Science from Scientists
Renee Piersa serves as the Director of Operations, U.S. for Science from Scientists, a national nonprofit organization focused on enhancing STEM literacy and inspiring future generations. With a diverse background, Renee previously worked at Nielsen as a Data Analytic Consultant & Client Manager, where responsibilities included investigating business issues and monitoring market trends. Prior to Nielsen, Renee was a Media Planner & Client Manager at PMX Agency, developing media ad campaign plans for various organizations. Renee's career began as an English as a Second Language teacher, engaging over 1,000 high school students through interactive methods. Renee holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Wisconsin School of Business and is TEFL certified.
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Science from Scientists
Science from Scientists’ mission is to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) literacy. Our vision is to inspire students, ignite interest, and improve STEM competency with the goal of filling the workforce pipeline with talented, competent individuals. Using charismatic, real scientists as instructors, SfS complements during school curricula every other week throughout the academic year with hands-on lessons informed by MCAS and other curriculum frameworks. Where do we teach? We serve schools in the Greater Boston and Great Worcester areas in Massachusetts, as well as the San Francisco Bay area in California and the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. What do we teach? Our real, charismatic scientist instructors have developed a library of 90+ hands-on, frameworks-based STEM modules on anatomy, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, botany, cartography, chemistry, ecology, electrical engineering, forensic science, geology, materials engineering, meteorology, nutrition, physics, and statistics. Custom STEM programs tailored to your school or group: one-day, short-term, or year-long programs available.