Overview

S2S STEM Programs

Through Students 2 Science (S2S) STEM programs, students can build a greater understanding of STEM, enhance technical skills, and learn about STEM career tracks. Experiments in our ISAAC and V-Lab programs align with various STEM career industries like chemistry, engineering, biotechnology, healthcare, environmental science, and computer science.

Our state-of-the-art Technology Centers in East Hanover and Newark, NJ, offer high-tech laboratories outfitted with modern equipment and virtual lab studios to support remote learning in 10,000 sq. ft. facilities, which helps level the education gap for our students.

The ISAAC Program

ISAAC (Improving Student Affinity and Aptitude for Careers in STEM) is for middle and high school students. The program takes place in our state-of-the-art labs for real-world, hands-on, career-oriented STEM learning experiences.

The V-Lab Program

Instructors lead the V-Lab (Virtual Laboratory) remotely and simultaneously livestream into school classrooms. The V-Lab is for students in 5^th-12^th grade.

All content is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.

Professional Dev. For Educators

S2S programs help teachers increase their STEM content knowledge, stay up-to-date on career pathways for their students, and build on their lab science skills.

Our Experts

The experts who lead the ISAAC and V-Lab STEM programs, many of whom have advanced degrees, have experience working in the STEM industry. Volunteers support the instructors in the lab and share their own educational and professional experiences to inspire students. We work with over 1,000 volunteers in programs each year including corporate partners.

Testimonials

It was definitely an eye opener into the science field because I have never been inside a laboratory before. It definitely got me interested in pursuing science when I came to high school. Being able to come back, it was nice to be able to dig a little deeper into different topics and get a hands-on grasp on it. The experience that you get within the lab helps me become more confident.

– Sydney Bragg, Senior, Cristo Rey Newark High School

These highly engaging STEM labs have inspired our students throughout the year and have provided them with valuable hands-on experiences that serve as a vehicle for deeper understanding. Initiatives such as these not only broaden the capacity for student learning by using digital technologies, they also serve as a lens to the future and the limitless possibilities and opportunities which await the next generation of professionals and industry leaders.

– Joseph Santicerma, Principal, Bound Brook Middle School

With the new Students 2 Science facilities in the same building as Newark Public Schools, the result is an enriched lab-based learning experience that connects and integrates with the students’ science education in the Newark Public School system. The rigor of conducting laboratory experiments within a well-developed professional lab, alongside scientists and other professionals from the industry, connects the students’ science experiences with real-life future employment prospects.

– Scott Wolfenden, Physics Teacher, Newark Public Schools

The Students 2 Science program has been a great experience for our students during a very difficult school year! The staff at S2S helped us manage the delivery of science labs during complete virtual instruction. And then as we transitioned to hybrid instruction, they provided us with all the lab materials for students to use in person and at home. Our students looked forward to each and every lab. It was an excellent way to make curricular connections in a real-world way.

– Mrs. Gigliotti, Educator, Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School, Pittsburgh, PA

For further information on how to bring S2S programs to your school district, please contact [email protected]

For information on how to register for S2S programs, visit our New Educator Registration page.

Learn More

Visit our Resource Center for high-quality program content, information on STEM career pathways, and many more helpful resources.