Our Mission:

STEM Careers.

We enable and empower students in the DC metropolitan area to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

 
 
 
News from the Sandra Lee Heyman Foundation
STEM Career Awareness Fellows Award High Ratings to Program
STEM Career Awareness Fellows Award High Ratings to Program

Concluding their third and final semesters as Sandra Lee Heyman STEM Career Awareness Fellows, high school students from across Maryland gave high scores to the program in multiple categories. Nearly 97% of the 29 fellows responded in a survey that the program influenced their views about STEM careers.

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Richard Montgomery High School Senior Awarded Higher Mathematics Award
Richard Montgomery High School Senior Awarded Higher Mathematics Award

For the 27th consecutive year, a high school senior at Richard Montgomery High School has been named winner of the Sandra L. Heyman Higher Mathematics Award for their demonstrated excellence as a math student. Ilana Vainstein of Bethesda, Maryland, was recognized in a May 22nd ceremony at the school in Rockville.

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Genetic Counselor Singles Out Tenacity, Resilience, and Willingness to Volunteer as the Keys to Succeeding in Her STEM Education and Career
Genetic Counselor Singles Out Tenacity, Resilience, and Willingness to Volunteer as the Keys to Succeeding in Her STEM Education and Career

Jennifer DiRaimo, a former genetic counselor and now Director of Research and Canadian Advocacy at the Platelet Disorder Support Association, shared her personal and professional journey with STEM fellows, highlighting the power of persistence, adaptability, and lifelong learning. Drawing from her own experiences—including the loss of her son—DiRaimo emphasized the impact of genetic counseling, the value of health advocacy work, and the many paths available in STEM beyond traditional clinical roles.

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Class 6 Fellows Announced!

A record number of high school students from Montgomery County and Baltimore in Maryland from 16 different schools have been selected for our Class 6!

Thinking about joining Class 7 to begin in January 2026? Visit our Apply page to learn more!

 
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The Fellowship

The core component of The Sandra Lee Heyman Foundation is an 18-month long Fellowship for high school students who enjoy science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and are curious to learn more about exciting potential careers in these areas. Fellows will meet with STEM leaders, visit leading STEM institutions in the DC area, and access peers and mentors to support career exploration in STEM.

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The Sandra Heyman Higher Mathematics Award

For over 20 years, the Sandra Heyman Higher Mathematics Award has been awarded to a high performing math student at Richard Montgomery High School, the school where Sandra Heyman was a math teacher for over a decade. Winners are commemorated on a plaque that hangs in the school’s math department and given a cash award.

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Get Involved

Want to get involved? Let us know how—we would love to hear from you! We offer a variety of ways to get involved to further out mission.

 

APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP

Students interested in applying for the Fellowship should contact us here. We would love to hear from you!

Volunteer opportunities

Interested in speaking with or mentoring our current, past, and future Fellows? Please let us know.

Make a Donation

Make a financial donation to help fund the operations of our Fellowship. All donations are tax deductible.