Cultivating Creativity and Compassion
Bridging STEM and Society
Our Mission
Innovate
We work with communities to develop innovative solutions to drive positive societal change.
Volunteer
We dedicate time and effort to assist communities through STEM outreach, education, and service initiatives.
Advocate
We support policies and initiatives that promote access to STEM resources and foster social equity.
Our Webinar Series
Bridging STEM and Society – free seminars, just a click away!
Green Generation (1)(Webinar #9)
Green Generation (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #9)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Join us for an inspiring session about how STEM can help protect and sustain our future.
Presenters: Emily Ren, Jay Tsuei, Zack Zikai Wu, Alex Zhenhao Zheng, Sean Ting, Cassie Yingxi Liu, Cecilia Zheng, Jenny Qizhen Guo, Kaden Yuan, Isabelle Zhen, Tom Keyuan Cheng.
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Fun Coding Games (1) (Webinar #8)
Fun Coding Games (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #8)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Join us for an exciting webinar led by passionate student programmers.
This special event showcases interactive coding games and creative mini-projects that make coding both educational and fun.
Whether you’re just getting started or already love coding, this is the perfect chance to get inspired by students like you!
Presenters: Emily Ren, Cecilia Zheng, Zack Zikai Wu, Jay Tsuei, Kaden Yuan, Derrick Kwan, Kevin Bian, Isabelle Zhen, Angela Liu.
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Navigating Mental Health (1) (Webinar #7)
Navigating Mental Health (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #7)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Mental health challenges are rising, and yet they often go unnoticed.
Join us for a fun webinar that explores the history, hidden trends, and actionable steps we can take to support mental well-being in our communities.
What you’ll learn: A brief history of mental health awareness; eye-opening case studies and overlooked warning signs in communities; the quiet mental health crisis unfolding today; how we can help; and many more.
Presenters: Emily Ren, Cecilia Zheng, Kaden Yuan, Jenny Qizhen Guo, Angelina Banuelos, Isabelle Zhen, Kayci Wang, Ruby Ziru Ding, Jerry Maozeng Suo, Qinyi He
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Fun Math in Daily Life #1 (Webinar #6)
Fun Math in Daily Life (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #6)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Exploring how math is woven into everyday life, from puzzles and games to household routines and beyond
Presenters: Emily Ren, Cecilia Zheng, Benjamin Junjie Yang, Angelina Banuelos, Derrick Kwan, Isabelle Zhen, Angela Liu, Edward Ding
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Fun Chemistry At Home (1) (Webinar #5)
Fun Chemistry At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #5)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Join us for a hands-on, exciting webinar where we explore the magic of chemistry with easy, fun, and safe experiments you can try at home!
Presenters: Emily Ren, Kaden Yuan, Cecilia Zheng, Jenny Qizhen Guo, Benjamin Junjie Yang
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Economics At Home (1) (Webinar #4)
Economics At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #4)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Learn practical strategies to manage money wisely and understand how household economics work. Perfect for teens looking to build a strong financial foundation!
Presenters: Emily Ren, Alex Zhenhao Zheng, Zulekaer Yashengjiang
Who’s Invited: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
STEM-MAS for Humanity – A Virtual Holiday Celebration (Webinar #3)
STEM-MAS for Humanity – A Virtual Holiday Celebration (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #3)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Join us for a magical evening of music and joy as we celebrate the holiday season together!
Featuring: Performances by 2024-25 SFH Student Board Officers
Who’s Invited: Everyone
Cost: Free
Fun Physics At Home (1) (Webinar #2)
Fun Physics At Home (1) (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #2)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Join us for an exciting session filled with hands-on physics experiments and projects you can try at home: Pasta Mobile, Bending Water, and Coins in Cup Challenge.
Presenters: Emily Ren, Zupukaer Yashengjiang, Kaden Yuan
Who: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
When Rocketry Meets Biology (Webinar #1)
“When Rocketry Meets Biology” (“STEM for Humanity” Webinar Series #1)
Organizer: STEM for Humanity Coalition
Explore the award-winning rocket and payload designs from the NASA Student Launch Program
Discover how interdisciplinary collaboration between science and engineering drives innovative solutions
Presenters: Emily Ren, Lee Marquez, Neil Marquez
Who: Students from 3rd to 12th grade
Cost: Free
Our Publications
Bridging STEM and Society – newsletters and books, just a click away!
Newsletter (Fall 2024 Issue)
Data Science for Biology (book)
“Data Science for Biology,” co-authored by STEM for Humanity president Emily Ren and her Boeing mentor Tony Lee, is an introductory book that explores the fascinating intersection of data science, mathematics, and biology. It is a perfect read for anyone, particularly high school students, with a keen interest in embracing the intellectual adventure of the interdisciplinary area. The authors hope that data scientists can effectively address both the technical aspects of biological data and the broader societal implications.
Our Contests
Bridging STEM and Society – fun contests, just a click away!
Essay Contest (Fall 2024)
This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage with critical questions about the impact of STEM on pressing global issues.
Essay Prompts:
Students can choose one of the following two essay prompts:
# 1: How can advances in STEM be used to address global disparities in education, healthcare, or access to technology? Choose one area and discuss how STEM can bridge these gaps.
# 2: STEM holds great promise for shaping the future. Reflect on one specific STEM field and discuss how it could shape the future of humanity for the better.
Essay Requirements:
- 250 to 300 words; original and unpublished; NO plagiarism.
- Essays will be judged based on relevance to theme, originality, clarity, structure, evidence, and writing style.
- Essays must be submitted to SFH as a PDF attachment via this Google Form by 10/13/2024 Sunday, 11:59pm PDT: https://forms.gle/iXRs2gW6gGWDU4vj6
Prizes:
Winners will receive certificates, have their essays published in the SFH newsletter and website, and win SFH merch!