Project Exploration

Project Exploration has been at the forefront of impacting under-served communities and youth by delivering STEM education programs and influencing a citywide conversation to combat STEM deserts for more than 21 years. We see STEM education as an imperative and social justice issue. If you are a student, we invite you to join our free, high-quality STEM programs ready to explore. To members of our community, please join us in helping the next generation of trailblazers in science, technology, engineering, and math reach their full potential.

Together, we are changing the face of science!

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Mission

Project Exploration creates transformative learning experiences, pathways, and a community for youth underrepresented in STEM, especially low-income students, students of color and young women, allowing them to explore STEM careers and equip them with the necessary skills, practices, and mindset needed for lifelong learning.

2020 Impacts

Number of Programs

STEMkits Distributed for Virtual Programs

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Virtual Summer of STEAM Camp Participants

Percent More Students Served Since 2019

STEM-related Field Trips and Program Events

2020 Highlights

Latest News

Join Us for In-Person STEM Pop-Ups!

by Omar Takadoum | July 9, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to offer in-person summer programming opportunities to young people across the South and West sides of Chicago. We've been here for 22 years, and we continue to be here to ensure all young people have access to high-quality, hands-on learning...

Transforming the learning experience

by Omar Takadoum | June 7, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

My Experience with Osmo for Schools by Omar Takadoum During spring break, I had the amazing opportunity to work with young students on the Osmo for Schools’ Tangram app. The app uses different shapes to challenge the students and develop their problem solving...

The Underacknowledged History of Women in STEM

by Kelli Beyer | March 31, 2021 | News, Sisters4Science | 0 Comments

Historically, the scientific achievements of women have been overlooked and undervalued across the globe. In fact, women are represented in only 0.5% of all recorded history, according to The Representation Project! Although, it is important to understand that this...