We are excited to announce that we have published our 2024 story, a look back at the recent impact of our programmes!
At In2scienceUK, we are committed to transforming lives through STEM by breaking down barriers for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Our 2024 story highlights the incredible progress we’ve made, thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers and partners. As CEO Stephen Hancock mentions in the report introduction, “Their commitment plays a vital role in making a difference to the lives of our beneficiaries. The young people who we strive to support continue to face barriers to education and the STEM careers that their talent deserves and that the sector needs.”
The report highlights key data, events and quotes from last year, during which we supported more beneficiaries to pursue a future in STEM than ever before. 972 participants joined our 2024 programmes, and more than 2,180 members have now joined our online In2careers community. Our dedicated In2STEM and In2research volunteers, supported by our hard-working programmes team, delivered 58,527 hours of in-person placements in total, while In2careers held 22 workshops and 14 in-person events.
We also highlight some key insights from our participant surveys, including how:
- After completing our In2STEM programme, 85% of participants said they understand the content and structure of a range of STEM degrees and apprenticeships, up from 53% before the programme.
- 93% of In2research participants understood the day-to-day of what postgraduate research involves, up from 16% before the programme.
So join us in building a more inclusive STEM future! We invite organisations and individuals to support our mission by getting involved in whatever capacity suits you. From fundraising and volunteering to simply spreading the word, every contribution gets us closer to achieving our mission.
As one of our volunteers, Dr. Elisa Martelletti from King’s College London, shared: “I wish there had been a charity like this when I was growing up. As a host, it enriches you personally to work with young people who are really keen about science.”
Read our 2024 story in full here.
Many thanks to Research Retold for working on the document design.