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Making Connections to Explore!
Project Exploration connects student experiences through programs, field trips, STEM mentors and in some cases attending a ball! Madison participated in Summer of Science and shares her experience including attending the Museum of Science and Industry’s Columbian Ball!
Meet Juanita, PE STEM Professional and Founder and CEO of BIM For Better
Juanita did not see herself exploring science or engineering because of her perceived challenge with math. However, through her internship, she was introduced to data analysis and developing spreadsheets. Her ability to tell a story using data boosted her confidence since she now saw math differently.
Meet Anthony Ritter, Project Exploration STEM Facilitator!
Project Exploration has a new facilitator for our Science Giants and Brothers4Science programs named Anthony Ritter.
Changing the Face of Science for 20 years! Reflection from Heather King
Heather shared advice to her younger self and to current Project Exploration students, saying “there’s no exact and linear path through life or through a career. There are so many ways to apply your skills and passions! Don’t be afraid to take risks and pursue opportunities, even if they don’t quite fit with the norm.
All Girls Expedition travels to Glenhagen Farms
All Girls Expedition was an unforgettable experience. This expedition was a great solution to bringing about experiential STEM learning experiences for all of us.
Partnerships Matter, in STEM Education!
Partnerships Matter, in STEM Education! Project Exploration has been at the forefront of impacting underserved communities and youth by delivering STEM education...
Meet Alina Nuth, Project Exploration’s newest STEM Facilitator!
Meet Alina Nuth A Chicago native who earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign, in 2011. Her passion for arts, nature, science, and health runs deep and she chose to work for Project...
Forensic Investigators help Murder Mystery guests solve the crime!
Teens learn how to collect and analyze evidence, they are introduced to microscopy and drug chemistry and identify latent prints and DNA, using authentic techniques, materials, and instrumentation used for securing, searching, recording, collecting, and examining physical evidence.
Project SYSTEMIC Leads Community Mapping Sessions: Reflections on Problem Structuring Methods
Using Systems Thinking to Understand Local Perspectives on STEM Ecosystems Over a two week period this summer, Project Exploration held 19 problem-structuring method sessions with over 100 community stakeholders from the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. These sessions...