What We Do

Charm City STEM League (CCSL) aims to increase academic performance in Baltimore City schools, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. We hold after-school mentoring sessions at over 20 Baltimore City Public Schools annually, serving students in grades 3-12. In addition to providing mentoring support, we also provide free curriculum resources and material kits to our partner schools. Each year we also host free or low-cost events to engage students on the Homewood campus in hands-on STEM activities and tournament preparation.

CCSL advances Hopkins’ commitment to Baltimore through sustained partnerships that support STEM learning in local schools. The program connects university mentors with school Science Olympiad teams and provides instructional resources, materials, and enrichment opportunities. Its Baltimore focus supports recurring school visits and ongoing collaboration with teachers. School requests, mentoring needs, and the availability of university mentors provide the educational and operational basis for these partnerships