I’ve always been passionate about and fascinated by what STEM has to offer, but I noticed a pattern amongst students like myself. Although we’ve been exposed to interesting knowledge, experiments, and clubs at school, we often have limited access to what a real career in STEM looks like. 

I got my first glimpse of life in STEM at a summer camp. There, I got to hear from real professionals about daily life as a STEM researcher, the newest cutting-edge research and tech, and the challenges they faced along the way to their careers. Their wisdom, passion, and journeys made me even more determined to pursue STEM. However, I realized that most people don’t have those same opportunities.

I was motivated by this gap to start the STEM Stories Project, which documents real STEM journeys. This growing collection of stories from undergraduate students, graduate researchers, professors, and professionals is a resource for students seeking insight into the reality of STEM careers.

— Kathrine, the founder of STEM Stories Project