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About Us:
Mission & Goals

Our Mission

The K-12 STEM Center is committed to providing equitable, culturally responsive opportunities for youth, families, and schools in STEM.
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Our Goals.

For 40 years, USC Viterbi School of Engineering has collaborated with K-12 schools, teachers, and students to strengthen STEM pathways that broaden college and career options. Our programs and research-based interventions offer project-based experiences that support the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards and serve the nation’s urgent need for a STEM-ready workforce.

Strategies and Initiatives

Develop strategies and initiatives to boost diversity, focusing on increasing representation of female, African American/Black, Hispanic/LatinX/Latine, and Native/Indigenous students in STEM programs.

STEM Programs

Provide STEM programs and activities locally and regionally to K-12 students, teachers, families, and communities.

Volunteering and Employment

Provide opportunities for USC students to engage in K-12 STEM outreach through volunteering and employment.

Education Networks

Facilitate and engage K-12 STEM education networks.

Provide Opportunities

Providing equitable, culturally responsive opportunities for youth, families, and schools in STEM.
Published on March 26th, 2024Last updated on September 18th, 2024