What does it really take to be successful in science, math, engineering, or programming?
When we first meet BEAM students, they view education as a line. +
Success in middle school leads to success in high school, which prepares for success in college.
In reality STEM education is a landscape. +
For those who successfully go on to careers in STEM fields—for those who love math—their passion drives them to do much more.
The strongest students have spent thousands of hours learning outside of school by the time they enter college. At BEAM, we make sure our students have the same access to learning opportunities as their more affluent peers.
PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO BEAM STUDENTS
At BEAM, we make sure our students get access to all the same enrichment opportunities their affluent peers already have: academic summer programs, robotics clubs, math teams, math circles, internships, and more. From advice on a scholarship application to support writing essays to explanations of how to contact program offices or start your own club, we make sure no hurdle prevents our students from getting on and staying on the existing STEM pathway.
10 YEARS of COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT
We know high school algebra (or even advanced math) alone isn’t enough to succeed in a STEM major. That’s why we provide comprehensive support from the summer after sixth grade through college graduation, helping students access opportunities, develop self-identity, and more. It’s also not just about us: our students build a community of peers who love math, making friends for a lifetime. From advice on a scholarship application to support writing essays to explanations of how to contact program offices or start your own club, we make sure no hurdle prevents our students from getting on and staying on the existing STEM pathway.
