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Youth & Community Programs

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Be an Engineer at Home this Summer!

Be an Engineer this summer! Tackle challenges, conduct experiments, and learn from experts at The Franklin Institute and GSK during GSK Science in the Summer™ a free, fun at-home science program for ages 7-13. Registration is open now through May 21.

What kind of engineer will you be?

PACTS

A year-round program of science enrichment, career development, cross-age mentoring, and leadership opportunities for students in Greater Philadelphia.

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STEM Scholars

An intensive, four-year program serving Philadelphia-area students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math.