(Portland, OR) September 3, 2025 – Catapult X and the Teich Group announce the winners of the Educator-Judged STEM Awards, officially known as the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2025. This annual program celebrates the Top STEM Innovations of 2025, spotlighting standout products, technologies, and services that are changing the world of STEM education. Judged by real educators and now including new catergories AI-powered tools for STEM learning, the awards are operated in partnership with MCH Strategic Data, the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).
Each year, STEM award entries receive a two-part evaluation process, first, by an expert panel of educator judges, including Dr. Linda Johnson-McClinton, Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Dr. Jeffrey Crapper, Dr. Omah M. Williams-Duncan, Jamica Craig, Kim Collazo, and Erin Barr. Once judges select the finalists, more than 260,000 STEM educators are given the opportunity to evaluate the finalists via survey.
“This year, AI was a new focus for our judges as many cutting-edge products are now integrating AI into their STEM offerings,” said Daylene Long, CEO of Catapult X and founder of the Best of STEM Awards. “Winners also stayed true to what research shows us works in science and STEM: hands-on learning, differentiated instruction, and three-dimensional learning.”
2025 Winners of Educators Pick Best of STEM Awards
AI Teaching Assistant of the Year
Best AI Innovation for Teaching & Learning
Best AI Literacy Solution
Best Customer Support for Computer Science
Best Customer Support for Science Education
Best Digital Ecosystem for STEM Teachers
Best Freebies for Computer Science
Best Freebies for Environmental Science
Best Hands-On Materials for OpenSciEd
Best Innovation of 2025 for Pre K-5 Science
Best Innovation of 2025 for Computer Science
Best of STEM Curricular Materials: Pre-K to Grade 2
Best of STEM Supplemental Videos and Activities: Pre-K to Grade 2
Best of STEM for Engineering Education
Best of STEM for Environmental Science
Best of STEM for AI for Mathematics
Best of STEM for Grades 6-12 Mathematics
Best of STEM: Hands-on Learning K-8
Best of STEM: Hands-on Learning K-12
Best of STEM: Hands-on Learning High School & College
Best Professional Development for AI
Best Professional Development for Life Sciences
Best Professional Development for STEM
Best Resources for Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Best Robotics for Teaching & Learning Across the Curriculum
Best Robotics for Teaching & Learning Computer Science
Best Video-Based Learning
Bridging the Gap: Math Intervention Resources
Bridging the Gap: Professional Development
CTE Champion: Manufacturing
CTE Champions: Comprehensive CTE Solutions
CTE Champions: Health Science
CTE Champions: STEM
Social Impact Award: Promoting Diversity & Equity Inclusion
Trailblazer: Early Learning (Pre-K-6) for Computer Science
Trailblazer: Early Learning (Pre-K-6) for Engineering
Trailblazer: Immersive Reality (AR/VR)
Trailblazer: Middle School STEM—Grades 4-8
Trailblazer: Hands-On Learning for Middle School STEM
Trailblazer: Phenomena-Based Teaching and Learning
Trailblazer: Simulations for STEM
Trailblazer: Virtual Labs Luminary
STEM educators interested in becoming a judge for the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2026 Awards should contact Teich at ateich@theteichgroup.net. For more information about the awards program, visit www.bestofstemawards.com.
About Catapult X
Founded by Daylene Long, Catapult X is a market and product development company that consults exclusively with science and STEM/STEAM education and CTE industry partners—organizations, businesses, and associations—to amplify educator voices through market research that edtech companies trust with their most critical business decisions.
Long catapults brand, product, and sales growth through alignment of data and strategy, using progressive research techniques and customer discovery. Long publishes national surveys on STEM education and STEM marketing infographics to guide edtech marketers across the globe. Long is an affiliate member of the Council of State Science Supervisors, a member of NSELA, and a twenty-year member of NSTA. Long connects her clients to administrators, educators, distributors, and media to build strong global partnerships. Follow Catapult X on LinkedIn
About MCH Strategic Data
MCH Strategic Data is a first-class leading provider of data and technology solutions in education, religion, healthcare and government. MCH is dedicated to providing superior solutions through its ongoing investment in people, data and technology. Learn more at www.mchdata.com or find them on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
About NABT
Since its establishment in 1938, the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has been the recognized “leader in life science education.” Thousands of educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues from around the globe, keep up with trends and developments in the field, and grow professionally. For more information about NABT, please visit www.NABT.org.
About NSTA
The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 35,000 science educators and professionals committed to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning. NSTA offers high-quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career. For new and experienced teachers alike, the NSTA community offers the opportunity to network with like-minded peers at the national level, connect with mentors and leading researchers, and learn from the best in the field. For more information, visit www.NSTA.org, or follow NSTA on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.