The Center for Education is proud to announce the revival of our STEM internship program. The STEM internship program is a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and social justice oriented program for Philadelphia high school students who have been impacted by community violence. Through a variety of educational programs, interns explore the impact of violence upon themselves and their communities while improving their understanding of science, technology, and medicine.
The program's revival was made possible thanks to a generous grant from GSK. GSK issued the grant as part of the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, a collaborative project launched by GSK and the Philadelphia Education Fund last year. The Collective aims to increase STEM programs in the Philadelphia community, create equitable and diverse education-to-career pathways, and establish work environments where women, Black people, and Latinx people thrive. The overarching goal of the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is to increase the number of women and Black and Latinx students entering careers in STEM.
We are excited for the opportunity to serve more Philadelphia high school students and help them achieve their career goals. Recruitment for the new STEM internship cohort will begin soon.