The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) was founded in January 2020 by GSK and the Philadelphia Education Fund, utilizing a collective impact model and the resources of the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem. Its mission is to promote equity, access, and inclusion in STEM career pathways for Philadelphia students who are typically underrepresented in STEM fields.

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Both the Ecosystem and the Collective aim to ensure equitable access to STEM education, resources, and opportunities for Philadelphians. The Ecosystem’s mission focuses on enhancing collaboration, identifying resource gaps, and improving the quality of STEM education to provide fair access to STEM opportunities for all children and youth. The Collective specifically targets increasing the number of Black, Latinx, and women students from Philadelphia entering STEM careers by 2030.

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The Collective emphasizes a critical aspect of the Ecosystem, leading to its own funding, infrastructure, goals, and objectives. We are committed to maximizing the collaboration between the Ecosystem and the Collective to efficiently utilize the time and efforts of all members. For more information, contact Betsy Payne.