Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are changing the game for a 21st-century STEM workforce.
“When young people see what’s possible through STEM, they begin to see what’s possible for themselves. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we’re helping turn curiosity into opportunity. Join us in making a difference.”
— Leanne Blanchette, Senior Manager Community Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nurturing a 21st-Century STEM Workforce
The demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) talent continues to grow at a remarkable pace, while access to high-quality STEM education lags. Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are changing the game by nurturing a 21st-century STEM workforce that accurately reflects our society and leverages unique perspectives to solve the world’s most complex problems.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has been a national partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016. Through the expansion of Boys & Girls Clubs’ DIY STEM Program, the launch of STEM learning and training experiences for Club staff and the passionate engagement of employees to spark youth interest in STEM fields, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are increasing STEM education access by connecting more youth with high-quality learning experiences that can inspire and propel them into thriving STEM careers.
Future Innovators
Through the Thermo Fisher partnership, Boys & Girls Club kids have the chance to step into the world of STEM and have equitable access to STEM education.
Taking DIY STEM Digital to Meet Youth Needs
DIY STEM is Boys & Girls Clubs’ hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum for youth ages 9 to 12. Since 2016, Thermo Fisher Scientific has helped create and distribute DIY STEM kits with hands-on activities that connect youth with everyday science concepts. Additionally, they promote safe scientific exploration with donations of personal protective equipment. When the coronavirus pandemic shifted DIY STEM content to MyFuture, Boys & Girls Clubs’ premier digital platform, Thermo Fisher Scientific pledged to develop and support new virtual content, events and competitions that spark STEM career excitement and connect youth to STEM professionals with similar identities and relevant career experiences.
“Club members loved the DIY STEM kits from Thermo Fisher because of their passion for hands-on learning, which encourages a more engaging form of education. Since members are completing school virtually, they do not have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experimenting. Members enjoyed making slime the most and they used their creations as a sensory fidget toy after making it.”
– Kady Phelps, Education and Arts Manager, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
