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Thank you to everyone who attended our 13th annual STEM Advantage Gala! View photos from the Gala here:

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.

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

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

Thank you to everyone who supported and joined us for our 11th Annual STEM Advantage Scholarship Gala! A very special thank you to our Scholars, alumni, Board of Directors, honorees Sony Pictures Entertainment and Women in Technology Hollywood, and our incredible emcee Frank Mottek. We are grateful to our generous sponsors: Farmers Insurance, Reddit Inc.,

STEM Advantage’s annual fundraising gala is a vital event that aims to support students from nontraditional backgrounds pursuing STEM education at California State University (CSU) campuses. Each year, the event gathers industry professionals, educators, and donors, all committed to promoting diversity in STEM fields. The reality is clear: students from diverse backgrounds often face unique