Sense of Belonging and STEM After-School Programs

Sense of Belonging and STEM After-School Programs

By Program Evaluations Manager Miguel Angel Vazquez III Illustration by Benjamin Cummings for Project Exploration. As human beings, we naturally seek a sense of belonging within the social systems we are a part of. This need is particularly salient within educational...
Spring Programs Spotlight

Spring Programs Spotlight

Project Exploration (PE) has created transformative learning opportunities for youth underrepresented in the sciences–particularly students of color and girls – for more than 23 years.  While Fall program sessions are intended to expose students to and get them...
Cisco Meraki Helping to Build a Future of STEM Leaders

Cisco Meraki Helping to Build a Future of STEM Leaders

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.

Making Connections to Explore!

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!

Changing the Face of Science for 20 years! Reflection from Heather King

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.

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