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Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem

The Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem is a network of collaborators that are actively engaged and participate in local STEM Education efforts. An initiative of the Philadelphia Education Fund's McKinney Center for STEM Education, it is dedicated to fostering equitable access to STEM opportunities for children and youth throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. As one of over 100 international STEM Ecosystems, we bring together cross-sector partners, schools, afterschool programs, colleges, businesses,  community organizations, and government agencies, to create powerful STEM learning experiences.

MISSION

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By increasing collaboration, identifying  gaps in resources and enhancing the quality of STEM education, the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem promotes just and equitable access to STEM opportunities for all children and youth.​

 

VISION

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All young people in Philadelphia have equal access to quality STEM education, STEM employment, and STEM career opportunities.

​​​Our Ecosystem thrives on a collective impact model, which encompasses a vibrant landscape of

STEM programming and educational opportunities across the Greater Philadelphia area.

Through the efforts of our Steering Committee, Workgroups, a network of over 1,000 members, 

we are committed to creating pathways for success in STEM for all students. 

Together, we believe that when students excel in STEM, the entire community thrives.

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Join us making a difference!

dedicated Steering committee

The Ecosystem's Steering Committee is a group representing varied sectors of Philadelphia. They cultivate and direct synergy between the Ecosystem goals, objectives, activities, and workgroups. 

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robust workgroups

Workgroups are formed by members around a topic of interest. The group sets a goal and develops a plan of action to be accomplished.  Workgroups align their work with one or more of the parts of the Ecosystem mission.​

diverse members

Ecosystem Members are a diverse and dynamic spectrum of individuals and organizations who are engaged in the Ecosystem's goal of promoting just and equitable access to STEM opportunities for children and youth in the Philadelphia.

​​​Our Ecosystem thrives on a collective impact model, which encompasses a vibrant landscape of

STEM programming and educational opportunities across the Greater Philadelphia area.

Through the efforts of our Steering Committee, Workgroups, a network of over 1,000 members, 

we are committed to creating pathways for success in STEM for all students. 

Together, we believe that when students excel in STEM, the entire community thrives.

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Join us making a difference!

JOIN THE ECOSYSTEM

Membership Benefit:

  • Contact and collaboration with people from different sectors of STEM education within and beyond the Ecosystem, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective and the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem.

  • Access to an agile network of colleagues that respond quickly to inquiries 

  • Ability to influence STEM education, policy, and funding

  • Connections to national and international Ecosystems and their issues, ideas, and resolutions

  • Invitation to special meetings and webinars

  • No fees to become or obligations with being a STEM Ecosystem member

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