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Meet Katrina Miller, STEM Professional!
Katrina Miller a University of Chicago Physics PhD candidate and particle astrophysics researcher from Meza, Arizona was drawn to Project Exploration’s motto, “Changing the Face of Science”. As she reflects on her own experience she would have loved to have been in a program that introduced her to the sciences when she was younger.
Environmental adventures: Making The World Our Own
“Environmental Adventures closes out another great season with a firework display of student led projects, professional guest speakers, and a very special field trip.”
Brothers4Science: Volcanoes & Dinosaurs Ruled the Maker MOB Event!
“Jurassic World was brought to life at the Maker Mob event on December 14, 2017!”
Explore Engineering: Money and School and Cars! Oh My!
“Explore Engineering Fall 2017 program flew by so fast!”
Sisters4Science – Funston: Looking Towards the New Year!
The fall semester in review by S4S Facilitator Sandra Munoz!
Sisters4Science – Spencer: Cardboard + Spoons = A Pin-Ball Machine!?
The Sisters4Science made pinball machines out of cardboard boxes and spoons!
Dusabling, reclaiming what belongs to you! In Memory of Bryant Williams
STEM Professionals Impact At Project Exploration (PE), we value building relationships with students, but we also cultivate relationships with STEM Professionals. In many cases, these relationships have opened up opportunities for our youth, partnerships to increase...
Jaclyn Carmichael, Program Director shares her busy Fall!
Jaclyn Carmichael, Project Exploration Program at DML Hello everyone! My name is Jaclyn Carmichael and I am the Program Director for Project Exploration! It has been a busy time of travel these past couple months for me and I wanted to share a little about what I’ve...
Authentic STEM Experiences Help Change the Face of Science
Project Exploration (PE) works to find ways to engage our participants in real-world and authentic experiences. In our middle school programs, we provide trips to various STEM rich institutions in Chicago to build their understanding of STEM in everyday careers. With our high school programs that focus on a STEM specific discipline, identifying authentic experiences becomes more creative. However, with effective partnerships we find organizations willing and ready to help us fulfill this goal!