Using a collective impact model and harnessing the resources of the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem, the
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) was established in January 2020 by GSK and the Philadelphia Education Fund). Its goal is to cultivate STEM equity, access, and inclusion in STEM career pathways for Philadelphia students who are traditionally
underrepresented in STEM occupations.

The Ecosystem and the Collective share the common objective of providing Philadelphians with equitable access to STEM education, resources, and opportunities. The Ecosystem’s mission is:               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. The Collective’s goal is specific to career access, and “increase the number of Black, Latinx and women Philadelphia students going into STEM careers by 2030.” One way to visualize this is that the Collective is focusing on one very important element of the Ecosystem – so important, that it generated its own funding, infrastructure, goals, and objectives.

We are continually working to maximize the synergy between the Ecosystem and the Collective to effectively use members’ time and energy. Do not hesitate to contact Betsy Payne for additional details or information.