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For many BIPOC students, the fields of STEM can seem out of reach . A program at one San Francisco museum aims to help young people from all backgrounds see themselves as potential scientists.

This story aired in the August 21, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents.

The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. And a recent study showed that 64 percent of the STEM workforce is still white. For many BIPOC students, the fields of STEM can seem out of reach.

A program at one San Francisco museum aims to help young people from all backgrounds see themselves as potential scientists.

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