Delaware STEM in Action!
The Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education is a business-community-government partnership throughout the State of Delaware. We work with educators and administrators by providing professional development on the best practices and improvements in STEM programs. We support and motivate all Delaware schools to produce a globally competitive workforce with STEM skills second to none. Learn More

Making STEM Dreams Come True
How to motivate all your students to excel and prepare for the future with engaging, STEM-based classroom lessons and activities. Find Out More

STEM: What You Need to Know
STEM is a curriculum-based concept integrating four disciplines — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Find Out More

At the Cutting Edge of STEM
A key Council objective is to increase STEM literacy for all Delaware students including those who pursue non-STEM-related careers. More About the DE STEM Council
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Sponsors and Partners
STEM education in Delaware continues to grow and increase its impact thanks to our business-community-government partnership.
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DFSME October Shining Light Awardee is Lawrence Kelly, Special Education Math Teacher
Pictured (l to r): Dr. Hugh Broomall, Interim Superintendent, Red Clay Consolidated School District; Mr. Kelly, Special Ed Mathematics for grades 9-12, McKean High School; Reginald Worlds, McKean High School Principal; Em McKeever, DFSME Advancement Officer; and JB Hersch, DFSME Executive Leadership Team member and Treasurer. Mr. Larry Kelly teaches algebra and “senior math” […]
“The Air We Share” Environmental Awareness Art Contest
Delaware elementary students in Grades 3-5 are invited to submit entries for The Air We Share Environmental Awareness Art Contest hosted by the DFSME Careers, Resources, Education, And Technology for Environmental Solutions (CREATES) task team. Design an art piece to demonstrate how our actions can make a positive impact on our community’s air quality. Things […]
Delaware STEM Council 12th DE STEM Educator Awards
Apply now for the 12th Delaware STEM Educator Awards! Recognize a teacher or team of teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels of both traditional public and private schools and community programming that demonstrate STEM innovation and excellence through teaching, academic collaboration, and student engagement. Applicants for this award include: Science (all fields), […]
STEM ConnectED Day 2026
Thank You to all of the Teachers, Sponsors, Business Hosts & Volunteers that made STEM ConnectED Day 2026 a Huge Success! We enjoyed having so many teachers choose to spend their Statewide Professional Development (PD) day with us. During our interactive STEM ConnectED Day, Delaware educators discovered the many ways in which STEM comes alive […]