i-STEM Scholars

We aim to serve high school students from first-generation, low-income (FGLI), and underrepresented minority (URM) backgrounds by providing opportunities and education in STEM research. Our goal is to improve the accessibility of STEM research, and ensure that FGLI and URM students feel empowered to learn more about and pursue these research fields. i-STEM Scholars is a program at STEMchats, a nonprofit for equitable STEM education.

Summer Research Program

Join our annual Summer Research Program, connecting high school students with university labs to contribute to a research project.

STEM Research Toolbox

Check out our publicly-accessible resources educating students about the basics of STEM reasearch and providing workshops and courses for all.

i-STEM Campaigns

Check out our social media campaigns which aim to inspire FGLI/URM students by highlighting researchers from similar backgrounds & giving students the opportunity to interact with those in STEM research.

Get Involved

We welcome all HS, Undergraduate, and Graduate Students + Professors/PIs who are passionate about equity and education to explore our resources and collaborate with our team!

High School Students

Apply to be an i-STEM Scholar for Summer 2021 (application will open Spring 2021)
Learn about the fundamentals of STEM research through courses, workshops, and other educational resources on our website & social media

College Students

Learn about the fundamentals of STEM research through courses, workshops, and other educational resources on our website & social media
Showcase your own research through our social media campaigns

Graduate Students and Research Professionals

Partner with us to host a high school student for our Summer 2021 Research Program Cohort
Showcase your own research through our social media campaigns
Host workshops or talks with students from FGLI/URM backgrounds

[Life of a Mentor/Mentee in STEM]

🔎: Our life of a researcher/research student series focuses on highlighting those involved in our Summer Research Program! This program connects FGLI/URM students in high school to university labs for STEM experience and opportunities.

💡: Meet Carla Verna, a postdoctoral researcher studying biological sciences (her field of interest in biological sciences is plant biology)! Swipe through the slides to see her interview responses and her personal experiences in the STEM field.

🌟: Follow us here @istemscholars to learn more about research students and researchers and their involvement in STEM!

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[Life of a Mentor/Mentee in STEM]

🔎: Our life of a researcher/research student series focuses on highlighting those involved in our Summer Research Program! This program connects FGLI/URM students in high school to university labs for STEM experience and opportunities.
💡: Meet Karen Huynh, a sophomore in high school with an interest in STEM. Swipe through the slides to see her interview responses and her personal experiences in the STEM field.

🌟: Follow us here @istemscholars to learn more about research students and researchers and their involvement in STEM!

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[Life of a Mentor/Mentee in STEM]

🔎: Our life of a researcher/research student series focuses on highlighting those involved in our Summer Research Program! This program connects FGLI/URM students in high school to university labs for STEM experience and opportunities.
💡: Meet Karen Huynh, a sophomore in high school with an interest in STEM. Swipe through the slides to see her interview responses and her personal experiences in the STEM field.

🌟: Follow us here @istemscholars to learn more about research students and researchers and their involvement in STEM!

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📢 Introducing our new series: STEM Innovators Rise!💡
➡️ This series focuses on uplifting and presenting amazing scientists/researchers from different backgrounds who are making an impact in the STEM field 💥

This week, we are highlighting LGTBQ+ members in the STEM field, in honor of wrapping up Pride Month this June🏳️‍🌈 Learn about inspiring role models in the field + resources that you can use to guide your journey in STEM as an LGTBQ+ member 💬

Follow here @istemscholars to learn more about the many role models in STEM 🌐

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#stem #lgtbq #pride #pridemonth #STEAM #tech #education

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[Life of a Mentor/Mentee in STEM]

🔎: Our life of a researcher/research student series focuses on highlighting those involved in our Summer Research Program! This program connects FGLI/URM students in high school to university labs for STEM experience and opportunities.

💡: Meet Sowon Kang, another rising senior in high school with an interest in STEM. Swipe through the slides to see her interview responses and her personal experiences in the STEM field.

🌟: Follow us here @istemscholars to learn more about research students and researchers and their involvement in STEM!

Sowon Kang’s Social Media: @kangjyo

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[Life of a Mentor/Mentee in STEM]

🔎: Our life of a researcher/research student series focuses on highlighting those involved in our Summer Research Program! This program connects FGLI/URM students in high school to university labs for STEM experience and opportunities.

💡: Meet Sowon Kang, another rising senior in high school with an interest in STEM. Swipe through the slides to see her interview responses and her personal experiences in the STEM field.

🌟: Follow us here @istemscholars to learn more about research students and researchers and their involvement in STEM!

Sowon Kang’s Social Media: @kangjyo

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