What Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem does

Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem (MSE3) is a nonprofit statewide network coalition headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, founded in 2024 to align STEM education with workforce needs across all 24 Maryland school districts. The organization connects educators, students (with emphasis on the "Not-Yet-Reached"), industry employers, community organizations, and government/military partners through a "Constellation model" comprising three signature programs: Future Ready Maryland: Ignite AI Maryland (ethical AI learning via Code.org's Hour of AI), Robotics Across Maryland (K-12 robotics competitions including VEX, FIRST, Sea Perch, and Aerial Drones), and The Shipyard (career-connected opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, externships, scholarships, and co-ops). The ecosystem also operates a bi-monthly STEMsphere Community of Practice and hosts the annual AI for Education Summit.

MSE3's underlying technology is not a proprietary platform; rather, the organization functions as a coordination layer that aggregates, curates, and distributes third-party STEM and AI educational resources (notably Code.org's 100+ Hour of AI activities) through its website (mdstemhub.org), partner channels, and event programming. The organization maintains no paid apps, APIs, or SDKs, and its core technology footprint is the partner network and content distribution infrastructure itself.

MSE3 operates as a nonprofit collaborative network with no membership or participation fees charged to districts, students, or partners. Revenue is generated indirectly through partnerships, sponsorships (most notably Google as a major sponsor of the AI for Education Summit), and likely grant funding, though specific financial terms are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led: organizations join the ecosystem through a public partner form, after which data is aggregated across the network to enable member-to-member connections, programmatic synergies, and coordinated STEM activity across Maryland. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Eric Davis, with guidance from Industry and Academic Advisory Boards.

Name

Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem

Legal name

Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem

Website

https://mdstemhub.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland STEM Education to Employment Ecosystem (MSE3) is a nonprofit statewide network connecting educators, students, industry, and community partners across all 24 Maryland school districts to expand access to STEM learning, AI education, robotics, and career-connected workforce pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Ecosystem Coordination

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/ML Learning Platforms for Students (EDAFANAE), STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL)

Keywords

• STEM education ecosystem
• Workforce development
• Education-to-employment pathways
• AI literacy education
• K-12 robotics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Owings Mills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ecosystem Coordination Services: MSE3 operates as a nonprofit collaborative network that aligns STEM education with workforce needs. Revenue generation is not the primary focus; instead, the organization functions through partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative funding to support STEM education and employment pathways in Maryland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MSE3 operates a statewide nonprofit STEM education to employment ecosystem in Maryland, coordinating a Constellation model of programs, including Ignite AI Maryland, Robotics Across Maryland, and The Shipyard, to connect students, educators, industry partners, and community organizations. The organization aligns educational programming with workforce needs, hosts convenings such as the annual AI for Education Summit, and provides partner organizations with resources and networking through initiatives such as the STEMsphere Community of Practice, all at no cost to participating students.

Product overview

MSE3 is a statewide STEM education to employment ecosystem network that operates through its Constellation model, comprising five active programs: Ignite AI Maryland (promoting ethical AI learning through Hour of AI activities), Robotics Across Maryland (elevating K-12 robotics competitions), The Shipyard (expanding career-connected opportunities), STEMsphere Community of Practice (bi-monthly networking meetings), and the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice membership. The ecosystem also hosts the annual AI for Education Summit. MSE3 serves as a coalition builder connecting educators, students, industry leaders, and community partners to create cross-sector collaboration addressing educational, economic, and workforce development needs across Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Future Ready Maryland: Ignite AI Maryland A Constellation within MSE3's Future Ready Maryland movement that encourages schools, libraries, and student-serving organizations to host Hour of AI Events, providing ready-to-use resources, training, and implementation guides for ethical AI learning.
• Robotics Across Maryland A Constellation focused on elevating Maryland's K-12 robotics competitions to the same level of attention, visibility, and support as school athletics, connecting students to real-world STEM careers through programs such as VEX IQ, VEX V5, Sea Perch, Aerial Drones, and FIRST Robotics.
• The Shipyard A Constellation focused on expanding career-connected opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, externships, scholarships, and co-ops for Maryland students exploring STEM fields.
• STEMsphere Community of Practice A Constellation providing a bi-monthly meeting platform for Maryland schools, higher education institutions, academic businesses, and organizations to share STEM programming and events.
• AI for Education Summit An annual summit bringing together educators, policymakers, students, and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of AI in education, featuring sessions, keynote speakers, and exhibitors highlighting innovative tools, policies, and practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ Hour of AI activities available for classroom use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2025MSE3 collaborated with MCCE to host the inaugural AI for Education Summit on June 21, 2025, bringing together educators, policymakers, students, and industry leaders from across the nation to explore AI in education.
• GooglemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Google provided sponsorship for the inaugural AI for Education Summit hosted by MSE3 and MCCE, supporting the advancement of AI education in Maryland schools.
• Code.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSE3 partners with Code.org to provide Hour of AI resources and implementation guides. Pat Yongpradit from Code.org served as a keynote speaker at the AI for Education Summit.
• Prince George's County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County Public Schools partnered with MSE3 on the AI for Education Summit and was recognized for developing pioneering AI policy for its district, serving as a model for other Maryland districts.
• STEM Ecosystems Community of PracticeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSE3 is an official member of the STEM Ecosystems Community of Practice, a global network of cross-sector collaborations transforming how people learn and connecting to future opportunities.
• STEM-CoE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Center of Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM-CoE is listed as a STEM sector partner with MSE3. Eric Davis serves as Executive Director of MSE3 and can be contacted through STEM-CoE.
• Art with a HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM sector partner providing art-based STEM education programs.
• The AI Education Project (aiEDU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI education nonprofit partner supporting MSE3's mission to advance AI literacy in Maryland schools.
• Chrysalis Development Group CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM sector partner focused on development and educational programs.
• Code in the SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoding education nonprofit partner helping bring computer science education to Maryland students.
• Cyber Green GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity-focused STEM partner providing educational resources.
• First ChesapeakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting MSE3's Robotics Across Maryland constellation and FIRST robotics competitions in the Chesapeake region.
• Learning UndefeatedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM education nonprofit partner providing hands-on learning experiences.
• LETS GO WITH STEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM sector partner promoting STEM education and careers.
• MOST NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland Out of School Time Network partner supporting STEM learning beyond school hours.
• NCF / Cryptologic FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryptology-focused foundation partner supporting STEM education.
• NAVSEA Warfare CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavy systems engineering center providing industry expertise and STEM career connections for Maryland students through the MSE3 ecosystem.
• United States Naval Academy (USNA) STEMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSNA STEM program partners with MSE3 to provide naval STEM education and career pathways.
• Air & Space MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry and cultural institution partner providing STEM education resources and career connections in aerospace.
• American Society of Naval EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional engineering society partner supporting naval engineering STEM education.
• Anne Arundel County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education sector partner representing one of Maryland's largest school districts in the MSE3 ecosystem.
• Prince George's County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education sector partner and the largest school district in Maryland, recognized for pioneering AI policy development.
• Montgomery County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education sector partner representing Maryland's most populous county school district.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/md-stem

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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