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 throughout our professional community. They spent their professional development day taking a peek behind-the-scenes at local STEM businesses and organizations, meeting with innovators, experiencing real-world STEM in action. The take away was an overall feeling of renewed energy and interest due to making new connections and being inspired with fresh ideas to share with their students.
“I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of gratitude and congratulations from educators and host organizations. It is a great privilege to support Delaware’s educators by building a professional development event that goes beyond skill-building. So many teacher participants expressed feelings of wonder, belonging, and validation. The gift of every host’s time, energy, and enthusiasm was received joyfully on September 15 by Delaware’s educators. At DFSME, we understand that this event nourishes the creative spirit and helps teachers prepare and inspire today’s students for the careers of tomorrow. From all of us at DFSME, thank you for sharing our vision and building something greater than we could have achieved alone.”
— Em McKeever, Advancement Officer
Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME)
A Big Thanks to Our STEM ConnectED Day Sponsors!
Thank You STEM ConnectED Day Business Hosts!
We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You!
Adesis | Agilent | Air Liquide | BloomEnergy | Center for Plastics Innovation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation | ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute | Croda
Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation | Delaware City Refining Company
Delaware Department of Transportation | Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Delaware Solid Waste Authority | Delaware State Parks:
Brandywine Zoo | Cape Henlopen | Killens Pond
Delmarva Power | DuPont | FMC | Incyte | LaMotte
Sodel Concepts | Hologic | First Ascent | Aternium – Gore – MDavis
Delaware State University | Youth Climate Institute
Participant’s Reflections on DFSME’s STEM ConnectED Day Experience:
“I was super excited for STEM ConnectED Day! This experience was an awesome inspiration. I am bringing my new knowledge to our next generation of scientists and innovators, opening doors for students locally to explore STEM careers!”
“BloomEnergy hires at 18 and grads can come work here right after high school! My students will love to hear this. This day was the best professional learning opportunity that I have experienced!”
“I am so happy about this opportunity. It was really very useful! Thank you.”
“I selected the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute where we experienced hands-on state-of-the-art Learning Lab, to learn about career pathways from scientists and technology being used to help fight cancer! Amazing experience!”
“I am so thankful that I was able to have this experience for my students, and hope that many others experience the same!”
Sponsored By DFSME & Delaware Dept. of Education