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Causes: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Education, Environment, General Science, Pollution Abatement & Control, Technology
Mission: The Oak Crest Institute of Science is an innovative chemistry research and education center where today’s scientists immerse a diversity of students of all academic levels in high-impact research, cultivating tomorrow’s scientists: one individual at a time.
Target demographics: Under-served populations in Monrovia and the surrounding area. Particularly high school and community college students as well as undergraduate and graduate students entering careers in STEM, with focus on chemistry and biological sciences..
Direct beneficiaries per year: >100 students per year through hands-on programs, >1,000 virually
Geographic areas served: Monrovia, CA
Programs: Hands-on laboratory fellowships and STEM outreach events