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Post-Secondary Education Workgroup

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LONG-TERM GOAL:
Philadelphia K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, and local employers work together to formalize diverse pathways that recruit, immerse, and inspire Black, Latinx and women Philadelphians to enter STEM fields.

 

Short-term Outcomes

Post-secondary institutions consider a

wide range of skills and experiences for

entry into STEM programs of study

(e.g., eliminate SAT/ACT scores).

Medium-term Outcomes

Post-secondary institutions accept a

wide range of skills and experiences into

STEM program admissions decisions.

Black, Latinx, and women Philadelphia public school students have increased opportunities for remediation and preparation to enter and excel in post-secondary STEM programs.

Post-secondary degree and non-degree

STEM programs have access to resources

that allow them to provide real-world and career-transferrable experiences that

facilitate entry into STEM careers.

More Black, Latinx, and women

Philadelphia public high school students consider majoring in STEM fields

Utilization and successful completion of remediation and preparation increases among students who 1) are in need of remediation and/or  2) are interested in post-secondary STEM programs.

Post-secondary degree and non-degree

STEM programs provide real-world and

career-transferrable experiences that

facilitate entry to STEM careers.

More women and Black and Latinx

Philadelphia public high school graduates

major and graduate in STEM fields.

Co-Chairs

David Zuzga, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair

The Wistar Institute

Alyssa Leystra
Education Coordinator, 
Academic Affairs

Fox Chase Cancer Center

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