Welcome to the submission portal for the Explore STEAM Interdisciplinary Gallery!
Our mission is to expand STEM education by building bridges between science, technology, engineering, math, and the humanities. We believe all students deserve equal exposure to both fields to develop critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Through this gallery, we aim to inspire students to explore the intersection of STEM and the arts, learning something new through both experimentation and visualization.
Below are the guidelines and instructions for submitting your work, for which you can get volunteer hours. Please read carefully to ensure your submission meets all criteria. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to [email protected]!
Our Gallery is scheduled to publish on July 25, 2025. If you are interested in having your work displayed for our Launch Round, use the form below to submit!
Submission Guidelines for the STEAM Gallery
What You Can Submit
We accept any STEM-related artistic work as long as it can be clearly presented in a digital format. Examples include:
- Traditional and digital drawings
- Photography
- Sculptures (submitted as a high-quality photo)
- Completed STEM kit pictures
- Engineering designs (submitted as blueprints, CAD models, or photos)
- Interactive media or code-based visualizations (submit a working link or video walkthrough)
Optional: Submit an Article with Your Work
If you’d like to explore the STEM concept behind your work more deeply, we welcome original written submissions!
Articles can include:
- Scientific explainers of your artwork
- Science-policy connections or advocacy pieces
- Creative writing that links STEM and humanities
- A personal reflection on what inspired your piece
Requirements:
- Must be your original work
- Must clearly link STEM and humanities
- Should be between 450–1000 words
- Include citations for any factual claims or data
- Must be edited for grammar and clarity
You are able to indicate “article†or “blog†at any point of the Google Form(linked below) Make sure to upload a PDF of your work(s).
How to Submit
- All submissions must be uploaded through our form and shared so the files can be accessed.
- You can upload image files to our form. If you need to share a link (for programs, interactive art, etc.) and the form doesn’t accept it, feel free to email your submission to [email protected]
You must include an Artist Statement with each piece.
Artist Statement Requirements
Each submission should include a short (50-250 words) artist statement that answers:
- What disciplines (STEM + humanities) are reflected in your piece?
- What inspired you to create this?
- (Optional) How do you want the viewer to interpret or learn from this?
Example:
“I visualized the Fibonacci series through galaxy spirals to show how math appears in natural phenomena. I used ink and watercolor to mirror the mathematical patterns in our universe.â€
or
“In today’s age, AI(Artificial Intelligence) is becoming more and more popular. My advocacy article explores ethics related to AI and its implications for a future society along with key tips users should look out for while engaging in AI resources.”
Volunteer Hours (Yes, You Can Get Them!)
We offer verified volunteer hours for participants through the Explore STEM Foundation (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit):
| Activity | Hours Awarded |
| Submitting a high-quality artwork or article (450–650 words) | 1 hour |
| Submitting an article over 700 words | 2 hours |
| Writing a meaningful comment on someone else’s work | 30 minutes |
| Submitting a thoughtful testimonial about how this project changed your perspective | 30 minutes |
Articles over 1000 words may not be reviewed in full. Please keep all submissions concise and readable.
Verification
To request verification of your hours:
- List “Explore STEM Foundation” as the sponsoring nonprofit
- Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] for any official documentation needed for schools, scholarships, or internships.
Who Can Submit?
- All age groups are welcome!
- You are allowed ( and encouraged) to submit multiple entries!