
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem
Post-Secondary Education Workgroup

LONG-TERM GOAL:
Philadelphia K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions work together, and with local employers, to formalize diverse pathways that recruit, immerse, and inspire Black and Latinx students and women to enter STEM fields.
Long-Term Indicators
Percentage of schools with high-quality STEM experiences
Number of students entering STEM majors or careers
Number of students that report inspiration to pursue STEM
Collective Actions
Evolve Post-secondary STEM Curricula to establish and/or connect students to effective low/no tuition STEM courses, certificates and degree options
Support Post-Secondary & Industry Collaborations to increase number of paid internship and work experience opportunities available to underrepresented students
Co-Chairs
David Zuzga, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair
The Wistar Institute
Alyssa Leystra
Education Coordinator, Academic Affairs
Fox Chase Cancer Center