When 58% of high school girls feel STEM careers are out of reach, a bold new partnership invests in Detroit’s future—breaking barriers and building pathways for girls to become leaders in STEM. Detroit, MI: Project Scientist, a national nonprofit delivering high-quality education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to girls, is proud to… Continue reading National Nonprofit, Project Scientist, Brings Cutting-Edge STEAM Education to Detroit Girls with support from GM, Kellogg, Takeda, and Trane Technologies
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NBA Foundation Awards Grant to Project Scientist to Empower Girls in STEM
When 58% of high school girls feel STEM careers are out of reach, this New Partnership steps in to change the narrative for girls across the country—sparking confidence, curiosity and real opportunity. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN: Project Scientist, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing girls in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), is proud to… Continue reading NBA Foundation Awards Grant to Project Scientist to Empower Girls in STEM
Albemarle Foundation Donates $100,000 to Project Scientist, Helping Charlotte Girls Pursue STEM Careers
At a Time When Women Hold Barely 25% of the Nation’s STEM Jobs, the National Nonprofit’s Summer Program Will Help Inspire Girls Charlotte, NC – Project Scientist, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing girls with high-quality science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education, is excited to announce a $100,000 grant from Albemarle Foundation for… Continue reading Albemarle Foundation Donates $100,000 to Project Scientist, Helping Charlotte Girls Pursue STEM Careers
Project Scientist Names Dr. Patrice S. Johnson As New President and CEO
Johnson previously served as chief program officer of Black Girls CODE CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Project Scientist, a national education nonprofit that exposes under-resourced girls to the joys and possibilities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), announced today that Dr. Patrice S. Johnson, Ed.D, has joined the organization as its new President and CEO.… Continue reading Project Scientist Names Dr. Patrice S. Johnson As New President and CEO
Our Response to Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
A statement from Shana Benford, Chief Program and Impact Officer at Project Scientist: Our response to Supreme Court’s decision on Affirmative Action As the Chief Program and Impact Officer at Project Scientist, I am dedicated, along with our entire team, to support marginalized girls who identify as Black, Latine, Indigenous, or other persons of color… Continue reading Our Response to Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
Leading Women in STEM from Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Fort Worth join Project Scientist Board
Laguna Beach, Ca. -Project Scientist, a national non-profit that excites girls about STEM and ignites their confidence through virtual after-school and summer STEM programs, has added three high-powered women to its board. Errika Moore is executive director of the nationalSTEM Funders Network. It is a network of grant makers who are focused on ensuring equitable… Continue reading Leading Women in STEM from Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Fort Worth join Project Scientist Board
Project Scientist Partners with Ingersoll Rand to Solve STEM Gender Gap
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but hold less than a quarter of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Project Scientist, a nonprofit committed to exposing a diverse population of young girls to a high-quality STEM academy, seeks to close this gender gap. Ingersoll Rand,… Continue reading Project Scientist Partners with Ingersoll Rand to Solve STEM Gender Gap