PRESS RELEASE: October 10, 2025
CONTACT:
Maricruz Abarca, Chief Administrative Officer,
Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem
maricruz@astemcoe.org
Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem Joins Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative
Baltimore, MD – Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem (MSE3) has been selected to join the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative, a worldwide movement that brings together leaders from education, business, government, and community organizations to develop high-quality STEM learning opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, MSE3 will create powerful STEM learning experiences that happen everywhere – in classrooms, afterschool programs, museums, businesses, and community spaces.
“Joining the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative positions Maryland to strengthen its innovation economy by directly addressing workforce gaps through collaboration,” said Eric J. Davis, Executive Director of the Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem. “This recognition amplifies our mission to align education with industry demands, collectively with the vast number of STEM Sector Partner in Maryland and now Nationally, to ensure Maryland’s students, educators, and communities are prepared for high-value careers that require a higher level of STEM-skills and experiences. By connecting classrooms to careers and promoting hands-on, career-connected learning, MSE3 will help Maryland build the diverse, future-ready workforce our industries need to stay competitive in the global market. Together we can achieve the unimaginable for Maryland.”
About Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem
MSE3 is dedicated to championing partnerships and innovation in Maryland to amplify STEM education, nurture talent, and create dynamic workforce pathways that meet the needs of Maryland for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. Through partnerships with Maryland State Library Agency, Learning Undefeated, MD STEM Festival, MOST Network, NAVSEA Warfare Center (Carderock), US Naval Academy, and a growing number of Maryland School Districts, MSE3 strives to be a
- fully operational Ecosystem that is highly responsive to the technological advances that impact learning;
- an Ecosystem that truly represents all Sectors of a community and is a source for communicating needs, opportunities, challenges, and gaps as they pertain to STEM learning, STEM skilled employment, and advancing innovative solutioning efforts;
- a viable hub-spoke mode that allows STEM learning and workforce development efforts to be uniquely applicable to a region of Maryland based on the social-economic, cultural, and resource differences in each region.
Serving the Greater Maryland Community, the Ecosystem has supported the Future Ready Maryland: AI in Education Summit in collaboration with the Maryland Center for Computing Education, a groundbreaking event that brought together educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and students from across the nation to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in education. This summit was in response to the overwhelming successful AI in the Classroom: Navigating the Future of Education event held in Prince Georges County, Maryland in 2023 through a partnership with PGCPS, Booz Allen Foundation, aiEDU, and STEM Center of Excellence, Inc.
One of our first fully operating Constellations, STEMsphere Community of Practice is held bi-monthly; designed to introduce Ecosystem Partners and supporters who are passionate about STEM Education to the 24 Maryland School Districts, Private and Charter Schools, Maryland Colleges and Universities. RSVP for our Bimonthly Community of Practice Meeting, November 14 @ 12:30pm.
Get ready for the 2026 Constellation, Future Ready Maryland: the -ship Yard, Launching Maryland’s next generation of talent. “The -ship yard” is Maryland’s launchpad for career-connected learning, where “-ships” are built and launched: intern-ships, apprentice-ships, extern-ships, scholar-ships, and co-ops. This initiative connects students, educators, and employers to create dynamic and inclusive pathways into STEM careers, ensuring the state’s workforce remains future-ready.
“We are excited to welcome Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem into our Initiative,” said Jenny Frank, director of the STEM Ecosystems Initiative. “Their unique approach and commitment to collaboration will strengthen our collective impact in expanding STEM opportunities for all.”
For more information about Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem:
Eric Davis,Executive Director
MD STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem
eric.davis@astemcoe.org
https://mdstemhub.org
About the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative powered by TIES
The Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative unites diverse community partners—schools, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies—to create thriving STEM learning environments and develop a competitive workforce. With over 120 ecosystems across 43 states and 8 countries, the Initiative reaches approximately 42 million students worldwide. As the backbone organization, TIES facilitates collaboration and innovation through regular exchanges, professional development, and an annual convening. The Initiative’s effectiveness has been recognized by the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy and cited in the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act as a proven strategy for creating equitable access to STEM education and career opportunities.
Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative:
www.stemecosystems.org
