C-STEM invites you to join us for the 14th Annual State of STEM Education Stakeholder Breakfast on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Junior League of Houston. This premier gathering brings together educators, industry leaders, philanthropists, community advocates, and partners who are committed to advancing STEM education and expanding access to students across the nation.

Each year, this event highlights the extraordinary work taking place across schools and communities while rallying collective support to fuel C-STEM’s mission of empowering teachers to deliver project-based learning that ignites curiosity and strengthens Communications + STEM (C-STEM) skills for all students.

The 2026 event will honor Eileen & Dr. Kase Lawal with the STEMing the Tide Award for their longstanding commitment to STEM education and community impact, celebrate Innovation Teacher Honoree Jonté Lee, and recognize the 2026 C-STEM Student Scholars. Attendees will enjoy an inspiring morning of storytelling, recognition, and connection, centered around this year’s theme, AI and Water Management for a Better World.

As C-STEM’s premier fundraising event, proceeds from the Stakeholder Breakfast directly support curriculum development, teacher training, student programming, summer camps, the annual PreK–12 C-STEM Challenge, and the forthcoming Ethos and Reverberations: 400 Years of STEM exhibition. Your participation helps create meaningful, year-round opportunities that shape the next generation of STEM leaders.

Join us as we celebrate excellence, elevate community voices, and chart a bold path for the future of STEM education.

Reserve your seat or secure a sponsorship today—together, we can continue STEMing the Tide.

Download the Sponsorship Package HERE.