Our Vision
Our vision is a future where girls* and women have equal access to pursue their STEM education, careers and leadership aspirations, in a society that recognizes and harnesses the innovation generated by tapping into the full spectrum of gender, racial and diverse identities.
Our Vision
Our vision is a future where girls* and women have equal access to pursue their STEM education, careers and leadership aspirations, in a society that recognizes and harnesses the innovation generated by tapping into the full spectrum of gender, racial and diverse identities.
The Problem
Project Scientist was founded to address gender inequities in STEM education and help increase diversity in the STEM workforce:
The problem for girls in STEM begins as young as 4, 5, and 6 years old. There continues to be an implicit bias where STEM is treated as “for boys” by parents, teachers, and peers, and girls* underestimate their abilities as early as preschool.
Many girls lose confidence in math by third grade. However, boys are more likely to say they are strong in math by 2nd grade
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This underrepresentation continues in the workforce as well with women constituting only 26% of the STEM workforce and Latina, Black and Indigenous women representing less than 10%.
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STEM companies have sounded the alarm that 2 million STEM jobs will go unfilled by 2025. Further research has shown that the lack of diversity in STEM is leading to biases in medicine and technology further exacerbating inequities in our society. This is why we need more women and people of color to be represented in STEM and involved in finding solutions to our world’s pressing problems.
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The Solution
Project Scientist is working toward this bold vision and helping address the lack of diversity in STEM by igniting and cultivating confidence in girls through high-quality STEAM experiences.
Our unique approach includes:
A focus on girls ages 4 to 18 years from marginalized communities
Tuition-free programs validated by 3rd party evaluators (Lunaria)
Programs available in English and Spanish
Curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and taught by credentialed teachers upskilled by the Project Scientist Teaching Institute
Partnership with STEM Companies to host expeditions for students & connect them with role models
Parent and Caregiver engagement to ensure that our students receive holistic support in their STEM education journey.
STEM companies have sounded the alarm that 2 million STEM jobs will go unfilled by 2025. Further research has shown that the lack of diversity in STEM is leading to biases in medicine and technology further exacerbating inequities in our society. This is why we need more women and people of color to be represented in STEM and involved in finding solutions to our world’s pressing problems.
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*While we focus on those who identify as girls, Project Scientist is dedicated to serving children of all gender identities and expressions.