Our Impact
37 years of making a difference for students, teachers, schools and companies
3.96M
Local students impacted by Ignited STEM programs
53%
of students under-represented in STEM fields
4,106
816
Teacher experiences provided for grades K-16
Schools where teachers have shared their Ignited experiences
443
Companies, universities, government labs and foundations have supported Ignited
Classroom Results
After their experiences, we asked teachers about the impact of the program
| Ignited Teachers | Evidence | Effect of Teacher Experiences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase enthusiasm for teaching | 4‑fold | Decreased attrition for Ignited Teachers versus state and national averages | Good teachers remain in schools |
| Expand capacity as teacher leaders | 72% | Ignited Teachers hold school / district leadership positions | Industry experiences are shared within schools and districts |
| Improve teacher effectiveness | 95% | Ignited Teachers increased confidence in STEM teaching abilities | Students learn more effectively |
| Encourage student engagement in and enthusiasm for STEM | 100% | Ignited Teachers report positive impact on student learning | Students stay interested in STEM careers |
Previous summer
Projects
See a small sample of the 4,106 summer projects we’ve supported since 1985
Program Impact Report
1985-2000
An external evaluation of Ignited’s programs for the first 15 years
Program Impact Report
2001-2012
An external evaluation of Ignited’s programs from the early 2000’s