Project Exploration

Changing the Face of Science

Project Exploration has been at the forefront of impacting under-served communities and youth by delivering STEM education programs and influencing a citywide conversation that aims to combat STEM deserts through partnership development. At the core of PE’s mission we see STEM education as an imperative and social justice issue.

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Mission

Project Exploration creates transformative learning opportunities for youth underrepresented in the sciences — particularly students of color and girls — by equipping them with the skills, practices, and mindset needed for a lifelong pursuit of learning.

Number of Programs

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Programs with STEM Mentors

Students Served

Project Exploration aims to increase traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM careers while integrating STEM learning and experiences into everyday life.

Latest News

Spring Programs Wrap-Up at Project Exploration

by Kelsey Galante | May 24, 2019 | Broadening Participation, News, Out of school time, Project Exploration 20th Anniversary, Sisters4Science, STEM, STEM Corporate Partners, STEM Facilitators, West Side STEM Learning Center, Youth-Science Pathway Programs | 0 Comments

Project Exploration hosted its 20th annual Reflection of Knowledge at Cisco Meraki on Thursday, May 16, 2019. This year, the Reflection of Knowledge brought together nearly 50 youth from Sisters4Science, Brothers4Science, and the West Side STEM Learning Center. Each program shared their favorite project from the year, presenting their findings and highlighting the challenges and how they worked through them.

Cisco Meraki Helping to Build a Future of STEM Leaders

by Kamentha Pillay | January 31, 2019 | Access to STEM Learning, Broadening Participation, Partner Spotlight, Project Exploration Junior Board, STEM Corporate Partners, West Side STEM Learning Center | 0 Comments

Project Exploration values the connection students make to real STEM experiences. Creating opportunities to expose students to STEM mentors and STEM-related environments has been a hallmark of Project Exploration programs. We always seek opportunities where our students can meet STEM professionals and can take trips to labs, nature centers, and corporations. These experiences build our students ability to see the options available to them if they are interested in STEM fields.

Project Exploration Team Explores Options!

by Kelsey Galante | January 31, 2019 | Chicago STEM Pathways Cooperative, News | 0 Comments

Project Exploration Professional Development Kelsey Galante, Chicago STEM Co-op Manager, attended a mini-conference hosted by the Tampa Bay STEM Network. She was among almost 50 STEM educators who engaged in professional development workshops provided by WozU...

Upcoming Events

May 10, 2018

Project Exploration Meet and Greet

Interested in getting involved with PE and help lead student activities? Attend the Project Exploration Junior Board On-boarding meeting!

Eventbrite - Project Exploration Junior Board On-boarding Meeting

JUNE 4, 2018

Project Exploration Summer Kick-off at Lagunitas!

Join Project Exploration for a night of fun, laughs, door prize drawings, and enjoy a locally brewed beer while supporting STEM education!

Eventbrite - Project Exploration's Lagunitas Summer Kick-off!!!

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