The Montana STEM Ecosystem is a network of organizations, institutions, industries and individuals working to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities.

Building on the success of the Montana STEM Summits, which began in 2017, key priorities have been identified to guide our efforts:

  • creating a statewide centralized STEM effort for networking and resources

  • building bridges between learning opportunities and workforce needs

  • expanding access to STEM programming for all students

Save the date! We are hosting the 5th Montana STEM Summit on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena, MT. Join partners from across the state to discuss, highlight and showcase STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities. 

Check out our event page to learn more.

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    Alex Sobin, Director, spectrUM Discovery Area

    Amanda Larrinaga, CEO & Founder, Firebrand Creative

    Elsa, 2024 Flight Crew , Million Girls Moonshot

    Jessie Herbert-Meny, Deputy Director of Programs, ExplorationWorks! Helena

    Kirstan Roush, Coordinator, School-Aged Child Care Helena

    Melissa Tovass, Executive Director, School Services of Montana

    Michelle McCarthy, Science Instructional Coordinator, Montana Office of Public Instruction

    Rachel Wanderscheid, Director Montana Afterschool Alliance

    Sara Engle, Engagement Strategist, Workforce Services Division, Montana Department of Labor & Industry

    Sara Feilzer, Science and Education Director, ExplorationWorks! Helena

    Suzi Taylor, Director, MSU Science Math Resource Center

    Tom Ritzdorf , Board Chair, STEAM Alliance Flathead Valley

    Heather Jameson, Strategic Initiatives Lead, Montana Afterschool Alliance

    Jason Neiffer, Executive Director, Montana Digital Academy

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For questions or additional options please contact rachel@mtafterschoolalliance.org

The Montana Afterschool Alliance (MTAA) is under the fiscal sponsorship of School Services of Montana (SSoM). SSoM is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization and all contributions to MTAA for the STEM Ecosystem are tax deductible. 8% of all donations go to SSoM for administrative costs. Donations can be made online or through checks made out to MTAA c/o School Services of Montana and mailed to 4055 Valley Commons Dr., Unit G, Bozeman, MT 59718.

Contact heather@mtafterschoolalliance.org for more information.

Are you interested in STEM Resources in Montana?

Check out the resources in the database below and submit your own!