The NSTMF is a Washington DC-based public charity. Our mission is to build inclusive STEM communities across the United States. Fundamental to these communities are the significant, inspirational connections we foster between the individuals who have received national recognition for excellence in STEM and today’s diverse generation of college and high school students. Together they will pave the way for a more equitable future in science and technology. We have expanded our mission to include building inclusive STEM communities where all who are able, no matter their background, can rise to the top. From this strong foundation, we can create a world where the recipients of all important STEM honors reflect the diversity of our society. Our VISION is to be a driving force in creating a world in which the diversity of American society is reflected in the recipients of all prestigious STEM honors, including future Laureate classes of the National Medal of Science and the