Join the McKinney Center for STEM Education and Compass Pro Bono to enhance our initiatives for Philadelphia’s STEM community. If you're in the Philly area, please take our survey by February 6, 2026. Your feedback is vital in shaping our future resources and experiences. Thank you for your support—we look forward to sharing the results this spring!
ABOUT
The Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem is a network of collaborators that are actively engaged and participate in local STEM Education efforts. As one of over 100 international STEM Ecosystems, we bring together cross-sector partners, schools, afterschool programs, colleges, businesses, community organizations, and government agencies, to create powerful STEM learning experiences.
Our Ecosystem thrives on a collective impact model, which encompasses a vibrant landscape of STEM programming and educational opportunities across the Greater Philadelphia area. To help navigate our initiatives and their connections, explore our Ecosystem Logic Model.
MISSION
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By increasing collaboration, identifying gaps in resources and enhancing the quality of STEM education, the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem promotes just and equitable access to STEM opportunities for all children and youth.​
VISION
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All young people in Philadelphia have equal access to quality STEM education, STEM employment, and STEM career opportunities.
JOIN THE ECOSYSTEM
Membership Benefit:
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Contact and collaboration with people from different sectors of STEM education within the Ecosystem, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective and the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem.
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Access to an agile network of colleagues that respond quickly to inquiries
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Ability to influence STEM education, policy, and funding
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Connections to national and international Ecosystems and their issues, ideas, and resolutions
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Invitation to special meetings and webinars
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No fees to become or obligations with being a STEM Ecosystem member