Ohio STEM Learning Network

The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) is a public–private partnership managed by Battelle and the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. The network designs, advances, and sustains high-quality STEM programs that drive student success and power Ohio’s economic future.

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How the network grows Ohio’s workforce

  • Supports schools through the Ohio STEM/STEAM Designation process to establish benchmarks for innovation
  • Designs and delivers professional development and networking opportunities to build a community of STEM leaders
  • Engages students in statewide design challenges and STEM competitions to foster critical thinking and teamwork
  • Convenes educators, industry partners, and policymakers to align K-12 education with workforce needs and champion systemic change

Flagship programs

School STEM/STEAM designation

Guidance and evaluation process that certifies schools meeting Ohio’s highest standard for STEM and STEAM education.

Statewide design challenge

An annual statewide challenge where students research and design creative solutions to authentic community problems, from water quality to smart mobility.

Professional learning

Transformational workshops, immersive bootcamps, practical site visits and personalized coaching that empower educators and school leaders to integrate design thinking, problem-based learning, STEM mindset, computer science, and vital industry partnerships.

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Case Studies

  • Navy Maritime Industrial Base Partnership

    Free professional development that gives K-12 teachers real STEM industry connections, including a 1-2 day externship with a local employer.
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    Manufacturing Pathways Pilot

    Ohio manufacturers need more than 30,000 technicians every year. With major investments from Intel, Honda, LG Energy Solution, Ford, and
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I knew that receiving the STEAM designation would be an outstanding accomplishment, but what I don’t think I realized was how profound the process would be on our community. – Link to interview

Principal Steffany Congelio,
Incarnate Word Academy

Key partners

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