People

Oct. 21, 2016 8:27 am

How iPRAXIS helps middle school students become “scientific citizens”

President Jeremiah White explains the STEM-focused nonprofit's mission in his "Around the Corner" interview.

Jeremiah White.

(Screenshot via Vimeo)

Around the Corner” is a PhillyCAM show that offers local social impact leaders the opportunity to share what impact their work is having on the Philadelphia area. 


“Science is becoming populist — it’s not all happening in the universities anymore.”

It’s happening in middle school classrooms, too, says iPraxis President Jeremiah White. iPraxis’ goal is to get more young people of color interested in STEM careers by bringing scientists into middle school classrooms. The nonprofit serves about 800 students per year in six Philadelphia schools.

“We unleash potential by helping them build a mindset,” White told Generocity Community Manager Mo Manklang, “help them overcome some of the fears and anxieties they have about doing these kinds of things — doing science.”

White is recruiting professionals to visit schools, help with science projects and talking about their work so students can become “scientific citizens.” Check out his “Around the Corner” interview to learn more.

Watch on Vimeo

PhillyCAM is Comcast channel 66/966 HD/967 and Verizon FIOS channel 29/30 in Philadelphia.

-30-

From our Partners

Advancing Solutions to Philadelphia’s Issues

Tokenism: The State of Youth Leadership in Philadelphia

Designing Our Well-Being

SPONSORED

Generocity Philly

Meet Kim Andrews, new executive director for The Fund for Women and Girls

Philadelphia,PA

DiverseForce

Director of Communications

Apply Now
8033 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118

harp-weaver LLC

Administrative & Grants Associate

Apply Now
Hamilton, NJ

Grounds For Sculpture

Manager of Wellness Programs

Apply Now

Youth Civic Activism is Rocking the Vote in 2023

Moving Beyond Hope

Empowering Healing and Growth: Create Safe Spaces for Young People

SPONSORED

Generocity Philly

Be the leader to bring a 26-year mission into the future in Chester County

Central Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Prison Society

Prison Monitoring Manager

Apply Now
Philadelphia, PA

Play On Philly

Director of Education

Apply Now
Philadelphia

Ceiba

Bilingual Program Coordinator

Apply Now
   
       
       

Subscribe to Generocity

       
* indicates required