PRESS RELEASE: February 28, 2025

CONTACT:
Constanza Azzolina, CEO & Co Founder,
XSTEM
constanza@xstemla.com

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – XSTEM 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, XSTEM will create powerful STEM learning experiences that happen everywhere – in classrooms, afterschool programs, museums, businesses, and community spaces.

“The STEM Ecosystems connects XSTEM with one of the most relevant networks of STEM education organizations and specialists. Being part of a global community of practice in STEM education is essential for XSTEM to stay connected and add value to evidence-based educational practices, while adding our Latin American perspective. At XSTEM, we understand that STEM education is a way to prepare for life, and gives Students the opportunity to create, design, and implement innovative tools to make sense of and contribute to the world. And this process forces educators to equip themselves and continue learning. It integrates active approaches beyond STEM areas and skill development, generates impact and inclusion, and has a positive effect on the formation of 21st century citizenship. To achieve this goal, we need to work in ecosystems, joining forces, knowledge, and diverse perspectives. Our real challenge at XSTEM is to strengthen the STEM ecosystem and deepen our impact in South America,” said Constanza Azzolina, CEO and co-founder of XSTEM.

About XSTEM

XSTEM is a STEM education organization, founded in 2020 in Argentina, that serves all Latin America and Spanish speaking Youth, Educators and education leaders. Through partnerships with organizations that share the purpose and vision, from the private, public and NGO sector, we strive to reduce the STEM opportunity gap through STEM Education towards a sustainable and inclusive future, with special focus on Youth, Women, Public School Students and Educators and small and suburban areas.

“XSTEM’s inclusion in the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative marks a significant milestone in our mission to bridge the STEM opportunity gap across Latin America,” said Jenny Frank, Director of the STEM Ecosystems Initiative at TIES. “Through innovative education programs and strategic partnerships with global organizations and STEM professionals, we are empowering youth, women, and underserved communities to become the next generation of change-makers. This collaboration will amplify our efforts to tackle local challenges with a global mindset, creating a more inclusive and dynamic STEM landscape in our region.”

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
Jenny Frank, Director
jennyfrank@tiesteach.org