Teaching is a big part of how we try to help connect students to STEM and nurture their passion for it. However, our impact extends beyond just education. Outside of teaching, we also try to connect ourselves and our students with the rest of the STEM community. We spread STEM through outreach events, volunteering, and fundraisers, which encompasses a major part of our STEM initiative. The money we earn from teaching and fundraisers goes only to maintaining and supporting the organization, and helping to uplift the STEM community, whether by charity or partnerships.
OUR IMPACT
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Our recognition
NJ State Assemblywoman Rosey Bagolie has recognized our work!
Local media and districts have recognized our work!
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Your support is fundraising for an organization's initiatives that uplift many communites that range from local,state,national, and international level!
Explore our Recognition
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Livingston's STEM SURGE Team Wins Youth Leadership and Innovation Award at Youth Science Fair
Livingston Students Win STEM Ambassador Award with STEM Surge Program
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SS x TEEEMs
We are excited to announce that as of February 2nd, 2026, we have become a partner institution to TEEEM's global initiative.
Alongside other schools and organizations, we are working with TEEEMs to uplift and support a school in Kenya by fundraising, developing, and hosting a robotics curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities.
On the right are the eight STEM SURGE members who are working on developing the program.
MEET SOME STEM SURGE Mentors!
SS x ECACS
Youth Science Fair
STEM SURGE partnered with the Eastern Chinese American Community Society (ECACS) and the Chinese American Entrepreneur Society to co-host an exciting STEM fair filled with hands-on activities.
Thanks to the leadership of Claire Cheng and the help of Rishi Shah, Annie Jiang, Andrew Zhou, Nishka Bansal, Jessica Hao, and Claire Wang, we were able to hold this successful community event, which earned STEM SURGE the Youth Innovation and Leadership Award, recognizing our team's commitment to accessible STEM education.
Annual Conference & Symposium
STEM SURGE presented original literature reviews and research articles at the Eastern Chinese American Community Society (ECACS) annual chemistry symposium amongst universities under the judgment of field experts.
Among several other institutions, STEM SURGE won the bronze award and a research stipend for its QSAR findings in drug discovery. STEM SURGE also won a research stipend for its first paper, amongst other institutions, for its research on AlphaFold's implications.
SS x LHS Bio Club (unaffilated)
Because of your support, we were able to work and help girls in Kenya gain access to STEM education! We hosted informative Seminars to introduce STEM to the girls in Middle School so they would be interested in doing STEM in the future!
STEM SURGE in the Community
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LOCAL STEM FAIRS
STEM SURGE HAS DEVELOPED YEARLY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS CELEBRATIONS BY BRINGING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
STEM SURGE AT IndiaFest!!
At IndiaFest, STEM SURGE brought hands-on science into the heart of cultural celebration, engaging students and families with interactive experiments like Squid Game Cookies, Salt Conductivity, and the always-exciting Elephant Toothpaste. Thanks to Rishi Shah's leadership with Annie Jiang, Nishka Bansal, and Andrew Zhou helping, the event was thoughtfully integrated into the festive atmosphere, helping ensure that STEM learning felt natural, fun, and accessible to all.
STEM SURGE at 4th of July!!
On the 4th of July, STEM SURGE brought hands-on science into the heart of the celebration, engaging students and families with interactive experiments like dry ice ice cream. Thanks to Rishi Shah's leadership with Annie Jiang, Risha Kamath, Pranav Mukkavilli, Benjamin Sun, Kailin Kang, Ethan Chan, and Rewa Jain's help, the event was thoughtfully integrated into the festive atmosphere, helping ensure that STEM learning felt natural, fun, and accessible to all.
CREATING A DIGITAL SPACE FOR EVERYONE
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Staff Spotlight
Here is what the staff have been up to the past few weeks!
7/20/25: STEM SURGE Stem Seminar in Kenya: Introduction to Chemistry and Chemical Reactions
Staff member Rishi Shah pioneered the STEM SURGE Stem Seminar with the help of Claire Cheng, Wesley Yang, and Kailin Kang. The STEM SURGE events committee created the material to present, and Kailin presented it to the girls. The first seminar was a massive success and is available on YouTube!
STEM SURGE partnered with the Eastern Chinese American Community Society (ECACS) and the Chinese American Entrepreneur Society to co-host an exciting STEM fair filled with hands-on activities.
Thanks to the leadership of Claire Cheng, and help of Rishi Shah, Annie Jiang, Andrew Zhou, Nishka Bansal, Jessica Hao, and Claire Wang, we were able to hold this successful community event which earned STEM SURGE the Youth Innovation and Leadership Award, recognizing our team's commitment to accessible STEM education.
8/2/25: STEM SURGE x ECACS Youth Science Fair
8/10/25: STEM SURGE @IndiaFest
At IndiaFest, STEM SURGE brought hands-on science into the heart of cultural celebration, engaging students and families with interactive experiments like Squid Game Cookies, Salt Conductivity, and the always-exciting Elephant Toothpaste. Thanks to Rishi Shah's leadership with Annie Jiang, Nishka Bansal, and Andrew Zhou helping, the event was thoughtfully integrated into the festive atmosphere, helping ensure that STEM learning felt natural, fun, and accessible to all.
Our Work in Kenya
Because of your support, we were able to work and help girls in the Kanga Onditi Primary School, Migori County, Kenya, gain access to STEM education! We hosted informative seminars to introduce STEM to the girls in middle school and encourage their interest in pursuing STEM in the future!
Our Previous Mentorships
OneSky
OneSky is a non-profit organization that aims to provide access to education and language learning for underprivileged children around the world. At STEM SURGE, we believe in the power of education and are proud to support OneSky's mission. By donating to OneSky, we can help make a positive impact on the lives of children in need and contribute to a better future for all. OneSky has a team of 100,000+ caregivers and have changed the lives of 350,000+ children. We want to do our part in the cause to help underprivileged kids.
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