The STEMNetX Fellowship Class of 2026
STEMNetX prepares future STEM leaders by providing students with mentorship, research opportunities, professional development, and hands-on learning experiences that foster innovation, career readiness, and lasting impact.
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Students have participated in and benefited from our career workshops
Research Projects Funded
STEMNetX Supported Publications and Presentations
College and Nonprofit Partners
of our in-person students felt their STEM collaboration skills were improved through our workshops
of our Fellows are continuing careers and education in STEM
STEMNetX in the Media
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August 4, 2025
STEMNetX Fellowship - Discovering the Power of Research!
STEMnetX fellowships and Pitt research experiences help two mechanical engineering students step confidently into the future
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June 27, 2025
STEMNetX recognized by AAAS as a major STEM resource
Empowering College Students in STEM: Resources for Success
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June 02, 2025
STEMNetX , in partnership with PITT SPACE welcomes the Inaugural cohort of the Space Engineering Pathways Program - an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of STEM leaders through experiential learning and cutting-edge research opportunities.
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January 2025
American Physical Society - National Mentor Spotlight
Rama Bala, Founder and CEO of Chance to Change Lives recognized as a National STEM Mentor by APS
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October 23, 2024
CCL-US collaborates with Pitt Space to develop a new Space Engineering Pathways (SEP) program. -
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June 06, 2024
STEMNETX organizes NETL Tour to Grow Local Talent From Smaller Colleges, Universities -
May 22, 2024
Women of Quantum Technology: Dr. Rama ‘Bala’ Balasubramanian, President and CEO of Chance to Change Lives (CCL-US) -
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Nov 20, 2023
CCL-US provides funding for a Washington-Jefferson project to explore ways to stabilize coal mining site -
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April 6, 2023
Chance to Change Lives Partners with Washington Jefferson College for STEM Workforce Training in Western PA -
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December 15, 2022
CCL-US presents Freshman Ronard Pabi, a physics major, "Chance to Change Lives" Award for outstanding STEM Research. -
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July 17, 2025
Shooting the Moon to Illuminate the Stars
STEMnetX receives Moonshot Grant to collaborate with Pitt Space to promote STEM education in high school classrooms
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November 24, 2025
Andre Weaver ’27 presents during STEM Scholars Conference, wins undergraduate research award
Andre presents during the American Association for the Advancement of Science S-STEM Scholars Conference in San Diego, where he was awarded the Chance to Change Lives Undergraduate Research Award.
Our Vision
STEMNetX is a transformative STEM intiative powered by the Chance to Change Lives, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are committed to expanding access to high-impact STEM opportunities for college students by bridging the gaps in access to resources, awareness, capacity, and social capital
Our vision is to empower students to become future leaders in STEM fields