Project Exploration

Still Changing the Face of Science

Project Exploration has been at the forefront of impacting under-served communities by delivering STEM education programs and influencing a citywide conversations for more than 20 years. In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, PE’s resolve to reach youth and provide high-quality STEM programs remains unchanged. This is STEM@home.

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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.

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Latest News

Boeing Youth Lab Launches PE Students

by Naomi Oster | April 2, 2020 | Broadening Participation, News, STEM Corporate Partners, STEM Professionals, Technology | 0 Comments

Project Exploration has partnered with the Boeing Company to bring students from Chicago’s west and south side to work with Boeing employees and participate in a daylong rocket design challenge.

Meet Project Exploration’s New Program Director, Sarah Tinsman!

by Sarah Houberg | April 1, 2020 | News, Project Exploration | 0 Comments

Introducing Sarah Tinsman, Project Exploration’s New Program Director Sarah Tinsman is Project Exploration’s newest team member. She has jumped in with an emphasis on overseeing Programs and a new project in response to COVID-19, STEM@HOME. Every child, regardless of...

Inspire STEM for the Future! PE’s First Annual Black History Celebration

by Shnesa Wiggins | April 1, 2020 | Access to STEM Learning, Board, Broadening Participation, Family Engagement, News, Out of school time, STEM Professionals, West Side STEM Learning Center | 0 Comments

Project Exploration’s West Side STEM Learning Center (SLC) hosted its first annual Black History Month celebration. Inspire STEM for our Future, offered students, their families, and other members of the community the chance to experience the learning opportunities provided at the SLC.

Upcoming Events

May 10, 2018