EMPOWER WITH STEM
HOW IT
WORKS
ACCESS
the numerous opportunities shared and provided on our database. There you will find summer programs, internships, webinars/seminars, free courses (virtual), research opportunities, and more - all of these are STEM-based, accessible for students worldwide, and for free or low-cost.
LEARN
about the careers and potential paths you can take in all aspects of STEM a variety of platforms. You can watch our collection of interviews with STEM professionals and virtual job shadows, hop onto our Instagram page 'Highlights' to take a look at some of the advice and information current college students (under-grad and post-grad) pursuing STEM give regarding their personal paths, or read up on a variety of careers and their basic job descriptions.
DISCUSS
engage in meaningful discussions on relevant, thought-provoking topics amongst peers who share the same or similar interests on our blog filled with submission-based articles and our community Slack channel. This is also a great opportunity to expand your networking of like-minded, passionate individuals who are pursuing similar aspects of STEM as you.
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MEET
headstartSTEM
OUR STORY
headstartSTEM is a nonprofit initiative founded by two high school students from the San Francisco Bay Area to facilitate opportunities for high school students to continue actively pursuing STEM amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
OUR VISION
headstartSTEM aims to increase transparency about the careers in STEM and bridge the gap between education and entering the workforce. By making our resources free and equally accessible, we hope to empower students from all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in the field, to pursue futures in STEM.
OUR TEAM
Driven, passionate and hard working high school and college students from across the globe. Click the icon to find out the incredible people behind headstartSTEM!