About us
Our Mission
Homewood Science Center is a nonprofit community science center founded in 2016 to serve Chicago’s culturally and economically diverse south suburbs.
Our mission is to inspire scientific wonder, learning, and pursuit. We work with educators, STEM professionals, and partner organizations to increase STEM literacy and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, so all area students can gain the skills and confidence they need to fully enjoy and contribute to the civic and commercial vibrancy of our region.
Our mission is to inspire scientific wonder, learning, and pursuit. We work with educators, STEM professionals, and partner organizations to increase STEM literacy and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, so all area students can gain the skills and confidence they need to fully enjoy and contribute to the civic and commercial vibrancy of our region.
What Guides Our Work
Our work is shaped by a commitment to community-centered learning, hands-on exploration, and equitable access to STEM education. We believe science learning is strongest when it reflects the experiences, cultures, and voices of the community it serves.
Through our programs and events, Homewood Science Center is working to improve STEM literacy; close the STEM achievement gap for female, minority, and low-income students; and increase economic mobility.
Equity and Access in STEM
We recognize that many students face barriers to STEM education. Through affordable programming, partnerships, and outreach, Homewood Science Center works to reduce those barriers and create welcoming spaces where all learners can engage with science.