STEM education

Liberty Science Center's 14th Annual Genius Gala
May 21, 2026

Liberty Science Center Genius Gala raises record $3.2M (photos)

Liberty Science Center's annual Genius Gala raised a record $3.2 million to support STEM education and expansion plans at the interactive science museum in Jersey City.

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey DreamLab
May 4, 2026

Girl Scouts’ DreamLab in Paramus set for June debut

The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will open the nation's largest DreamLab to date in Paramus, offering STEM, workforce development and community programs.

NJIT occupies space at 15 NEST in Kenilworth. - PROVIDED BY NEST
Apr 27, 2026

NJIT opens 25K-SF translational research center at NEST

The state-of-the-art hub provides lab space for a mix of post-graduate and undergraduate students researching photonics, biomaterials, environmental science and sustainable technologies.

Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s EXCITE Summer Camp
Apr 27, 2026

NJ vocational summer camps help middle schoolers explore careers

NJ vocational schools offer summer camps for middle schoolers to explore careers, build skills and gain early exposure to future paths.

Seton Hall students conduct research in the lab.
Apr 23, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb donates lab equipment to Seton Hall

Bristol Myers Squibb donates lab equipment to Seton Hall University to boost biomedical research, student training and campus innovation.

Stockton University, in partnership with the Levine and Gormley Family Foundations, announced Jan. 30, 2026, the launch of a new $2 million initiative to expand access to high-quality STEM education for Atlantic County students.
Feb 4, 2026

$2M Levine-Gormley gift launches STEM program at Stockton

A $2 million Levine-Gormley gift will create the STEM Scholars Pathway at Stockton University, expanding scholarships and support for Atlantic County students.

Garden State Initiative donated $50,000 to Drew University in support of the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences.
Jan 30, 2026

GSI donates $50K to Drew University for NJ Governor’s School

The gift from Garden State Initiative honors former Gov. Tom Kean as well as supports student research.

Stevens Institute of Technology received a $100,000 donation from Johnson & Johnson in July 2025.
Jul 8, 2025

Stevens’ ACES program gets $100K boost from J&J

The gift from the New Brunswick-based company will fund summer STEM education for 30 high schoolers from under-resourced communities in New Jersey and New York.

Deborah Patrick is on track to graduate college a year early after earning an associate degree in 2023 from Bergen Community College prior to her graduation from Applied Technology High School.
Jun 16, 2025

Record NJ high school vo-tech students earn associate degrees

Seniors are able to earn credit for college-level work as part of their high school career and technical education program.

13th annual Genius Gala
May 27, 2025

Liberty Science Center raises $3.1M for STEM at Genius Gala (photos)

The annual event in Hudson County raised funds to support education by honoring pioneers in gene editing, digital art, technology and meteorology.

National consulting, engineering, environmental services company T&M Associates is headquartered in Middletown.
Apr 28, 2025

T&M Associates celebrates legacy and looks to future

The Middletown-based national consulting, engineering, environmental services company nears its 60th anniversary with growth, leadership stability and a strong culture rooted in New Jersey.