Since 2011, Portland Metro STEM Partnership (PMSP) has collaborated with public and private organizations to create an engaging, rigorous, and equitable STEM educational system that increases access to high-demand, high-wage STEM careers while building shared economic and social prosperity.

Our FOCUS

Achieve equity in STEM education and careers for all students—regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, language, race, socioeconomic status, or ZIP code—including improved outcomes and greater participation for underserved students.
Increase access to and interest in STEM so that students have the knowledge, skills, and experience required to enter high-paying, in-demand careers in STEM-related fields.
Positively influence economic stability and competitiveness by preparing a highly-skilled, motivated, and globally-competitive STEM talent pool.
Foster a STEM-literate, engaged community with the knowledge and problem-solving capacity to lead successful lives and address complex local, national, and global issues.

Connecting and convening educators, businesses, professionals, and community programs to work together toward shared STEM education goals with larger impacts for underserved students.
Identifying resources and relationships across the region, leveraging the strengths and assets of partners to improve outcomes, reduce duplication of efforts, and amplify equity.
Designing and implementing STEM programming for underserved youth in multi-partner projects.
Providing tools, sharing proven methods, and offering consultations to strengthen our partners and bridge the gap between research and practice to improve STEM learning for all youth.

Provide access to effective professional development: All types of educators need high-quality professional development that addresses both STEM instruction and assessment.
Facilitate STEM school transformation: Schools need the resources and support to become STEM-focused.
Develop in-school/out-of-school partnerships: Students deserve expanded STEM learning opportunities. Community-based organizations have access to networking, technical assistance, professional development, and other resources through our STEM network for community educators, the Collaboratory.
Cultivate career-connected learning: Students and educators benefit from encounters with real-world content and experiences to understand how STEM courses and careers are intertwined.
Support STEM educators’ use of evidence: Educators want to know what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to creating strong learning environments for all youth.