Project Exploration

Helps Students Soar

Discover your spark where pioneers have revolutionized the field for 25 years. We shatter barriers and defy stereotypes, providing opportunities for underrepresented students to explore, pursue, and excel in STEM. Together, let’s change the face of science and empower the next generation of innovators.

Austin Spring Forward

Join us this week! (March 24th-March 30th)

Huge thanks to all of the local organizations who have signed up to be a part of our Austin Spring Forward Initiative!

Our youth are in for a jam-packed break full of innovative and fun experiences. Learn more and register for these exciting events at the link below!

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Checkout our New Logo!

With our 25th anniversary just around the corner, we decided to commemorate the occasion with a fresh look!

Project Exploration has been changing the face of science for 25 years, and going strong! We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone, and reflect on how far we’ve come with you.

Checkout the history of Project Exploration below!

The History of Project Exploration

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Direct Service Programs

Our Youth Science Pathways Programs leverage a personalized curriculum to provide students exposure to free, high-quality STEM experiences.

STEM Ecosystem

The Chicago STEM Pathways Cooperative unites stakeholders to address STEM education and career barriers through collaborative programs.

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2023 Impacts

Partner Sites

More likely that PE students will enroll in a four-year college than their peers

Students Served in Direct-Service Programs

STEM Co-op Member Organizations, Including Museums, Colleges, Public Entities, and more

Young Adult Stem Program Facilitators Deployed Annually to lead School Break Opportunities

More Students Served since Pre-Pandemic

Who We Are

Our mission is to create transformative learning experiences, pathways, and a community for underrepresented youth in STEM, especially low-income students, students of color, and young women. By exploring STEM careers, we equip them with the necessary skills, practices, and mindset for lifelong learning.

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Where We Are

Our direct-service community foci are on the South and West sides of Chicago, including the Austin, Bronzeville, Kenwood, East Garfield Park, Gage Park, Douglas, Lower West Side, Near West Side, and Back of the Yards community areas.

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Our Partners

These organizations partner with Project Exploration to create opportunities for underserved students, students of color, and young women in STEM fields. Their contributions ensure the success of PE programs and inspire aspiring innovators.

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Our son was starting to get bored in school. We are so grateful for PE – your programs are the only thing that’s challenging him right now.

– The Jones Family

My child is zoomed out – getting her interested in learning right now is a challenge. But not when she gets her STEMkit – she was so excited, she worked through 5 activities the first day we got it!

– Ms. Taylor, PE Parent

“It’s all she wanted for Christmas – robots and coding games. I’m going to need help with gift ideas now that PE turned her onto coding!”

– Ms. Wiggins, PE Parent

The Austin Experience:

Summer 2023 recap

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Upcoming Events

May 10, 2018