We’re proud to introduce our inaugural STEAM Grant recipients! 🎉
Five grants. Five remarkable people.
✨ Kacie Lees
🌊 Kate Mueller
🔐 Jennifer Nolan Johnson
💻 Tenly Dessalines
🌍 Dorcas Osangiri
Swipe to meet them → then head to the link in bio to read about their work.
To everyone who applied: thank you. Our next round of grants will be announced soon.
#STEAMgrants #somethingFoundation #STEAM #nonprofit #communityimpact #artandscience #grantsforartists #grantsforeducators
Meet Millie. 🐾
This sweet brindle girl is waiting for her forever home at @kauaihumanesociety — and we got to spend the whole day with her exploring Kaua’i. 🌺 She napped on our laps, zoomed around outside, and even scored a special pup cup (shaved ice with bone broth!) from @riptidesshaveicekauai . Safe to say she lived her best life. 🍧
The @kauaihumanesociety has an incredible program that lets shelter dogs get out of the kennel for a day of adventures with volunteers and visitors — and honestly, it’s one of the best things you can do while on the island.
Here’s the part that might change your life: **mainland folks can adopt Millie (and other Kaua’i shelter dogs) for just $200 (west coast) $300 (east coast) this month** — and that includes a crate AND a flight to bring her straight to you. 🛫🐕
She’s gentle, snuggly, and has the most soulful eyes you’ve ever seen. She deserves a couch to call her own.
DM @kauaihumanesociety or check their link in bio to learn more about adopting Millie! 🤍
#AdoptDontShop #KauaiHumaneSociety #AdoptMe #RescueDog #KauaiDogs #DogAdoption #MainlandAdoption #Kauai #Hawaii #ShelterdogsoInstagram #Brindle #millieneedsahome
✨ New project alert! ✨
We just launched a complete rebrand for Level—a fractional finance marketplace that’s changing how businesses access financial expertise.
From custom logo design to a fully responsive website, we created a brand identity that scales as ambitiously as the businesses they serve. 💼📈
The best part? A customized CMS that lets Level manage everything independently, plus strategic SEO to help businesses find the financial support they need, exactly when they need it.
Swipe to see our work ➡️
#Branding #WebDesign #SmallBusiness #Startup #Finance #Design #BrandTransformation #WebsiteDesign
Meet Brigit, one of our incredible board members 🦋
Chemist. Apple patent holder. Published in Nature. Chief of Staff at OpenStar Technologies (fusion energy).
And in her free time? She explores botanical gardens around the world, painting and drawing the natural world.
This is what STEAM looks like - someone who sees no separation between science and art, between technical expertise and creative curiosity.
Brigit joined our board because she believes in equity in STEAM fields. She’s been leading diversity initiatives for 18 years and mentors through the State Department’s TechWomen program.
She understands that the best innovation happens when we remove barriers and support diverse voices. That’s exactly what our grants are about.
If you’re working on something that bridges disciplines, we want to support you.
Applications close Feb 15 - link in bio 🔗
#STEAMGrants #BoardSpotlight #ScienceAndArt #Interdisciplinary
A little over one month left and I’m already inspired by the applications we’ve received, but I know there are even more projects out there. 💙
Throughout my career, I’ve watched talented people hesitate because they don’t think they’re “qualified enough.”
If you’re working on something meaningful in STEAM, you ARE qualified.
Important: STEAM has grey areas. Your project doesn’t need to fit perfectly into one category. If your work bridges multiple disciplines - that’s what STEAM is all about.
Know someone who should apply? Tag them below! 👇
Applications close Feb 15.
Link in bio 🔗
#STEAMGrants #ApplyNow #AllAgesWelcome #InterdisciplinaryWork
A question I keep getting: “Why STEAM grants? Why now?”
Throughout my career as an artist, musician, and creative technologist, I’ve always worked to make STEAM ideas accessible to everyone. At NASA JPL, I watched engineers solve impossible problems. At the Field Museum, I saw scientists make groundbreaking discoveries. In my own creative practice, I’ve built bridges between art and science, making complex concepts tangible and engaging.
Every single breakthrough required resources - even small amounts - to buy equipment, attend conferences, access tools, create prototypes.
$1,000 might not sound transformative. But, it can be for anyone including:
- A student who can finally afford lab equipment
- An educator who can pilot a new teaching method
- An artist who can create work that sparks conversation
- A researcher who can present findings
- A musician who can explore the intersection of sound and technology
These small investments create ripple effects.
As someone who has spent their entire career making STEAM accessible, I know that barriers to entry shouldn’t prevent brilliant ideas from becoming reality.
Applications close February 15, 2026. If you’re working on something meaningful, I want to hear about it.
Link in bio: /grants
#STEAM #Innovation #MakeADifference #ArtMeetsScience #AccessibleEducation
I’m incredibly excited to share a milestone for @some_thing_foundation 🎉
Today, we’re launching our first-ever STEAM Grant Program - five grants of $1,000 each across Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
Throughout my career - from building immersive tools for astronauts at @nasajpl to creating exhibitions at the @fieldmuseum - I’ve seen how access to resources transforms ideas into reality.
Too often, brilliant projects stall not from lack of talent or passion, but from lack of funding.
That’s why we created this program. Open to everyone: any student at any level, educators, researchers, artists.
If you know someone working on a meaningful project, please share this with them. Applications open now through February 15, 2026.
Details: /grants 🔗 in bio ✨
Let’s build something incredible together.
#STEAMEducation #FounderStory #Innovation
✨ We’re thrilled to reveal our digital transformation project with @erinmckennasbakery ! ✨
Working alongside Erin and her amazing team was truly inspirational. Since 2005, she’s been on a mission to create inclusive, delicious treats for everyone - regardless of dietary restrictions.
Our team captured that same welcoming spirit online with:
📱 A completely reimagined website
📸 Fresh custom photography of their mouthwatering treats
💻 Seamless backend development
🎨 Playful, accessible design that feels as good as their gluten-free, vegan goodies taste!
The results? 47% more engagement, 3x higher conversions, and countless more people discovering that dietary restrictions don’t mean missing out on amazing bakery experiences.
We’re honored to help this incredible woman-owned business share their mission of making eating fun for everyone. 🧁✨
#DigitalTransformation #WomenOwnedBusiness #GlutenFree #Vegan #Kosher #WebDesign #InclusiveDesign #some_thingCompany
📣 Join me at the PST ART Open House this Saturday, March 1! I’ll be speaking on a fascinating panel: “Can the studio be a laboratory?” exploring the intersection of art and science 🔬🎨
Led by artist Lia Halloran, I’ll be joining artists Nancy Baker Cahill and Maru Garcia to discuss how artistic and scientific practices inform each other. As an artist and creative technologist, I’m excited to share my perspective!
The panel starts at 1:30PM - don’t miss it! The event is FREE with RSVP and full of talks, music, and performances. Check out the full schedule of events at pst.art/en/events/pst-art-open-house (link in bio)
Hope to see you there!
📢 Honored to announce my role as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Creative Armenia Week in Yerevan! 🇦🇲
This 7-day summit promises to be a transformative experience for creative professionals across industries. My talk will explore:
- Solving real problems using creativity and new technologies
- The importance of making and preserving free educational tools
- Lessons and projects from my career journey
I’m excited to meet fellow creatives and industry experts from around the world. If you’re attending, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas.
Let’s shape the future of creativity together. See you in Yerevan!
From art-tech-science fusion to @some_thing.co , I’ve been on a mission. But something was missing – those free educational tools we create? They often fade away. Not anymore. Enter @some_thing_foundation . 🎨🔬💻
Big news: I’m pledging 10% of my earnings to supercharge STEAM education! We’re talking grants, collaborations, and projects that stick around. No degree? No problem. Our grants are for everyone with a passion. 🎓💡
Want in on this revolution? Head to some-thing-foundation.org (link in bio) for more information. Board members, programs, amazing donors – we’ll keep you in the loop!
Ready to break barriers and light up the future? Let’s get curious, creative, and collaborative. Your wild ideas + our support = unstoppable innovation. 🚀🌟
#STEAM #ArtMeetsScience #InnovationNation #some_thingFoundation #FutureShapersWanted
I want to introduce you to @some_thing.co 🤝 It feels incredible to start sharing some of this work, and I’m excited to announce more projects and programs soon!
From internet-thing to interactive-thing to advice-thing, at @some_thing.co , we create accessible, sustainable experiences that push the boundaries of design and technology. Stay tuned for more exciting projects and collaborations. In the meantime, visit some-thing.co (🔗 in bio) and follow @some_thing.co for more updates ✨
Join us as we shape a brighter, more creative future! 💡
