The Cambridge STEAM Initiative is a joint effort of the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Public Library. We work with our local K-12 schools and universities, community organizations, City departments, employers, and residents to open doors to opportunities and career pathways in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Our goal is to make sure these opportunities are within reach for everyone — especially those who face the biggest barriers.
We believe:
- Every Cambridge resident deserves the freedom to choose their own path — who they want to be and what they want to do;
- Some residents have long been — and continue to be — shut out of STEAM careers and opportunities;
- This lack of access is rooted in racial bias and generational poverty that have been built into our systems over time.
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative works to dismantle these barriers, widen access, and advance racial and economic justice through a targeted universalism framework. Through targeted universalism, we set goals that benefit all community members and use specific strategies to engage or prioritize people who experience barriers to access.
Learn more about the STEAM Initiative's vision.
