The Aspen Institute

The Excellence and Equity in Community College STEM Award, awarded every two years, recognizes community colleges that deliver excellent technical education and connect students with STEM careers that lead to economic mobility—no matter their race, ethnicity, family income, or gender. The award, a partnership of the Aspen Institute and Siemens Foundation, celebrates exceptional programs and elevates effective practices from the winning programs so that leaders and practitioners throughout the community college sector can learn from career and technical programs that advance equitable student success.