Your STEM Journey Starts Here Join STEM Alliance
Join us for the first STEM Alliance meeting on February 19, 1:30-4:30pm
Breaking barriers. Building bridges. Empowering the next generation of West Virginia’s STEM leaders.
Building West Virginia’s STEM Future
The West Virginia STEM Alliance is more than a program – it’s a movement to expose students to STEM, unlock their curiosity, and engage the next generation of STEM leaders statewide. Our vision is to expand access to STEM opportunities and ensure that every student, regardless of their background or institution size, has access to the research opportunities, professional networks, and peer mentoring that will shape their STEM career.
Why Join the STEM Alliance?
We’re creating pathways for ALL students – we strive to bring the most successful STEM based outreach and engagement activities from across the state to the center of West Virginia to develop the future of West Virginia STEM expertise.
Cross-Campus Connections
Build lasting relationships with peers and mentors from institutions across West Virginia. Our network breaks down institutional barriers to create collaborative opportunities.
Research Exposure
Discover undergraduate research opportunities that you never knew existed. Learn from faculty and students already engaged in cutting-edge STEM research.
Professional Pathways
Explore graduate school opportunities and career paths in STEM. Connect with professionals who started their journey right here in West Virginia.
What We Offer
From financial support to mentorship opportunities, we’re removing barriers to your success in STEM.
Travel Support
Financial assistance for attending events and conferences
Mentorship
Connect with faculty and peer mentors across institutions
Networking
Build professional relationships that last beyond college
Research Access
Discover and participate in undergraduate and graduate research projects
Ready to explore your future in STEM?
Join a statewide movement of students, faculty, and STEM professionals committed to expanding research and mentorship, and help bring hands‑on opportunities to communities that need them most.
Give a deserving student a chance to be inspired – nominate someone to attend Undergraduate Research Day followed by our first STEM Alliance meeting for a day of discovery, connection, and next‑step resources.
The WV STEM Alliance is sponsored by The Science Technology and Research Division
