RESOURCES
Resource Lists:
Most of the resources listed on this page pertain to STEM teachers, but if you have a need related to your ability to serve your community or your students, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We are happy to help where we can.
Links to active resource databases
Philadelphia Programs & initiatives: The City of Philadelphia website has plenty of links to the many aid programs run in Philadelphia– anywhere from housing to intramural basketball leagues
STEM Ecosystem Database: The STEM ecosystem has on its website a map with many organizations and short blurbs regarding how they look to improve STEM education Equity.
STEM Ecosystem Resources: There are many useful organizations and links to STEM resources.
STEM and community newsletters
PHENND: (Philadelphia Higher education Network for Neighborhood Development) PHENND does a lot of work throughout Philadelphia to connect campuses to communities, their newsletter provides many different education related opportunities
Franklin Institute: The Franklin Institute does a large amount of STEM programming through the city, they’re a very old organization with a science museum that can be found on the Parkway in Center City.
Science Center: The Science Center looks to invest in Philadelphia science, many opportunities for students and for training can be found on their newsletter
STEM Ecosystem: The STEM ecosystem is an offshoot of the Philadelphia Education Fund that looks to increase STEM education equity, joining their newsletter/organization provides large access to a broader network of organizations looking to improve STEM equity.
After School Resources
PACTS (Partnership for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science): is a youth leadership experience run through the Franklin Institute designed to create pathways and connections for students to prepare for future involvement in STEM.
Junior Stem Academy: Community College of Philadelphia now offers year-round programming for rising 6th through 8th grade students through our Jr. STEM Academy to get engaged in STEM.
WINS (Women in Natural Sciences): Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) is a free after-school and summer science enrichment program at the Academy of Natural Sciences serving young women from underrepresented communities and households facing financial limitations within the Philadelphia School District.
Temple University K-12 student Programs: Temple University offers a variety of after school experiences for children for all subjects.