Velma P. Hawkins

STEM education outreach

We partner with schools worldwide and offer our services, which consist of personalized lesson plans, hands-on experiments and activities, and one-on-one tutoring, in hopes of spreading STEM knowledge through project-based learning.

STEM education outreach

Lesson plans

All kids learn differently, whether it be the pace of instruction, the execution (verbal vs. visual), or the content they are learning. To tackle this, we use the help of presentations. With our personally created lesson plans, our volunteers can teach and discuss topics verbally and visually, and the students can refer to these slides whenever they want, allowing them the freedom to absorb and understand the material thoroughly. Each lesson plan is meticulously designed with project-based learning (PBL) principles, encouraging students to engage in real-world problem-solving and critical thinking. PBL has been shown to improve academic achievement, enhance collaboration, and increase student motivation by making learning more relevant and meaningful.

Tutoring

In school, kids are given minimal time each class period to learn and understand all the material being taught. Not all kids learn at the same speed, so they may fall behind or fail to understand particular topics. We aim to solve this problem with tutoring. Our academic volunteers provide tutoring to the kids with topics we cover during our lessons and their schoolwork. During tutoring sessions, project-based learning methods are also applied to help students connect their schoolwork with practical applications, reinforcing their understanding through active exploration and inquiry.

Hands-on experiments/activities

Most of our instruction consists of project-based learning, which has proven to be an effective type of academic instruction. We use hands-on experiments following each lesson to help our students understand the material through application. This allows kids to think about how these concepts apply in the real world and inspire them to explore those fields further. For example, it might be hard for students to understand the force of friction. We could test which surfaces cars travel faster on to help the student see how friction works and applies in the real world. By integrating PBL, students actively participate in projects that require critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, mirroring the skills needed in real-world STEM careers.

Statistics about STEM education  outreach

Discover the significant growth in STEM graduates, advancements in gender diversity, and the widespread implementation of STEM outreach programs worldwide. Learn how these initiatives are shaping the future of education and innovation.

Increase in STEM graduates


  • 45% increase in STEM graduates worldwide over the past decade.
  • China produced 4.7 million STEM graduates in 2023.
  • 20% increase in US STEM graduates from 2010 to 2023, reaching 700,000 per year.

Impact:

  • Boosts technology, innovation, and economic development.
  • Enhances global competitiveness.

Gender representation in STEM


  • Women make up 35% of global STEM students in 2023, up from 25% in 2013.
  • 50% increase in female STEM graduates in the past decade.
  • Europe: 32% women in STEM, North America: 38%.

Impact:

  • Enhances creativity and innovation.
  • Bridges gender gap in STEM fields.

STEM engagement programs


  • Over 100 countries with national STEM education initiatives.
  • 1,000 organizations reached 10 million students in 2023.
  • India: 60% increase in STEM outreach, engaging 5 million students.

Impact:

  • Sparks interest in STEM among young students.
  • Provides equal STEM learning opportunities.

Our key initiatives for STEM education 0utreach

Through interactive workshops, scholarships, and strategic partnerships, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders. Our online platforms and mentorship programs provide crucial support and opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Mailing Address

4660 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, USA

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(858)-209-3609

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