We're tackling problems in STEM at their roots.
Steel City Codes is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We teach computer science to elementary and middle school students for free, so any student can take part.
Inclusivity in STEM is decreasing.
Representation in computing is going backward, and the gap starts in childhood.
Income inequality is worsening the problem.
Good youth STEM programs usually cost money. Wealthier students get more chances to learn, and the students who would benefit most often miss out.
Our solution.
Free programs, taught by high school mentors.
What we do
We run weekly chapters, summer camps, and hackathons, all built on a curriculum we have refined since 2018.
Our method
Many underrepresented students lack role models in STEM. We use peer mentorship, pairing younger students with trained high school mentors. A class is less intimidating when the teacher is only a few years older than you.
Since 2018.
Student-led, from the executive team to every chapter.
Meet the executive team and advisory board, and find the students who run each region.