Events
Workforce of the Future 2025: Al and the Future Workforce Recap
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, and to our extraordinary panelists—Ana Pompa Alarcón, Faizan Hussain, Joanna Popper, and Monica Monique—for their candor, clarity, and inspiration. Your insights helped us rethink what it means to build, lead, and learn in an AI-powered era.
Workforce of the Future 2025: Al and the Future Workforce
Al and the Future Workforce: Can Al help close the opportunity gap in STEM — or will it widen the divide? Artificial Intelligence is transforming how students learn, problem-solve, and prepare for their careers. At the same time, organizations are navigating economic uncertainty while trying to balance cost reduction with innovation and growth—prompting many to rethink how they hire and train talent.
13th Annual STEM Advantage Gala Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our 13th annual STEM Advantage Gala! View photos from the Gala here:
13th Annual STEM Advantage GALA – 2025
Celebrate with us at the 13th Annual STEM Advantage Gala, a powerful evening of inspiration, connection, and purpose. Held at the prestigious California Club in downtown Los Angeles, this event brings together industry leaders, community partners, educators, and supporters who all share a common goal: creating access and opportunity for the next generation of STEM leaders.
STEM Advantage 2024 Gala Recap
Scattered outages across LA over the weekend caused our power to go out, but nothing could stop the festivities at this year’s STEM Advantage Gala! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the night a success. We raised nearly $250,000 thanks to your generosity and commitment to empowering the next generation
You’re Invited to the Annual STEM Advantage Gala 2024!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating and supporting our future STEM leaders. Connect with the CA STEM Community and hear moving stories from our talented scholars—witnessing firsthand how your contributions as donors are making a significant impact on their lives and careers. 📅 Save the Date: Friday, September 6, from 7 – 10 PM📍 Venue: Skirball Cultural
CSU San Marcos mixer for future STEM scholars was a success
On April 25, 2024 STEM Advantage held a successful information session and mixer at California State University San Marcos to recruit the next cohort of scholars! Thank you to Jeffrey Morales, the Engineering Pathways Advisor, for pulling together a record number of interested students.
Workforce of the Future: Generative AI event
In an age where technological advancements are not just shaping but revolutionizing the workforce, a landmark event is set to offer groundbreaking insights into the implications of generative AI for your strategy. Scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, the gathering aims to explore how.
Women’s History Month event
As the capstone to Women’s History Month, STEM Advantage held an event last night for scholars, alumni, mentors and other women professionals from Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH), Technology Women in Entertainment and Qvest. There was an amazing panel of Women Technology Leaders sharing insights on the topic of Finding Your Voice: How to contribute impactfully at work.
California State University at Los Angeles Mixer
On February 27, 2024, STEM Advantage hosted a mixer with Cal State LA. Against the backdrop of academic excellence, STEM scholars mingled, shared insights, and forged valuable networks with peers and faculty. Thank you to Daniel Galván, Director of Acceleration Initiatives and Student Engagement at Cal State LA; Nancy Warter-Perez, Dean of the College of Engineering.