“One of the biggest issues in education, if not the biggest, is a lack of student voice in the way decisions are made.”
- Freya Abraham
The first-ever Changemakers in STEM Virtual Youth Congress is launching!
Planned for and by students, this unprecedented Congress will bring together youth from around the world through three online sessions:
- LEARN with top STEM professionals and decision makers
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST
- DESIGN a solution with peers around Sustainability, Tech for Good, Aerospace Engineering or A.I.
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. EST
- SHARE their team’s proposal with global leaders
Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST
The Vision
In May 2023, Chief Science Officer Alumni Freya Abraham told a standing-room-only crowd at the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice in Florida that it was time to listen to youth about real world issues—issues that will affect the 
lives of her and her peers.
She envisioned creating space for voices like hers to be heard, and where a path to action would be possible. Now, through the 2024 Changemakers in STEM Virtual Youth Congress, Freya’s vision is becoming a reality that you can join!
Join the Movement
Freya’s goal requires big-picture thinking, which means we’re aiming to gather 1,000 middle & high school students grades 6th-12th to hold conversations with business, community, and education leaders in the STEM sphere around the following topics: Sustainability, Tech for Good, Aerospace Engineering, and A.I.
Be sure your community joins SciTech Institute, STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice and TIES in this extraordinary opportunity!
Confirm your participation by Friday, January 5th.
Know other STEM Ecosystems, communities, or organizations that would be interested in our event? Please share this website with them and help us meet the goal of 110+ communities and 1,000+ youth!
For questions, contact India Miles at indiarmiles@gmail.com