UnidosUS
Pioneras en STEM and the Gen AI Frontier
The Pioneras en STEM initiative aims to break down barriers Latina youth encounter in pursuing STEM-related careers and engaging with AI tools.
Systemic racism manifested through political, social, and individual structures leads to disparities in educational access and outcomes in STEM for Latina students (Banaji et al., 2021). UnidosUS's intervention, Pioneras en STEM, is a culturally affirming program for Latinas in grades 9-12 fostering a sense of belonging and informing on STEM career pathways, introducing Generative AI in an accessible and scaffolded approach moving from exploration to developer, ultimately increasing training and adoption of AI tools.
Primary Barrier
Limited access to AI training
Location
Washington
Solution Region
Nation-wide
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
$50.1 to 100 Million
