Students 2 Science

What Students 2 Science does

Students 2 Science (S2S) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 by Larry Fox and Dr. Paul Winslow that delivers hands-on and virtual STEM education to K-12 students in underserved New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities. The organization has served over 300,000 students cumulatively through partnerships with approximately 190 schools and community organizations, including Newark Public Schools, Boonton Public Schools, Bound Brook School District, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County and Paterson & Passaic. Primary customers are K-12 public and charter school students and after-school program participants; payers are corporate sponsors and foundation donors.

The organization operates two state-of-the-art 10,000 sq. ft. technology centers (Apollo in Whippany, NJ and a second center in Newark/East Hanover, NJ) that function as both in-person lab facilities and production studios. Core programs include the ISAAC Program (in-person lab experiences in chemistry, biology, and environmental science), the V-Lab Program (livestreamed remote lab instruction aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, offering over 50 unique experiences), the Career Advancement Program (CAP) for grades 10-12 with job shadowing, internships, and career fairs across 65+ ecosystem partners, the Career Advancement Mentorship Program (2-1 mentoring with STEM professionals for a minimum of two years), STEM Summer Camps (launching Summer 2026 at $750/week), and a mentored internship program for high school and college students. A professional production studio within Apollo enables creation of remote learning content.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations and corporate sponsorships from 15+ flagship and core pharma, life sciences, and technology partners (including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, BD, Novartis, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, Genmab, Gilead Foundation, Insmed) plus financial support from family and corporate foundations (Overdeck Family Foundation, PSEG Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation, Kinder Morgan Foundation, Patni Family Foundation). Programs are delivered at no cost to students through school and district partnerships; the emerging STEM Summer Camp tier introduces a $750/week price point with scholarships funded through the Insmed-backed In for Innovation Camp Scholarship Fund. Program services are funded operationally through a structured team including President & Co-Founder Dr. Paul Winslow, COO Bill Brenner, CSO Gary Sarkis, CDO Dan Barnett, and three program directors overseeing V-Lab and the two ISAAC technology centers.

Name

Students 2 Science

Legal name

Students 2 Science

Website

https://students2science.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Students 2 Science is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two technology centers and a virtual platform to deliver hands-on and livestreamed STEM education to K-12 students in underserved NJ and PA communities through 190 partner schools, funded by 65+ corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB), Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF), Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH), Lab & Science Virtual Labs (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) (EDAFAJAE)

Keywords

• K-12 STEM education
• Hands-on science labs
• Virtual laboratory programs
• STEM summer camps
• Nonprofit education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Whippany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Corporate Sponsorships: As a nonprofit organization, Students 2 Science operates primarily through donations and corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical, life sciences, and technology companies. Corporate partners (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, BD, Novartis, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, Genmab, Gilead Foundation, Insmed, and others) provide financial support, equipment, and volunteer scientists to sustain operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Students 2 Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers hands-on and virtual STEM education programs to K-12 students, primarily from underserved communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It operates two 10,000 sq. ft. Technology Centers (Whippany/Apollo and Newark) where students conduct real laboratory experiments under the guidance of professional scientists and corporate volunteers, and streams live virtual lab experiences (V-Lab) directly into classrooms. The organization supplements these core programs with a Career Advancement Program (CAP), internships, a mentorship program, and STEM summer camps for grades 3-8.

Product overview

Students 2 Science offers a multi-module STEM education platform consisting of in-person and virtual programs. The core offerings include the ISAAC Program (hands-on lab experiences at Technology Centers), V-Lab Program (livestreamed virtual labs into classrooms), and Career Advancement Program (high school career exploration). Supporting modules include STEM Summer Camps, Internships, and Mentorship Programs. The organization operates two Technology Centers in New Jersey that serve as the physical hub for these programs, which collectively serve over 300,000 students across 190+ schools and community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-Lab: Virtual Laboratory program - S2S' signature remote-learning program livestreamed directly into 3rd-12th grade classrooms
• ISAAC
• CAP
• STEM Summer Camps
• Career Advancement Mentorship Program

Products and services

• ISAAC Program (Improving Student Affinity and Aptitude for Careers in STEM) In-house laboratory program for K-12 students offering real-world, hands-on, career-oriented STEM learning experiences in state-of-the-art laboratories at the Technology Centers in East Hanover/Whippany and Newark, NJ. Delivered in partnership with schools and community organizations and led by professional scientists and corporate volunteers.
• V-Lab Program (Virtual Laboratory) Signature remote-learning program livestreamed directly into 3rd-12th grade classrooms from the Technology Centers. Offers over 50 unique experiences covering biology, biotechnology, chemistry, earth and space science, engineering, environmental science, life sciences, math, and physics, aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
• Career Advancement Program (CAP) STEM career exploration and pathway program for high school students (grades 10-12) that connects them to over 65 local, regional, and national partners in the STEM ecosystem. Includes job shadowing, workplace tours, mentoring, internships, career fairs, and post-secondary education exploration.
• S2S STEM Internships Mentored internship program providing career readiness experience for students interested in STEM. Offers program internship opportunities in ISAAC, V-Lab, and Career Advancement Program areas, available during the school year (college students only) and summer (high school and college students).
• Career Advancement Mentorship Program Postsecondary and career development support program connecting high school students (grades 11-12) with STEM professionals through 2-1 mentoring for at least two years, with monthly guided conversations and quarterly community-building activities.
• STEM Summer Camp Immersive week-long summer camp sessions for children in grades 3-8 led by professional scientists engaging them in hands-on experiments at the Apollo Technology Center in Whippany, NJ. Includes Camp Curiosity (grades 3-5) and Tech Innovation Camp (grades 6-8) at $750 per weeklong session, with scholarships available through the In for Innovation Camp Scholarship Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ students served since inception

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Thermo Fisher ScientificflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor corporate partner providing scientific equipment, volunteer scientists, and financial sponsorship for STEM education programs at Students 2 Science technology centers.
• SanofiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing volunteer scientists and financial support for STEM education programs serving underserved K-12 students.
• Bristol Myers SquibbflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner contributing scientific expertise, employee volunteers, and sponsorship funding to support hands-on STEM education programs.
• BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing equipment, volunteer scientists, and financial resources for STEM education delivery.
• NovartiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing employee volunteers and financial support for STEM education programs.
• MerckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting STEM education through scientific expertise, volunteer scientists, and sponsorship funding.
• Daiichi SankyocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner contributing volunteer scientists and financial support for Students 2 Science programs.
• GenmabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiopharmaceutical partner providing scientific volunteers and funding for STEM education initiatives.
• KeenovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner contributing to Students 2 Science operations and programs.
• Colgate-PalmolivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing volunteers and financial support for STEM education initiatives.
• PTC TherapeuticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiopharmaceutical partner supporting STEM education through corporate giving.
• Fox ValveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner contributing to STEM education programs.
• Mechanical Services CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting educational initiatives.
• PfizerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor pharmaceutical partner providing volunteer scientists, equipment, and financial sponsorship for STEM education programs.
• Newark Public SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district customer providing student access and curriculum integration for STEM education programs.
• Boonton Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner providing student access for hands-on and virtual STEM programs.
• Bound Brook School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for STEM education program delivery.
• Boys & Girls Club of Mercer CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school partner providing STEM enrichment programs to youth through the ISAAC and V-Lab programs.
• Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & PassaiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school partner delivering STEM education programs to underserved youth in Paterson and Passaic, NJ.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mad Science: Mad Science runs hands-on science programs for K-8 students through franchises, school visits, and birthday parties. It is the closest direct analog to Students 2 Science in delivering lab-style enrichment experiences at schools and community venues.
• Club SciKidz: Club SciKidz operates STEM summer camps and afterschool science programs targeting the same K-8 demographic. It overlaps with S2S's ISAAC in-person labs and STEM Summer Camp offerings, particularly with multi-week immersive formats.
• Science Explorers: Science Explorers delivers hands-on STEM enrichment via school assemblies, afterschool programs, and summer camps in the Mid-Atlantic. It is directly comparable as a school-district-partnered enrichment provider serving similar K-8 students in nearby geographies.
• Engineering For Kids: Engineering For Kids runs STEM enrichment programs, camps, and afterschool classes for K-8 students, often franchised. It mirrors S2S's mix of in-person classes, camps, and school partnerships aimed at sparking STEM interest.

Broad incumbents

• Project Lead the Way: Project Lead the Way is the largest K-12 STEM curriculum provider, offering structured STEM pathways adopted across thousands of U.S. schools. Comparable in school-district penetration and STEM-career-exposure mission, but operates as curriculum-licensing rather than lab-experience delivery.
• KiwiCo: KiwiCo delivers hands-on STEM activity kits via subscription and school partnerships. While delivery format differs (kits vs. lab visits), it serves the same K-8 enrichment mission and competes for afterschool STEM share.
• MEL Science: MEL Science offers hands-on chemistry experiment kits and VR lessons to families and schools. Its chemistry-and-physics focus and subscription model position it as a supplementary hands-on STEM alternative to S2S's in-lab experiences.

Emerging players

• i2 Learning: i2 Learning partners with public schools to deliver hands-on STEM mini-courses taught by industry volunteers. Its volunteer-scientist delivery model is conceptually close to S2S's use of pharma scientist mentors.
• Curiosity Machine: A nonprofit that engages K-12 students in STEM/STEAM project-based learning with scientists and engineers as mentors. Directly comparable in pairing professional STEM volunteers with underserved students for hands-on challenges.
• Iridescent: Iridescent runs the Technovation program and other STEM-family learning initiatives for underserved youth. Comparable as a STEM equity nonprofit leveraging volunteers/professional mentors to close the STEM gap for girls and underrepresented students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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