If you are already interested in STEM, or just thinking you might want to explore it, check out the Connect to Tech STEM Search Engine. The best places to get started include: your own school (electives, clubs, guidance counselors), a local museum or research organization such as the Cradle of Aviation, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, etc.; and local universities – many have programs like the New York State funded Science and Technology Entry Programs, or summer and school break programs.