Dear NSTMF Community,
As we begin 2026, I want to take a moment to reflect on how immensely proud I am of what the NSTMF accomplished in 2025. Last year, we celebrated the newest class of National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureates, and brought our community together for an inspiring inSTEM Summit and Laureate Celebration Experience. We strengthened the inSTEM program by updating the curriculum to reflect the evolving needs of today’s undergraduate students and welcomed new first-year scholars and mentors to the program. In parallel, we continued to grow inSTEM alumni engagement and expanded our board leadership.The NSTMF is excited to build on this momentum in the new year. As we look ahead into 2026, we are focused on strengthening the leadership, fundraising, and program infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth. We are intentional about increasing our capacity to scale in ways that deepen our impact and advance a clear path forward in the years ahead.I am deeply grateful to the NSTMF staff, Board of Directors, and supporters who remain committed to our mission and look forward to what we will accomplish together in 2026.
Mayowa Awe , PhD
Executive Director
National Science and Technology Medals Foundation
