WE BUILD THE DIVERSE STEM WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE.
2023 Impact Report
1,911
BIPOC Students Served
303
New Students Interested in STEM
72
STEM Classes and Projects Provided
27
New Jobs
Created
65
BIPOC Businesses Supported
26
New Business Startups
3,201
1:1 Business Coaching Hours
5,612
Mentoring and Volunteer Hours
Learn More About What We Do
Racial equity and social justice are at the core of all services and programs that MDC Iowa provides to our underserved and underestimated community members. Learn more about:
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STEM Factory hands-on learning program
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MDCI Connect mentoring program
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the_collective cybersecurity training program
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INCUBATE BIPOC Business Accelerator program
Support Our Work
To remove socioeconomic barriers and improve equitable access to resources, MDC Iowa offers classes at no cost to the community. To continue to provide these programs free to those who need the support we need your help. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support program costs and operational expenses or volunteer your time and talent.
Why Our Work Matters
Underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) include African Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics, who collectively represent 26% of the US population, but account for only 10% of the STEM workforce. Through our hands-on learning methodology and intentional focus on the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, we can increase exposure to STEM, enhance student preparation for technical careers and mitigate some of the systemic factors around STEM attrition.
