Who we are
South Side Science Scholars is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to quality STEM education. Our team is made up of dedicated medical students who have a shared vision of minimizing the barriers underserved students face when engaging with Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. As members of the University of Chicago community, we capitalize on the network of academic resources and community partners in Hyde Park to provide students in our program with representative and socially cognizant lessons, activities, and mentorship.
Where we work
Utilizing the resources of the University of Chicago and the surrounding neighborhood, we primarily work with students in our local community. We have partnered with educators at the Dulles School of Excellence to support their elementary and middle school classrooms. Just 10 minutes from the university campus, Dulles is located in Greater Grand Crossing, with most of its students living in Parkway Gardens, the largest of Chicago’s remaining public housing projects.
