STEM Global Action
SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATH
STEM Global Action is a network and campaign that pursues the advancement of STEM education for children and communities everywhere. SGA is a resource for every individual, organization, government agency and others seeking to expand STEM education, especially in communities that have historically been under-resourced. SGA is where you come to learn more about the benefits of STEM and how these skills can change your life, and the lives of those in your community. We have state-of-the-art design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events for K-12 students, families and communities. Our STEM Global Action programs provide unique interactive, hands-on learning experiences that help students of all ages deepen their knowledge of STEM skills, gain confidence in their abilities and chart a course for career opportunities in STEM-related fields.
STEM Global Action Podcast
Let’s Talk STEM with SGA’s Dr. Calvin Mackie
STEM GLOBAL ACTION in Your Community
Community Learning Programs
Dr. Calvin Mackie Receives 2025 ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has named Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, the 2025 recipient of the ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal — one of the most distinguished honors in the field of engineering.
The award recognizes individuals who have made “an outstanding contribution toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer’s worth to contemporary society.” Dr. Mackie will officially receive the medal and deliver a keynote address at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE) in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 18, 2025.
STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action Announces New Chief of Staff
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action has announced the appointment of Angèle McClain as Chief of Staff & Special Assistant to the CEO.
A native of New Orleans and a longstanding member of the STEM NOLA family, McClain’s journey is a powerful testament to the organization’s mission of cultivating STEM talent from the ground up. Her connection to STEM NOLA began in 2014 as one of its earliest high school participants. Over the years, she returned as an intern while pursuing her B.S. in Physics at Xavier University of Louisiana, later joining the STEM NOLA team after completing her M.S. in Engineering Management at the University of New Orleans.
Myles Mackie: A Remarkable Story about Mastering STEM to Make a Difference
As a college student, Myles Mackie spent a summer researching the effects of free stream turbulence on low-speed airfoils at the DEVCOM Army Research Labs, another helping design a user interface at a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and yet another working with MIT experts to reduce propeller noise in electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft for applications in urban areas. In May, the 22-year-old, New Orleans engineering whiz graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Howard University.
Now, it’s game on!
Myles with his proud Mom and Dad, Tracy and Calvin, at his graduation from Howard University in the Spring
STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action engaged 19K K-12th graders in first half of 2025
Empowering and inspiring 18,995 future innovators across 7 states with hands-on STEM activities
In the first six months of 2025, STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action engaged 18,995 students across 7 states—empowering the next generation of innovators, creators, makers and entrepreneurs through hands-on STEM activities. From Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA, STEM NOLA is exposing K-12th graders to the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce.
LET’S TALK STEM WITH DR. CALVIN MACKIE DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUITIES IN EDUCATION
Dr. Calvin Mackie, host of the Let’s Talk STEM podcast, talks with Kate Ayers, director of STEM education and outreach at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, about the challenges advancing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for Black and Hispanic students in Memphis.
“We take a variety of approaches to addressing issues of equity and access to STEM learning experiences,” Ayres says. “A lot of our work focuses on developing school partnerships to offer afterschool programs within the school or hosting curriculum collaboratives to really work with the educators to co-create and integrate more science into the learning day. And that’s especially true at the elementary school grade levels.”
Ayres is frank in acknowledging that the education system in Memphis and many other urban areas do a disservice to children of color.
STEM Global Action Engagement
Dr. Calvin Mackie Introduces STEM GLOBAL ACTION
STEM Global Action Engagement
K-12 Students
Families
Community & Professional Volunteers
Schools
College Students
What We Do
Through a network of school-time, out-of-school programs, community-based groups, parent organizations, businesses and STEM professional organizations, STEM Global Action leads the way with proven, high-quality STEM programs that can be deployed anywhere.
Inspire
We inspire youth to develop an interest in STEM-based learning activities and value the opportunities and possibilities of STEM-based careers.
Engage
Our programs are designed to engage directly with students and meet their needs where they are best able to learn including at home, in school and in their communities.
Expose
We expose students to high-quality STEM programs and a network of like-minded peers and professionals where they benefit from camaraderie as well as expertise from scientists and engineers as mentors.
Helping Kids Experience STEM
Our programs are designed to be easily implemented in your school system and community. We offer hands-on, inquiry-based activities and events designed to supplement STEM curriculum requirements at every grade level, as well as teacher development packages.
Our team is ready to guide and support you from start to finish – from program design, community organization, partnerships, class supplies, event organization, and more.
In the Community
At School
professional development.
At Home
Upcoming SGA Affiliate Events
STEM Global Action Affiliates
STEM Education and Opportunity for All
STEM skills are in high demand in today’s rapidly changing world. These skills are –and will continue to be– the tools necessary to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. Unfortunately, many students from minority and low-income communities have been underserved in STEM education and underrepresented in STEM careers.
STEM GLOBAL ACTION is committed to eliminating this disparity by expanding high-quality STEM education and opportunities to all students, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status or zip code. We offer an array of cost-free programs for students designed to build interest and knowledge in STEM at all ages and experience levels to develop a diverse STEM-literate workforce.
Featured
Dr. Calvin Mackie Receives 2025 ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has named Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA | STEM Global Action, the 2025 recipient of the ASME Ralph Coats Roe Medal — one of the most distinguished honors in the field of...
Our Approach
STEM Global in Action
The Power of Chemistry
A STEM Saturday Sponsored by Chevron
Become a Sponsor
Our Sponsors & Partners
