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Mission

To increase the number of Black, Latinx and women Philadelphians going into STEM careers by 2030.

Vision

100% of STEM careers in Philadelphia are demographically
proportional to the population of working-age Philadelphians.​

Laboratory Scientist

Achieving our Vision

This 10-year collaborative effort aims to bring together Philadelphia schools, out-of-school time providers, universities and colleges, businesses, employers, local government and the philanthropic community using a collective impact approach to identify and close gaps confronting individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM.

Hear From Our Youth

The "Hear From Our Youth" campaign has created a space on PSEC's social media platform for young students of Philadelphia a platform to share their interests, future aspirations, and why they're passionate about STEM. We believe that by showcasing the diverse voices and perspectives of our youth, we can inspire more students to pursue STEM careers and achieve our 2030 goal.

Click HERE to join the campaign!

"STEM has had a huge impact on my life. Getting involved in STEM from a young age was pivotal for me. It sparked an interest that I carried into university, where it has opened up many opportunities, like engaging in exciting research projects and gaining exposure to new ideas and technologies. STEM has consistently challenged me, pushing me to think critically and solve complex problems. These experiences have not only broadened my perspective but also boosted my confidence to venture into areas I never thought possible. Overall, STEM has been a journey of growth and discovery for me."

Mariah Wright-Moses  

Junior at University of Pennsylvania

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Collective Impact

Collective Impact: Overview

Achieving Large -Scale Change through Collective Impact Involves 5 Key Conditions for Shared Success

Shared Measurement 

Collecting data and measuring results consistently across all participants ensures efforts remain aligned and participants hold each other accountable

Common Agenda

All participants have a shared vision for change including a common understanding of the problem and a joint approach to solving it through agreed upon actions

Mutually Reinforcing Activities

Participant activities must be differentiated while still being coordinated through a mutually reinforcing plan of action 

Continuous Communication

Consistent and open communication is needed across the many players to build trust, assure mutual objectives, and appreciate common motivation

Backbone Support

Creating and managing collective impact requires a separate organization with staff and a specific set of skills to serve as the backbone for the entire initiative and coordinate participating organizations and agencies 

Source: Channeling Change: Making Collective Impact Work, 2012; FSG Interviews

Collective impact is a network of community members, organizations, and institutions who advance equity by learning together, aligning, and integrating their actions to achieve population and systems level change. It brings people together in a structured way to achieve social change. Collective Impact Forum

To learn more about Collective Impact we suggest the following:

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