJ STEM Month Event.
Invitation Language
Use this language to invite legislators, members of industry, or other important individuals to your NJ STEM Month event.
STEM Month Toolkit
Access our NJ STEM Month Toolkit to help amplify your participation and promote your event or program throughout March.
X Sweepstakes
All organizations are encouraged to join the conversation on Social Media by following the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network on X and LinkedIn, and by using #NJSTEMMonth.
Sweepstakes: Post using #NJSTEMMonth to be entered into our sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
STEM Showcase
Each year, the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN) and the Research & Development Council celebrate NJ STEM Month with a ‘STEM Showcase’ at the State House. The STEM Showcase offers legislators and other policymakers the opportunity to meet with students, a diverse group of organizations, and business and school leaders to learn about their STEM initiatives.
In addition to the in-person STEM Showcase, organizations across the state are given the opportunity to submit an entry to be featured in our virtual STEM Showcase booklet that highlights the work they’ve done in STEM in the past year.
NJ STEM Month Awards
Help us identify New Jersey’s STEM Champions for 2026! Awards are open to all stakeholders responsible for learning, achievement and innovation in the state, including: schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, philanthropies, science centers/museums/aquariums, faith-based organizations, etc. Winners will be honored at the June quarterly meeting.
Awards and Descriptions
STEM Advocate of the Year
Celebrating a true spokesperson for STEM in New Jersey, this honor highlights an organization or individual who most effectively communicates the importance of STEM to New Jersey and its citizens. The NJSPN STEM Advocate of the Year is making big waves to ensure the Garden State continues to lead the nation in innovation and meaningful work.
STEM Civic Leadership Award
Organization or individual who demonstrates extraordinary civic leadership in STEM in their community. This award will be provided to those who have sought to improve and enhance the quality of STEM in their community through initiatives that include volunteerism, mentorship, and/or training.
STEM Collaboration of the Year
This award celebrates the individuals and/or organizations moving beyond silos to create a more connected in New Jersey. The STEM Collaborator develops partnerships and combines resources to provide outstanding STEM programming and establish clear career pathways in their community and beyond. To qualify, submissions must exhibit collaborations between three or more individuals or organizations.
STEM Educator of the Year
Awarded to an individual or organization that has dedicated their time and energy to successfully improving STEM learning outcomes for students in New Jersey. The STEM Educator of the Year understands STEM as more than an acronym and promotes STEM as a way of thinking, developing a growth mindset and STEM identities in all learners.
Corporate STEM Champion of the Year
Awarded to a business that has demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting New Jersey’s STEM economy through education and/workforce initiatives. Commitments must include a minimum of two different types of engagement (e.g. funding, volunteerism, leadership, advocacy, etc.).
NJ STEM Month Mini-Grants
Thanks to the generosity of the Overdeck Family Foundation, 2026 NJ STEM Month mini-grants are available in amounts of up to $500 for event/program enhancements.
Event/program enhancements can include hosting costs such as snacks, meals, transportation, materials, etc.
Become an NJ STEM Month Committee Member!
NJ STEM Month Host Committee Members commit to:
- Host a STEM Month event.
- Impacting a predetermined amount of learners.
- Take part in planning STEM Month events.
Support NJ STEM Month
Become a NJ STEM Month sponsor at any of our giving levels. By sponsoring this month long celebration you are:
- Giving New Jersey schools, students and families access to hands-on, STEM learning experiences through distribution of
mini grants. - Providing training for educators and students entering the workforce.
- Supporting regional events to bring deeper public awareness and a greater understanding of STEM career pathways.
- Elevating New Jersey’s status as a global leader in STEM and innovation.
To Make a Donation please make checks payable to The Research & Development Council of New Jersey; ATTN: New Jersey STEM Pathways Network.
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Join the NJ STEM Month Committee
NJ STEM Month Committee
Meet the dedicated volunteers who lead and support NJ STEM Month. If you’re interested in joining our committee, please contact Shirley Mautone at [email protected].
Dan Barnett
Students 2 Science
Dan Barnett is the Chief Development Officer for Students 2 Science, a non-profit organization providing STEM programs throughout New Jersey. Dan leads the fundraising efforts, school partnership development, collaboration with corporations and foundations, and oversees external communications for the S2S.
Jim Lipuma, Ph.D.
NJIT
Dr. James Lipuma is a faculty member in the Humanities Department at NJIT and Director of the Collaborative for Leadership Education, and Assessment Research (CLEAR). Currently, he leads the STEM for Success project, a continuation of his NSF INCLUDES project to promote STEM for all especially those in traditionally under-represented groups. For more information, please visit: https://www.jameslipuma.com/
Mary Jo Hutchinson
Delran Township Schools
Mary Jo Hutchinson has been an educator in NJ for 23 years, currently serving as the K-12 Supervisor of Mathematics and co-coordinator of STEM Programming for Delran Township Schools, and the co-lead of the DelranSTEM Ecosystem. Mary Jo is especially passionate about STEM learning for ALL, by increasing opportunities and engagement for underrepresented populations in STEM, and engaging students and their families before interest in STEM subjects is typically lost in the early teen years.
Michael Castania
Civil Air Patrol
Mr. Michael Castania taught high school for 35 years, earning himself the educational experience that laid the foundation for his career promoting Aerospace Education. In 1996, Mr. Castania joined the Civil Air Patrol and quickly progressed through the ranks to Lt. Colonel. During his 27+ year tenure, he has received a myriad of awards including Master Ratings in Aerospace Education and Professional Development, Exceptional Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, National and Region Commander’s Commendations, the National General Jeanne M. Holm Aerospace Education Officer of the Year Award, and induction into New Jersey’s Aviation Hall of Fame.