Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Tanya Tovar-Rabatte and SmartLab Chief of Staff Hannah Brennan at the 2026 Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southwest Leadership Conference on November 3-5, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Boys and Girls Clubs of America Southwest Leadership Conference, connect with Tanya Tovar-Rabatte and Hannah Brennan to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04C7HWT0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

Great STEM learning begins with empowered educators. hubs.la/Q04Cc0YW0 And today, we’re celebrating the platform designed to support them. We’re proud to announce that SmartLab® Spot has been named a winner of the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2026 in the Primary Education category! Tech & Learning’s judges recognized Spot for bringing curriculum access, training, support, and community resources together in one easy-to-navigate platform, helping reduce friction and making it easier for Facilitators to get what they need faster. SmartLab Spot was built around an important belief: the educators creating powerful STEM experiences for students deserve an equally powerful system of support. Through Community, the Help Center, Academy, Announcements, LearningHub access, and support, SmartLab Spot gives SmartLab Certified Facilitators a connected place to continue their professional learning, find answers, share ideas, access resources, and connect with the larger SmartLab community. As Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, shared: “We are honored to receive the Tech & Learning Award of Excellence: Back to School 2026 for SmartLab Spot. Great STEM learning requires more than curriculum and technology. It requires empowered educators who have the resources, training, community, and support to bring those experiences to life. SmartLab Spot reflects our commitment to supporting educators so they can inspire students to see what they are capable of achieving.” And Kristin Whalen, VP of Product & Experience at SmartLab, beautifully captures why supporting Facilitators matters: “Facilitators are the keystone species of the SmartLab ecosystem. When they're supported, everything around them thrives: learners feel they belong, ah-HA! moments multiply, and students build the STEM identity that makes them future ready. SmartLab Spot was built to give them exactly that support: curriculum, training, resources, and community, all in one place.” This award belongs to the people at the heart of the SmartLab experience: our incredible Facilitators and teams who support them. When educators have the tools, professional learning, resources, community, and support they need to thrive, they can create the kinds of experiences that help students build confidence, strengthen their STEM Identity, and discover what they are capable of achieving. We’re honored to have SmartLab Spot recognized by Tech & Learning and excited to keep building an integrated K–12 STEM ecosystem that inspires students, empowers educators, and expands access to career-connected STEM learning. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04Cc0YW0 #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity #EdTech #ProfessionalLearning #CareerConnectedLearning

SmartLab is hiring a Director of Sales (Eastern US) to help bring career-connected K–12 STEM learning to more students, educators, schools, and districts across the Eastern U.S. This is more than a sales leadership opportunity. It’s a chance to help prepare students for careers that are rapidly being transformed by AI, automation, emerging technologies, and industries that continue to evolve. SmartLab is a career-connected K–12 STEM ecosystem that brings together project-based curriculum, hands-on tools and equipment, engaging learning environments, educator development, and ongoing support and partnership. Together, these experiences help students build future-ready skills while developing their STEM Identity, the belief that I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact. That belief can change how students see themselves and what they imagine for their futures. We want students to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders who are ready to thrive in an AI-powered world. As Director of Sales (East), you’ll drive regional growth, build meaningful relationships with K–12 education leaders, and coach and develop a team of Growth Partners committed to expanding SmartLab’s reach and impact. If you’re an experienced sales leader ready to grow a team, grow a market, and help prepare more students for the careers of the future, we want to hear from you. Lead growth. Shape the future of STEM. Apply today: hubs.la/Q04C7Vwk0 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity #FutureReady #EducationJobs

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Tanya Tovar-Rabatte at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR on October 27th, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR, connect with Tanya Tovar-Rabatte to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BL8hV0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

The future belongs to students who believe they can shape it. hubs.la/Q04C7SwG0 In an AI-powered world, preparing students for what comes next requires more than access to technology. It requires meaningful, hands-on experiences that build confidence, critical thinking, communication, creativity, and the ability to solve real-world problems. On the Practical Pedagogy Podcast, host Anika sits down with SmartLab CEO Dr. Jennifer Berry to explore how K–12 STEM education must evolve to prepare future-ready students, and why experiential, project-based learning is more important than ever. At the heart of the conversation is STEM Identity: a learner’s self-belief that I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact. That belief is built through experience. Inside SmartLab’s career-connected K–12 STEM ecosystem, students aren't simply learning about STEM. They are designing, building, testing, collaborating, communicating, revising, and solving authentic problems. These hands-on learning experiences give students evidence of their own capability while developing durable skills, career awareness, and workforce readiness. Dr. Berry and Anika also explore a critical question for education today: How do we harness AI without allowing it to replace original human thought? The conversation highlights the importance of giving students space to think for themselves, generate original ideas, question information, communicate authentically, and use AI as a tool to strengthen their thinking rather than substitute for it. From Dr. Berry’s own “spiderweb” career journey to hands-on STEM education, human connection, storytelling, career exploration, and STEM Identity, this episode is a powerful reminder that preparing students for the future isn't simply about teaching them to use the technology of tomorrow. It’s about helping them believe they have something meaningful to contribute to it. Listen to the Practical Pedagogy Podcast: hubs.la/Q04C7SwG0 #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity #CareerConnectedLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #FutureReady

Great careers are built on purpose. Great impact begins with people. hubs.la/Q04C00p90 At SmartLab, we're transforming K–12 STEM education by empowering educators, inspiring students, and helping young learners discover their potential. Behind every successful SmartLab experience is a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference. We're hiring a Customer Success Manager in Detroit, Michigan (Remote). We're looking for a passionate, relationship-driven professional who believes in the power of education and thrives on helping others succeed. In this role, you'll build strong partnerships with schools and educators, champion customer success, and help ensure that SmartLab's innovative STEM learning solutions make a lasting impact. Join a Great Place to Work Certified™ company where your work helps shape the future of education and prepares students for a world of possibilities. Ready to make your career part of something bigger? Apply today or share this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit! hubs.la/Q04C00p90 #SmartLab #NowHiring #CustomerSuccess #STEMEducation #EdTechCareers

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Tanya Tovar-Rabatte at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR on October 27th, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR, connect with Tanya Tovar-Rabatte to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04C00930 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

What if every student believed they had a place in shaping the future? The future of STEM isn't just about what students know. It's about what they believe they're capable of becoming. hubs.la/Q04B__xy0 At SmartLab, STEM identity is a learner's self-belief that: • I belong: I see myself as someone who belongs in STEM and has a place in the learning experience. • I can master rigorous challenges: I have the confidence to tackle difficult problems, persevere, learn through iteration and continue growing. • My ideas have impact: I recognize that my thinking, creativity and contributions have value and can make a difference. These three beliefs can change everything. When students develop a strong STEM identity, they begin to see challenges as opportunities, setbacks as part of learning and their own ideas as something worth pursuing. In this powerful SmartLab blog, Kristin Whalen, Vice President of Product and Experience, explores why building STEM identity is essential to preparing students for an AI-powered future and how hands-on, project-based learning helps turn curiosity into confidence, discovery and possibility. Read the blog: hubs.la/Q04B__xy0 And on Nov. 6, 2026, we're bringing these beliefs to life through SmartLab STEM Identity Day! This national initiative brings schools, businesses, professionals and communities together to help students see the connection between what they're learning today and what they could become tomorrow. Whether you host an experience at your school, partner with a local classroom or volunteer to share your career journey, you can help a student discover that they belong, they are capable and their ideas matter. Because sometimes, all it takes is one experience, one conversation or one ah-HA! moment to change how a student sees their future. STEM is for everyone. Let's help every student believe it. Join us for SmartLab STEM Identity Day on Nov. 6! Learn how to host, volunteer or get involved: hubs.la/Q04B__r40 #STEMIdentityDay #STEMIdentity #FutureReady #SmartLab

SmartLab is hiring a Regional Sales Manager (K-12 EdTech) to expand our reach across the Midwest and bring career-connected STEM learning to more students, educators, schools, and districts. This is more than a sales opportunity. It’s a chance to help prepare students for careers that are rapidly being transformed by AI, automation, emerging technologies, and an ever-changing workforce. SmartLab is a career-connected K–12 STEM ecosystem that brings together project-based curriculum, customized STEM learning environments, hands-on tools and equipment, SmartLab Certified Facilitators, and ongoing support and partnership. Together, these experiences help students develop future-ready skills while building their STEM Identity, the belief that I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact. That belief can change what students imagine for their futures. We want students to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders who are prepared to thrive in an AI-powered world. As our Regional Sales Manager, you’ll build meaningful relationships with school and district leaders, identify new opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and help expand access to engaging, hands-on STEM education throughout Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. If you have K–12 or EdTech sales experience and want to build relationships, grow a region, and help prepare more students for the careers of the future, we want to hear from you. Grow your career. Help students discover what they’re capable of. Apply today: hubs.la/Q04BYL_c0 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity #EdTechJobs #EducationJobs

Connect with SmartLab Senior Vice President of Sales Raymond Mitchell, M.Ed. at the 2026 Edu-Tech Academics Conference in San Antonio, TX on November 1-3, 2026, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Edu-Tech Academics Conference in San Antonio, TX, connect with Raymond Mitchell, M.Ed. to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BWLfM0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Kelley Fitzsimmons at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI on October 20-21, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI, connect with Kelley Fitzsimmons to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BL8020 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

What if every student believed: I belong here. I can master rigorous challenges. My ideas make an impact. That belief is at the heart of a strong STEM Identity. On Friday, November 6, schools, businesses, and communities across the country will come together for the 2nd Annual SmartLab STEM Identity Day, a national celebration dedicated to helping students recognize their potential and see themselves in the future of STEM. Preparing students for the future is about more than introducing them to STEM careers. It’s about helping young people see what’s possible for themselves.   When business leaders, entrepreneurs and community professionals step into schools and share their own journeys, students begin to see how STEM connects to the real world. They discover careers they may never have considered, meet people who once had questions and challenges just like theirs, and start to imagine the role they could play in shaping what comes next. As SmartLab CEO Dr. Jennifer Berry shares in our new STEM Identity Day video, investing in young people is an investment in both our future workforce and the future of our communities. This November 6, we’re inviting you to be part of that investment. Schools can host a STEM Identity Day experience. Businesses and organizations can partner with a local school. Professionals and community leaders can share their career journeys with students. STEM is for everyone. Let’s help every student believe it. Watch the new STEM Identity Day video and learn how to participate: hubs.la/Q04BQlJ00 Read the announcement: SmartLab STEM Identity Day Returns November 6, 2026 to Connect Students With Future Possibilities hubs.la/Q04BQlK_0) #STEMIdentityDay #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady #SmartLab

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Kelley Fitzsimmons at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI on October 20-21, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI, connect with Kelley Fitzsimmons to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BL7wh0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Tanya Tovar-Rabatte at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR on October 27th, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 APSRC Annual Fall Conference in Hot Spring, AR, connect with Tanya Tovar-Rabatte to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04Bytlk0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

Great STEM learning begins with empowered educators. hubs.la/Q04Bz_nR0 And today, we’re celebrating the platform designed to support them. We’re proud to announce that SmartLab® Spot has been named a winner of the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2026 in the Primary Education category! Tech & Learning’s judges recognized Spot for bringing curriculum access, training, support, and community resources together in one easy-to-navigate platform, helping reduce friction and making it easier for Facilitators to get what they need faster. SmartLab Spot was built around an important belief: the educators creating powerful STEM experiences for students deserve an equally powerful system of support. Through Community, the Help Center, Academy, Announcements, LearningHub access, and support, SmartLab Spot gives SmartLab Certified Facilitators a connected place to continue their professional learning, find answers, share ideas, access resources, and connect with the larger SmartLab community. As Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, shared: “We are honored to receive the Tech & Learning Award of Excellence: Back to School 2026 for SmartLab Spot. Great STEM learning requires more than curriculum and technology. It requires empowered educators who have the resources, training, community, and support to bring those experiences to life. SmartLab Spot reflects our commitment to supporting educators so they can inspire students to see what they are capable of achieving.” And Kristin Whalen, VP of Product & Experience at SmartLab, beautifully captures why supporting Facilitators matters: “Facilitators are the keystone species of the SmartLab ecosystem. When they're supported, everything around them thrives: learners feel they belong, ah-HA! moments multiply, and students build the STEM identity that makes them future ready. SmartLab Spot was built to give them exactly that support: curriculum, training, resources, and community, all in one place.” This award belongs to the people at the heart of the SmartLab experience: our incredible Facilitators and teams who support them. When educators have the tools, professional learning, resources, community, and support they need to thrive, they can create the kinds of experiences that help students build confidence, strengthen their STEM Identity, and discover what they are capable of achieving. We’re honored to have SmartLab Spot recognized by Tech & Learning and excited to keep building an integrated K–12 STEM ecosystem that inspires students, empowers educators, and expands access to career-connected STEM learning. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04Bz_nR0 #STEMEducation #STEMIdentity #EdTech #ProfessionalLearning #CareerConnectedLearning

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Kelley Fitzsimmons at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI on October 20-21, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI, connect with Kelley Fitzsimmons to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BxxfG0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady

Engineering isn't just about building things. It's about building confident problem-solvers who are ready for the future. hubs.ly/Q04BzYvJ0 Engineering is one of the most powerful ways students develop the confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills they'll use throughout their lives. Through career-connected STEM learning, students learn to ask better questions, test ideas, iterate, collaborate, and solve authentic challenges that mirror the way innovation happens in the real world. Read how hands-on engineering experiences help students connect STEM concepts to meaningful, real-world learning while building critical thinking, resilience, collaboration, and a lasting STEM identity. From designing bridges and building circuits to testing prototypes and improving solutions, engineering challenges empower students to see themselves as capable problem-solvers whose ideas have impact. The goal isn't simply to prepare future engineers. It's to help every student discover they belong in STEM, believe they can solve meaningful problems, and develop the confidence and durable skills to succeed in whatever future they choose. Read the blog: hubs.ly/Q04BzYvJ0 #STEMEducation #CareerConnectedLearning #EngineeringEducation #HandsOnLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #STEMIdentity #FutureReadyStudents #K12STEM #EducationInnovation #ProblemSolving

Preparing students for an AI-powered future requires more than technical knowledge. It requires the confidence, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills to navigate what comes next. hubs.la/Q04ByX3k0 Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, joins Angelina Carlton on the Design Your Legacy podcast for a conversation about STEM education, youth development, workforce readiness, and the role today’s leaders can play in shaping future generations. Dr. Berry explores the power of STEM identity and why the durable skills students develop through hands-on, project-based learning are increasingly essential in a rapidly changing world. She also shares how SmartLab’s integrated STEM learning ecosystem brings together curriculum, hands-on tools and equipment, certified facilitators, customized learning environments, and ongoing support and partnership to create meaningful learning experiences for K–12 students. The conversation explores: 🔹 Building STEM identity through authentic learning experiences 🔹 Developing durable skills for an AI-powered world 🔹 Strengthening critical thinking, discernment, and problem solving 🔹 Creating opportunities for collaboration, communication, and reflection 🔹 Connecting K–12 education with workforce and career readiness 🔹 Engaging businesses and communities as partners in student success 🔹 Building a lasting legacy by investing in the potential of young people The future will demand students who can do more than find answers. It will require young people who can think deeply, ask better questions, collaborate with others, adapt to challenges, and confidently solve real-world problems. Discover the full conversation and explore how purposeful, hands-on STEM learning can help prepare students to lead what comes next. hubs.la/Q04ByX3k0 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #STEMLearning #STEMIdentity #ProjectBasedLearning #CareerConnectedLearning #DurableSkills #ProblemSolving #FutureOfEducation

The future of education isn't just about preparing students to use technology. It's about empowering them to shape what comes next. In an AI-powered world, how do we ensure every student has the confidence, skills and opportunities to thrive in a future we can't yet imagine? hubs.la/Q04BtKqH0 In an inspiring podcast conversation, SmartLab CEO Dr. Jennifer Berry explores why the future of K-12 education must go beyond traditional instruction and technical skills to build something even more powerful: STEM identity. At SmartLab, we define STEM identity as a learner's self-belief built on three powerful principles: I belong. I can master rigorous challenges. My ideas have impact. Through immersive, hands-on STEM education and career-connected, project-based learning, SmartLab helps students transform curiosity into discovery, challenges into confidence and classroom experiences into real-world possibilities. Dr. Berry shares how developing critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration is essential to preparing students for an AI-powered future. She also explores the importance of connecting STEM learning to real-world careers and expanding educational equity so that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to transformative learning opportunities. One of the most inspiring moments? Dr. Berry shares the story of a seventh grader who, while flying a drone in his SmartLab, began imagining how that technology could solve real-world problems and open doors to future careers. That's the power of STEM identity. Students don't just discover what technology can do. They begin to believe in what THEY can do. As education evolves alongside artificial intelligence, SmartLab is helping schools create dynamic learning environments where every student can discover their potential, develop future-ready skills and see themselves as someone who belongs in shaping tomorrow. Because the future belongs to students who believe they have a place in creating it. Listen to the conversation: hubs.la/Q04BtKqH0 #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #FutureReady

Connect with SmartLab Regional Sales Manager Kelley Fitzsimmons at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI on October 20-21, and join a conversation about one of the most important opportunities in K–12 education: helping every student develop a strong STEM Identity. The future of STEM education begins with something more powerful than technology: a student’s belief in what they are capable of becoming. At SmartLab, STEM Identity is a learner’s self-belief that “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact.” When students develop that belief, they begin to see challenges differently, recognize the value of their ideas, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. That belief is at the heart of the SmartLab integrated STEM ecosystem, where hands-on, project-based learning connects classroom experiences to real-world applications and future careers. Students have meaningful opportunities to create, collaborate, solve problems, persevere through challenges, and experience the ah-HA! moments that build confidence, agency, and a sense of belonging. And they’re developing far more than STEM knowledge. Through authentic, career-connected learning, students strengthen critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, AI literacy, and the durable skills they’ll need to navigate an evolving world and help shape what comes next. If you’ll be at the 2026 Schools of the Future Conference in Honolulu, HI, connect with Kelley Fitzsimmons to explore what becomes possible when we design learning around not only what students need to know, but who they can become. Discover how SmartLab is helping schools create future-ready learning environments where more students can confidently say: I belong here. I can do this. I add value. I’m future ready. Learn more and connect with us: hubs.la/Q04BtKpK0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #STEMEducation #PBL #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReady