Creating Collective Impact

The Greater Newark STEM Ecosystem serves the counties of Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren in New Jersey. We are a Connector, Collaborator and Central Resource for educators & industry supercharging STEM & career-connected learning.

Through understanding the work and activities of our cross-sector partners (our 'shareholders'), we co-design an educational support system that cultivates STEM and Career Ready Skills, to increase the likelihood that all students will be able to join the workforce as STEM literate citizens.

Newark STEM is part of , community-based collaborations that transform how students learn and connect to future opportunities. They bring together cross-sector partners—schools, afterschool programs, colleges, businesses, community organizations, and government agencies—to create powerful STEM learning experiences.

CONVENING DETAILS

Creating Collective Impact

Our education system needs to produce graduates that have the skills needed for success in higher education and the workforce.

Every STEM ecosystem is unique to its local challenges and opportunities. Our time together will explore the current state of STEM and career-connected learning in Northern New Jersey, and collectively uncover opportunities to address common challenges as an ecosystem.

Using STEM Ecosystem's "Five Pillars of Success", we will frame these opportunities, and establish cross-sector working groups with Newark STEM helping to connect, collaborate, and be a central resource of support.

AGENDA OUTLINE (DETAILED AGENDA WILL BE RELEASED in NOVEMBER)

Panels & Presentations

• State of STEM: STEM Learning and Career-Connected Learning in NJ
• "Pathways for a Future Graduate" - Learn from educators about their challenges and the opportunities and programs they created

Small Group Collaborations

• Identifying and Solving Common Challenges
• Creating Pillars for Success
• Moving from Disucssion to Collaboration and Implementation

Included

• Exhibitor Tables
• Morning beverages & lite breakfast
• Lunch will be Served

If your company wishes to sponsor this event or exhibit, please contact GNSE through our website.

(By registering for the convening, you will receive follow up emails on the event, general information on Newark STEM Ecosystem, and be invited to join the Newark STEM Google Group for collaboration opportunities.)

Location:

January 15th, 2026

9:00am-1:00pm

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Campus Center Building - Free parking will be provided (see directions below)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NJIT Campus Center, 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, United States