Charm City STEM League
Mission and Vision
Vision:
The Charm City STEM League (CCSL) is a JHU student-led program that envisions a future where every student has the opportunity to explore their passions in STEM, develop skills and confidence to excel in STEM careers, and form beneficial relationships with mentors in their community.
Mission:
CCSL empowers Baltimore City students to pursue STEM education beyond classroom lessons by engaging students in active learning and scientific inquiry through Science Olympiad, a national STEM competition. We use a unique combination of small group mentoring, engaging events, and resource services to facilitate student success in STEM. We aim to inspire young students to explore their STEM passions and instill confidence by supporting their overall academic growth.
We strive to:
Empower Baltimore students through STEM education beyond the classroom
Engage students in active learning and scientific inquiry
Inspire young students to explore their passions in science and support their academic growth
Our Core Values
We ignite curiosity and catalyze confidence in our students, teachers and mentors to empower all to explore their unique STEM passions and reach their full potential.
We believe in social justice for all and utilize our time, knowledge, and access to resources to build a more equitable STEM education environment for the students and teachers of Baltimore City.
We are a network of dedicated volunteers aiming to responsibly serve the Baltimore City community. We serve so our partner teachers and the next generation of scientists and engineers have the tools and confidence to excel in STEM.
We are devoted to forming and maintaining strong relationships with our students, teachers, and peers to establish a connected community that promotes lifelong STEM learning through collaboration.