Washington STEM Rising Stars are high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who identify as young women or transgender/nonbinary, and who explore STEM in ways that will support their education, career, personal development, and the development and needs of others.
We believe every young person should see their gender represented in STEM; they should have access to, and feel empowered to take advantage of, the transformational opportunities STEM has to offer. The Rising Star Awards highlight those who will become the next generation of STEM leaders. Their accomplishments are inspirational for the people who nominate them, and we hope that by honoring them we will inspire more students like them to reach for the stars and embrace STEM! We are looking for young thinkers, scientists, engineers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have inspired others with their STEM experiences, in and outside the classroom.
This program is designed to uplift historically underrepresented genders. Although it was originally conceived of as an opportunity for young women, we also encourage applications from transgender/nonbinary students.
Awardees will receive a $500 stipend, various STEM-related goodies, and a trip for the awardee and a parent/guardian to an in-person event at the Microsoft Bellevue campus. Rising Stars will be featured on the Washington STEM website and in social media campaigns. They will also have networking, personal development, and mentorship opportunities with STEM professionals.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Snohomish County STEM Rising Star
Laasya Chintamani brings both perseverance and heart to everything she does, whether she’s competing at an international Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) event, supporting pediatric cancer patients, or dancing. Read more about her here.
Check out all 11 STEM Rising Stars from across Washington State here.
Snohomish County Nominations
Do you know a student who’s shining bright in STEM? Nominations open April 1 for our annual Rising Star Award, recognizing students who explore STEM in ways that will support their education, career, personal development, and the development and needs of others.
Nomination link here: bit.ly/SnoSTEMRisingStar
Read more about our previous Snohomish County Rising Stars: