Project Scientist

Year Founded
2013
EIN
46-1763945
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Dr. Patrice S Johnson
Primary Contact Name
Jacki Lane
Main Address

548 Market St PMB 83994
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States

What We Do

Founded in Charlotte, Project Scientist is an education nonprofit delivering high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to girls* from marginalized and underserved communities. We offer summer and after-school programs in partnership with local schools, school districts, nonprofit organizations and STEM Companies.

Our programs feature engaging themes and hands-on activities led by highly credentialed, Project Scientist-certified teachers. Students meet accomplished STEM role models from leading companies, including Trane Technologies, Duke Energy, Pentair, Ally Bank, Albemarle, and Nucor.

All Project Science educators receive advanced training through the Project Scientist Teaching Institute. They learn how to integrate gender and racially equitable teaching strategies in any educational setting. These strategies are proven to improve student outcomes and build educator confidence.

Our programs cultivate girls’ belief in their own abilities. With Project Scientist,  girls know there is a place in STEM for them.

Join us by donating to Project Scientist today! We also have volunteer opportunities for women in STEM and anyone who would like to assist during after-school and summer programs.

*While we focus on students who identify as girls, Project Scientist is committed to serving children of all gender identities and expressions. 

Interesting Info
  • To date, we have provided nearly 116,000 STEAM education experiences, impacting over 24,000 girls from communities across the United States and Mexico.
Geographic Location

North Carolina

Project Scientist builds girls' confidence in their STEM abilities.
Hands-on STEM fun
Project Scientist programs inspire joy and wonder.
Project Scientist lets girls know, "You look like a scientist."
A day of discovering virtual reality