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Despite dire evidence of rising tree death, researchers found resilience and hope deep inside western Washington's forests. But it will take 21st-century monitoring methods to keep that hope alive.

In its latest of many lives, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey is often at sea, unavailable to park visitors. We recreated it virtually so more people than ever can explore its decks—and its stories.

Fog is a critical but mysterious water source for native plants during hot, dry summers at Cabrillo National Monument. Researchers used new technology to uncover the park’s fog patterns, showing the best places to restore damaged habitat.

Caribou—a type of deer closely related to reindeer—are intimately connected to their Arctic environment, which is experiencing rapid climate change. These animals are notoriously hard to study, but new video camera collars put the spotlight on how they’re responding.

Stories about history can change depending on who’s telling them. We used 3D imaging technology to share what life was like for young people who worked in textile mills in the early days of North American industry.

The National Park Service (NPS) faces a growing challenge: providing affordable and sustainable housing for its employees in some of the most beautiful but often remote locations in the country. To address this challenge, the NPS developed innovative housing prototypes.

The National Park Service (NPS) is on a mission to protect these special places, and STEM is playing a crucial role in addressing sustainability challenges through innovative, environmentally conscious solutions.

The NPS works closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) to pilot innovative technology projects, develop advanced traveler information systems, integrate shared mobility into parks, electrify transit fleets, and strategically locate electric vehicle charging stations.

Imagine a career where you could use your love of science and math to protect some of the most amazing places on Earth – our national parks! That's exactly what the National Park Service (NPS) is doing every day, thanks to the power of STEM.

The National Park Service is committed to protecting our nation's most treasured places, a commitment relies heavily on the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). From designing sustainable housing and transportation systems to using cutting-edge technology to preserve coastlines and ensure environmental justice, STEM is at the heart of what we do. Discover how the NPS applies STEM to address critical challenges and build a more sustainable future for our parks.