Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem
Post-Secondary Education Workgroup
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