Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective

Meet Camille & Lamont. Camille is a Senior Scientist in Biopharmaceutics by day & an entrepreneur creating community with other Black STEM professionals outside of work through STEM So(ul)cial. She believes “STEM So(ul)cial has created a safe environment for Black aspiring and established STEM professionals around the country. I’m so happy Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is using its platform to amplify organizations like STEM So(ul)cial.” Lamont is a Chemist who has stepped away from the bench to pursue a more equitable and inclusive workplace full-time. He feels “representation in STEM is essential because it ensures that all voices are heard and valued, leading to more innovative solutions and advancements. By seeing people who look like them succeed in these fields, young aspiring scientists and engineers are empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.”

Meet Camille & Lamont. Camille is a Senior Scientist in Biopharmaceutics by day & an entrepreneur creating community with other Black STEM professionals outside of work through STEM So(ul)cial. She believes “STEM So(ul)cial has created a safe environment for Black aspiring and established STEM professionals around the country. I’m so happy Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is using its platform to amplify organizations like STEM So(ul)cial.” Lamont is a Chemist who has stepped away from the bench to pursue a more equitable and inclusive workplace full-time. He feels “representation in STEM is essential because it ensures that all voices are heard and valued, leading to more innovative solutions and advancements. By seeing people who look like them succeed in these fields, young aspiring scientists and engineers are empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.”

It's wonderful to hear that the second annual celebration of Philadelphia STEM Equity Week was such a success! With the collaboration of 11 partner organizations, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) delivered a range of incredible events throughout the city. From bird walks to Science on Tap, and culminating in the second annual PSEC STEMposium, the week-long programming was truly impressive. It's also fantastic to know that PSEC has received recognition from both the Philadelphia Mayor and the City Council, reaffirming the city's commitment to advancing equitable access to STEM education and careers for Philadelphians. We at GSK are proud to support this important initiative. To learn more ?? https://gsk.to/4evhXQq

Thank you to Black Girls Love Math?? founder Atiyah Harmon for your partnership in advancing equity in STEM educational opportunities in Philadelphia! It was an honor to recognize your contributions during last month's STEMposium. #STEMequity #STEMposium #PSEC #DiversityinSTEM

Interested in being a mentor? Sharing the information from the DEI Youth Network. #workforcedevelopment #youthempowerment #phillystemco

This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and The Wistar Institute is proud to celebrate the impact of registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, including our hallmark Biomedical Technician Training Program. Wistar’s Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center serves as a Philadelphia hub for the very best in biomedical training for a wide variety of participants looking to pursue careers in our life science sector — from undergraduates at our collaborating institutions to adults with a high school diploma or GED. #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA

Perfect day for this to arrive ?? ?? A reminder that we are not alone in our vision for a more equitable world… …that we’re here, already doing the work, together, and not going anywhere ??? Thank you to the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective for this recognition as a STEM Equity Leader. I’m am so proud of our work putting together the first PSEC DEIB Forum - ONWARD! Diana Lievano Betsy Payne James Tarver, PhD, MBA Lamont Terrell Luis Ta?ón Reyes Dia L. Jones, Ed.D. Stephen Podowitz-Thomas Jennifer Fei ōen studios #resilience #belonging #STEM

eCLOSE Institute was honored to be recognized as a ?Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective Event Host! Saturday was an amazing morning for a #Research4All #PD especially in my new #PSEC gear! eCLOSE looks forward to working with student scientists at BIG PICTURE PHILADELPHIA and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy starting THIS WEEK! They had great things to say about the new platform! YAY Cognativ Inc Identifying STEM synergies with Renee Harris, MSEd #STEMPrepAcademy, and connecting with Bonnee Breese Bentum, PhD to support even MORE #Philly #StudentScientists this academic year! If you missed eCLOSE at the #STEMEquityWeek events, stop by our table at the upcoming #EsperanzaCollegeofEasternUniversity #MinoritiesInHealthSciencesSymposium to learn more about #Research4All https://lnkd.in/etxEsiZN Thank you for your support during this awesome week of #STEMEquity Betsy Payne Dorianna Estes Elizabeth Braemer Isanuk

Thank you to everyone who participated in - and contributed to the success of - our 2024 STEM Equity Week “STEMposium”, which was held on Wednesday, October 30 at the Quorum at University City Science Center. The symposium brought together members of the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC), the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem, and collaborators in STEM education, policy and industry, for an opportunity to recognize the work being done by the Collective and Ecosystem members. Plenary sessions shared reflections on a Partnership Community of Practice at William Cramp Elementary School, centered the experiences of young people on STEM pathways entering the workforce, and looked towards the future landscape of STEM careers.? ? With NBC10 Meteorologist, STEM equity advocate, and children’s book author, Brittney Shipp as event emcee, attendees had the opportunity to hear from Councilmember At-Large Nina Ahmad as she shared her own personal connection to the importance of STEM education and presented an official City Council citation recognizing the work of PSEC and honoring the 2024 Philadelphia STEM Equity Week!? Running concurrently to the Plenary Sessions, PSEC hosted a DEIB Best Practices Forum for STEM Employers, led by Jennifer Fei of ōen studios. Human resources and DEIB representatives convened to discuss the practices they sustain or the barriers they face in their efforts to recruit, develop and retain diverse talent. The forum explored areas of existing alignment or opportunities across employers, talent and workforce development organizations and job seekers exploring the criteria each value most.? STEMposium Keynote Speaker, Dr. Joeletta Patrick, who is currently serving on a two-year detail assignment to NASA Langley Research Center as the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Champion, shared her personal journey that brought her to NASA, including what inspired her during childhood. Dr. Patrick also spoke to her current work on DEIA initiatives and reflected on best practices as well as “promising practices”.? The afternoon concluded with a reception and recognition ceremony, honoring individuals within the Ecosystem or Collective for the impactful work they do through their organizations. Congratulations to Satoia Wright, Maya Heiland, Francesca Tuazon, Ph.D., Hannah Farrell, Renee Harris, MSEd, Jamie Shuda, EdD, Atiyah Harmon, Betsy Payne, and Launchpad Philly for being nominated by their peers to be celebrated on this occasion! To learn more about PSEC, visit https://lnkd.in/eQpq6MJc #STEMEquity #STEMEquityWeek #DiversityInSTEM

Thank you, Dannyelle Austin of Launchpad Philly, for joining our #STEMEquityWeek STEMposium yesterday, and for your partnership in advancing inclusivity in, and access to, opportunities for STEM education in Philadelphia. We are delighted to hear the content resonated so deeply with you! Philadelphia STEM Equity Week goes through Saturday! Visit our website to see how you can engage: https://lnkd.in/ep_Gk2JP #STEMEquity #DiversityInSTEM #PSEC?#STEMEquityWeek #STEMposium