Global E-STEM Awards—Congratulations to the 2024 Winners!
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Winners of the Global E-STEM Awards, presented by Pratt & Whitney in collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).
The Global E-STEM Awards recognize excellence and innovation in E-STEM with awards up to $50,000 USD. This program supports organizations that engage students aged 11 to 22 in STEM topics to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to take action to advance climate change solutions, sustainable energy, or sustainable transportation. Preference is given to nonprofit organizations working with underrepresented audiences in STEM and using partnerships to boost their impact.
What is E-STEM? E-STEM engages students in meaningful, real-world environmental problem-solving that integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). E-STEM is not only a philosophy of teaching that promotes interdisciplinary learning, but also inspires students to apply what they learn to help solve complex environmental issues.
2024 Excellence Prize Winners—Recognizing Excellence in Established Programs
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ASA Foundation (Yayasan ASA Asia), Indonesia
Over the next year, ASA Foundation will empower 50 teachers and 5,000 students from disability schools in Jakarta through E-STEM and circular economy programming, fostering inclusive, hands-on learning to promote environmental stewardship and gender equality.
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Dream in Green, United States
Dream in Green’s Green Schools Challenge promotes sustainability in K–12 schools through E-STEM, teacher training, and competitions, equipping students with green career skills, teamwork, and solutions-focused climate action.
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Ecology Project International (EPI), United States
EPI’s Yellowstone program empowers Indigenous high school students through hands-on field ecology, fostering STEM skills and leadership to address climate change and contribute to vital conservation efforts in their communities.
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Groundwork San Diego—Chollas Creek, United States
Groundwork's Climate Action Program brings place-based climate science literacy to 365 middle school students. In collaboration with the University of California-San Diego, this program integrates project-based learning into its curriculum.
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Riley Orton Foundation, Kenya
The Riley Orton Foundation's Climate Solutions project will train 500 students in rural Kenya to design solar-powered water purifiers, using STEM workshops to teach renewable energy and promote sustainability.
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TriOceans Education Trust, New Zealand
The TriOceans Education Trust will launch New Zealand’s first Far North Marine E-STEM program, blending modern science with Māori values. Monthly lessons empower students to create and showcase impactful community projects.
2024 E-STEM Innovation Grant Winners—Supporting New Programs
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Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal, Nepal
Antarikchya Pratisthan Nepal’s "E-Cube for Girls" program offers free satellite education to up to 175 students, empowering them to assemble E-Cube kits, monitor climate change, and explore STEM careers through hands-on projects.
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Global Initiative for Young Environmental Stewards (YES), Uganda
YES’s project aims to equip Ugandan students with environmental knowledge, STEM skills, and technology through hands-on projects and workshops, empowering them to tackle climate challenges and become environmental leaders in their communities.
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GRACE Association, Pakistan
GRACE’s E-STEM initiative will empower 20 teachers and 300 marginalized students, predominantly girls, in Skardu, Pakistan, with environmental education and tech skills, fostering leadership and supporting SDGs on education and climate action.
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Living Lakes Canada, Canada
Living Lakes Canada’s program will educate youth on the impacts of climate change in local watersheds and teaches adaptation strategies to enhance community resilience for future water use.
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Mujeres en Tecnología, Argentina
MeT’s (Women in Technology) Futura Camp aims to empower young women and gender-diverse E-STEM students through hands-on outdoor experiences, training, and tech solutions for environmental challenges, aiming to create a gender-inclusive and sustainable future.
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Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
Summit University’s DELitE project democratizes environmental education in Nigerian post-secondary institutions with an open-access, culturally relevant curriculum, using STEM, multimedia, and co-creation spaces to engage 14,000 learners in sustainable solutions.
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Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre, India
Vikram A. Sarabhai Community Science Centre’s project offers E-STEM workshops for underprivileged students in rural Gujarat, blending STEM education with environmental topics. Through hands-on activities, students will explore climate solutions, enhance problem-solving, and gain practical knowledge.
2024 Sustainable Aviation Award Winner—Supporting E-STEM Solutions to Aviation and Transport
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Association of Women in Aviation Maintenance, Kenya
"Wild About STEM" empowers high school girls through hands-on workshops and field trips, exploring sustainable aviation, carbon emissions, biofuels, and aircraft design to inspire interest in STEM and sustainable transportation.
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