Students who thrive in mathematics classes could benefit from the second NSF-funded program, which will develop a pipeline of mathematics teachers who are committed to teaching in “high-needs” school districts.
Katharine Smith, a seventh-grade student in the Youngsville School District, takes a close look at a specimen during a 21st Century Kids activity at Penn State Behrend. 21st Century Kids brings youth from rural populations to the college, allowing them to experience a college setting and participate in hands-on STEM workshops taught by Penn State Behrend faculty members and leaders from local STEM-focused businesses.