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Please join us for a special event co-hosted by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and STEM Advantage. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant horizon. It is the defining force reshaping how industries operate, how organizations compete, and how individuals build careers. This event moves beyond the technology itself to address the deeper transformation underway:

What a night! On September 26, we gathered at City Club Los Angeles for our 14th Annual STEM Advantage Gala, surrounded by familiar faces, new friends, and so many people who have helped make STEM Advantage what it is today. It was wonderful to see our community come together, catch up with alumni, celebrate our

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of opportunity and STEM! Connect with the STEM Advantage community and hear directly from our Scholars and alumni as they share their stories, accomplishments, and the impact your support has made on their journeys. 📅 Save the Date: Saturday, September 26, at 6 PM📍 Venue: City Club Los Angeles🎟️ Buy Tickets: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/VMDRjw?vid=1rpws2

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.

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.

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