The drive for broader participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has resulted in a growing interest in out-of-school programs that bring enriching educational experiences to children from ethnic and racial groups that are traditionally underrepresented, particularly children from low-income households. Ideally, such programs would have clear strategies for recruiting students from low-income communities, thereby minimizing barriers to participation, such as transportation and cost. Although many local organizations are clear in their purpose, strategies that

Careers in the U.S. that require STEM knowledge have grown rapidly, reinforcing the need to develop a futureworkforce that is prepared to meet growing business needs and solve global challenges. Considering that there is a low number ofstudents pursuing STEM degrees and the low percentages of minority students in the STEM pipeline, STEM education hasbeen a focus of local and national education curriculum reform efforts. Extending beyond the classroom, university, industry,and other stakeholders have partnered to develop the future workforce by focusing on STEM K-12 outreach programming.We

Careers in the U.S. that require STEM knowledge have grown rapidly, reinforcing the need to develop a future workforce that is prepared to meet growing business needs and solve global challenges. Considering that there is a low number of students pursuing STEM degrees and the low percentages of minority students in the STEM pipeline, STEM education has been a focus of local and national education curriculum reform efforts. Extending beyond the classroom, university, industry, and other stakeholders have partnered to develop the future workforce by focusing on STEM K-12 outreach programming. We