Initiatives
Working in high-need, high-potential communitiesScience Club
Science Club is an afterschool, mentor-based science program for middle school youth. This program brings graduate student mentors together with small groups of students to conduct fun and engaging scientific investigations.
ESTELE: Elementary Science Teacher Leaders
Broadening access for K-5 teachers to high-quality training and coaching on Next Generation Science Standards pedagogy.
DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Science in Society designed a new STEM curriculum and integrated staff training program reflecting best practices in STEM teaching and learning. DIY STEM launched in 2024 at 5,400 clubs nationwide serving more than 3 million youth.
Science Club Summer Camp
Science Club Summer Camp is a three-week paid summer training and practicum program designed to help CPS third grade teachers meaningfully integrate the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in their own classrooms.
HELIX
HELIX is both a digital magazine and a training program to help scientists build public science communication skills. Developed in partnership with Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.