In 2021, we are proud to support the following programs with GSK STEM Equity Grants:
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FirstHand Program
FirstHand connects middle and high school students of color from communities surrounding the Science Center’s West Philadelphia neighborhood to the resources of the Science Center ecosystem. The program supplements traditional classroom instruction with hands-on, mentored outside-of-school-time experiences. STEM professionals guide students through lab experiments, peer collaborations and pitching ideas to mock investors. FirstHand is unique due to its direct partnerships with under-resourced Philadelphia schools, its focus on industry-informed curricula aligned with the needs of STEM companies, and creative hands-on learning in a high-tech lab space. These experiences are integral to the impact of the program and to introducing students to STEM careers as viable and meaningful careers.
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