2025 Year in Review: Breakthroughs, Milestones & Moments That Defined ISB
From Nobel recognition and scientific firsts to transformative collaborations and community impact, 2025 marked one of the most significant years in ISB’s 25-year history.
Giving Priority Area: STEM Education
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Alexia Changalpet interned at ISB as a STAR fellow, which is a program that brings preservice teachers and teachers into research labs to get hands-on experience. Her mentors, Claudia Ludwig and N. Jan Chalupny, are part of the Baliga Lab’s Systems Education Experiences program. Photo credit: ISB.
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Increasing Science Literacy
ISB Education, the education team at ISB, is advancing STEM education by bringing hands-on, real-world science into classrooms. Our innovative programs reach over 100,000 students and support more than 200 educators and administrators annually, driving systemic change in education.
The ISB Education team works tirelessly to bring cutting-edge science to every student. From dynamic “students as scientists” programs to comprehensive educator resources, our initiatives ignite curiosity and build confidence in future STEM leaders.
Your support can help ISB Education create a brighter, more scientifically literate tomorrow.
Latest Education News
2025-26 School Year ISB Education Highlights
ISB’s education initiatives continue to grow, from a vibrant Ignite STEM celebration to expanded curriculum use, new modules, active teacher communities, and 10 student researchers in ISB labs. This roundup highlights milestones that showcase the reach and impact of ISB’s education mission across Washington.
2024-25 School Year ISB Education Highlights
This summer at ISB, 12 college interns dove into research and a science-themed book club, while five education programs engaged 150+ high school students in hands-on learning, data science, systems thinking, and leadership – thanks to generous partners and supporters.