Project Exploration Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Project Exploration is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to science for youth who are underrepresented in STEM, with emphasis on low-income students, students of color, and young women. Its programs provide hands-on learning, long-term mentorship, and opportunities in reading, writing, public speaking, fieldwork, and leadership to help students explore STEM careers and develop the skills and mindset for lifelong learning. The organization serves K-12 students through out-of-school-time activities, spring break and summer programs, and new initiatives like the Building Block Club, aiming to engage students, sustain their interest in science, and improve educational outcomes such as high school graduation and college enrollment in science-related fields. Based in Chicago, Project Exploration operates within the primary and secondary education sector, establishing ongoing relationships with scientists and communities to support year-round youth development and concrete pathways into scientific study and careers.