We’re thrilled to announce that Nyla Nova STEMversity® and our founder, Nakeisha Washington, were honored as one of the “Top 9” women-led companies at The Startup Ladies’ 4th Annual Invest In Women Founders Summit, held in Indianapolis at the close of 2025. Nakeisha’s leadership and vision for early STEM education were highlighted as a standout moment of the event. With more than 25 years in education, she continues to inspire children through innovative, hands-on learning kits, books, music,...

Nyla Nova STEMversity® was born from a simple idea — that every child deserves to explore, imagine, and thrive in STEM. Behind that vision is founder Nakeisha Washington, whose journey from educator to STEM advocate was recently featured on the "Your Life, Your Story – Rise Up" podcast. In this inspiring episode, Nakeisha shares how a quiet nudge and a powerful moment with her daughter led to the creation of Nyla Nova STEMversity®. She opens up about the transition from 25 years in education...

At Nyla Nova STEMversity® we believe STEM should be fun, hands-on, and for everyone. But did you know that a big part of what lets us bring this vision to life is artificial intelligence? In our latest podcast interview, our founder Nakeisha Washington shares how AI has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a key member of our team! Here’s how AI helps us create, scale, and personalize the Nyla Nova experience: Saving time, scaling impact: From writing grants to breaking up podcasts into...