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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Nonprofit Spotlight: Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME)
By Colin Heffinger | Originally published in Delaware Business Magazine, May / June 2025 It all starts with a single spark. From that moment a thought erupts, expanding and dispersing like wildfire, until it forges creativity, passion, and a growing hunger for knowledge. Whether working in health research, protecting the environment, or exploring how the […]
Charter School of Wilmington Wins National STEM Competition and $100K
Students from the Charter School of Wilmington have been named National Winners of the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition, taking home a $100,000 prize package for their groundbreaking healthcare innovation. Charter School of Wilmington won the national 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition. The Delaware high school students earned top honors after presenting […]
Delaware Celebrates Women & Girls in STEM
Delaware Celebrates Women & Girls in STEM Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay presented a Proclamation, and the General Assembly unanimously passed a Concurrent Resolution declaring March 25, 2025 as Delaware Women and Girls in STEM Day. This was the fifth annual celebration of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and math in the State […]
DFSME’s April “Shining Light Award” Honors Timothy Dorsey, Science Educator
Mr. Dorsey works as a science teacher at Delcastle Technical High School. He is an outstanding educator and leader that demonstrates the highest degree of commitment to students and families he serves. He works collaboratively with other educators to implement high yielding instructional practices and student-centered learning. His teaching philosophy centers around the belief that […]
Odessa High School Students Win Environmental Contest
Odessa High School Students Win Environmental Contest Future Farmers of America and Agriscience team from Odessa High School won the 2025 Delaware Envirothon held at Blackbird State Forest. It’s the first time in 23 years a team other than one from Charter School of Wilmington won the competition. Charter came in second and Newark Charter School […]