Resources
"The mission of Letters to a Pre-Scientist is to facilitate one-on-one connections to humanize STEM professionals, demystify STEM career pathways, and inspire all students to explore a future in STEM."
STEM professionals (grad students included) can sign up to become pen pals with students in 5th grade - 9th grade. Teachers register their entire class to participate in the program, but STEM professionals write to individual students (check their "about" page for details).
"The Shriver Center addresses critical social challenges by bridging campus and community through engaged scholarship and applied learning. Through the work of The Shriver Center, UMBC has become a national leader in applied learning, community engagement, and community-based service delivery."
"Thread harnesses the power of relationships to create a new social fabric of diverse individuals deeply engaged with young people facing the most significant opportunity and achievement gaps. Our community is committed to ending social isolation and building a more equitable culture in which everyone thrives."
A mentorship program that encompasses both school, future, and life outside of classroom.