WHAT BEST DOES

What BEST Does

Building Engineering and Science Talent

BEST is a recognized thought leader in promoting an environment where all individuals can thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We offer services in:

Consortium & Partnership Development

Research, Innovation, and Evaluation

STEM Talent Cultivation

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Data Analysis and Best Practices

Our Vision

As a public-private partnership, BEST elevates access and opportunities to the STEM pipeline from kindergarten through career.

Our Mission

Promote participation in STEM through collaborations that lead to educational pathways, career opportunities, and workforce development.

Our Values

Integrity

An indispensable virtue that defines our character and influences our choices.

Commitment

A commitment involves dedicating yourself to something, obliging you to do something.

Accountability

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions.

Collaboration

A process of working together towards a common goal by sharing knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve a shared objective.

BEST Partner Collaborations

Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) partners with leading organizations within the STEM landscape to drive substantial change and innovation. As a managing partner, BEST has spearheaded impactful initiatives that engage students in STEM enrichment programs, provide professional development for STEM teachers, and extend outreach to families and communities. Below, we showcase a selection of our valued partners and highlight the impact of our collaborations.

Our Work

Impact in Action

Our work with partner organizations has made a significant impact in STEM education and outreach.

For students: Exposure to inquiry-based hands-on STEM activities, sparking interest in STEM careers.

For teachers: Professional development programs, equipping educators with additional STEM skills and activities to supplement into their classroom instructions.

What Our Partners Say

Our partners’ success is our success. Here is what they have to say about working with BEST:

BEST’s leadership and oversight have been invaluable in helping us achieve our outreach goals. Their ability to manage complex projects with numerous stakeholders is unmatched.

Thanks to BEST’s coordination, we’ve been able to connect with thousands of students and teachers, providing meaningful STEM experiences.

Testimonials

Over time, BEST has managed a wide array of partners with various data-driven outreach initiatives. These efforts have been evaluated and commended by third-party evaluators, validating the effectiveness of our approach and the success of programs. Some key findings include:

It is because of BEST's vision to multiply the impact in STEM education and the workforce with their keen focus on collaboration to produce equitable teaching and learning outcomes that birthed the partnership between Alamo STEM Ecosystem, Learning Undefeated, and TIES along with ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

We are definitely ready to advance the equity work in an impactful way. Thank you for being the visionary who brought us all together.

Your unwavering support and belief in the power of equitable access to quality STEM education is truly unparalleled and warms my heart.