Excerpted from NSTA.org, the National Science Teaching Association website, March 12, 2012
After-school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs are offered at many schools around the country, but most involve just a few grade levels and are run by the schools. However, some after-school STEM programs proving beneficial to students—especially underserved students—are held by colleges or universities for local students from elementary through high school levels.