Decade of Change, Lifetime of Impact
As we celebrate a decade of transforming STEM education and prepare for our milestone convening in Washington, DC, we’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed visual identity. Our new logo and brand system reflect both our journey of impact and our vision for the future of STEM learning.

A Visual Story of Connection and Growth
At the heart of our new identity is a dynamic circular symbol that represents the interconnected nature of thriving STEM ecosystems. The flowing elements—rendered in vibrant orange, yellow, turquoise, and green—symbolize the partners and pathways that make our work possible. From educators and industry leaders to community organizations and learners themselves, each color represents a vital part of our ecosystem.
Design That Reflects Our Values
The thoughtfully chosen color palette tells the story of our mission:
- The energetic orange (#e86e25) represents the spark of innovation and creativity that drives our communities forward
- The brilliant yellow (#f1c615) embodies the optimism and potential we see in every learner
- The steady blue (#02b1dc) signifies the trust and stability that comes from meaningful collaboration
- The fresh green (#2ab08a) represents the growth and sustainable impact we strive to achieve

Our new typeface selections—Public Sans for headlines and Montserrat for body text—bring a modern, accessible feel while maintaining the professionalism that defines our work.
More Than Just a Logo
This refresh arrives at a pivotal moment in our organization’s evolution. As highlighted by recent National Academy of Sciences findings, the ecosystem approach has proven to be transformative in STEM education. Our new visual identity reinforces our tagline, “Connecting Communities, Fueling Growth,” which encapsulates both our method and our impact.
Showcase Your STEM Ecosystem Connection
As a member of our growing community of practice, we invite you to proudly display your connection to STEM Ecosystems.
If you’re one of our official STEM Ecosystem communities, we encourage you to add the STEM Ecosystems Community of Practice badge to your website. This badge signifies your commitment to collaborative STEM learning and your participation in our nationwide network of innovation.
For our valued partners and collaborating organizations, we’ve created a special “Proud Partner of STEM Ecosystems” badge that acknowledges our shared commitment to advancing STEM education.
How to Use the Badges
- Download the STEM Ecosystem Badge for your organization’s website
- Identify your organization as a STEM Ecosystem or Partner:
- For Ecosystems: “[Your Community Name] is a proud member of the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice”
- For Partners: “Proud partner of STEM Learning Ecosystems”
- Add the STEM Ecosystem Badge language found here.
- Link the badge to stemecosystems.org
