What is the program about?
Seeds of Success is a free program for sixth to eighth students in New Haven who want to explore science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM). Through hands-on workshops, inspiring mentors, and fun leadership activities, students build confidence and discover how STEMM connects to their lives and communities.
Each participant becomes a STEMM Ambassador, designing and leading a project that makes a difference in their school or neighborhood. Led by women in STEMM, the program creates a space where young adults feel seen, supported, and empowered to dream big.
Whether you’re a student, parent, or community partner, there’s a place for you in our program. Come grow with us and help us show that New Haven students can change the world!
- Click here to apply - Applications close on October 24th, 2025
- To obtain additional information or to add interest for future years (students in younger grades) fill out this interest form -
“Drown the voices that tell you what you cannot do and let our mentors show you all you can achieve.”
Our Three Pillars
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| STEMM Explorayion | Mentoring & Representation | Leadership & Community Impact |
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Participants dive into exciting experiments, tech tools, and real-world STEMM topics to build knowledge and discover new interests.
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Every student is connected with a relatable woman in STEMM who provides guidance, encouragement, and inspiration throughout the program.
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Participants become STEMM Ambassadors, leading their own outreach projects and using their voice to make a difference.
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Actividades
Opening Workshop
We kick things off by welcoming students, introducing mentors, and setting the stage for an exciting journey. You will meet amazing STEMM leaders, practice your leadership skills, participate in Hands-on science activities, and make new friends.
Mentoring Sessions (5-7 sessions)
Participants meet with mentors in groups to talk about STEMM goals, explore careers, and get support for their Ambassador projects. These sessions are scheduled right after school.
Coding Workshop and Museum Visit
An interactive session where everyone learns basic coding skills and explores how tech connects to real-world problems like health and the environment. Video of this year’s opening coding workshop.
HER Path Webinars (2 webinars)
Online talks featuring Latina and women-identifying STEMM professionals sharing their stories, struggles, and successes. These sessions are open to the broader New Haven Community!
STEMM Ambassador ProjectEvery participant designs and leads an outreach project to bring science to their school or community—becoming a true STEMM leader! We will supply any necessary materials and connect you with mentors in your area of interest.
Closing Event
Students and their families celebrate our graduating STEMM Ambassadors, as they showcase their projects, and recognize their incredible growth and creativity.
Semillas de Triunfo
Planting seeds since 2015 
The program was originally launched in Puerto Rico in 2015 through the non-profit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico. As of 2024, under the leadership of Dr. Giovanna Guerrero-Medina and Dr. Greetchen Díaz, 6 cohorts of 663 students have participated in Puerto Rico, and they in turn have impacted over 96,700 people through their STEMM Ambassadors projects.
The program demonstrates significant improvements in participants’ STEM attitudes and science identity, as well as in their self-perception as a leader, confidence in their ability to succeed in science, knowledge about STEM careers and opportunities, and access to STEM role models. Read our latest peer reviewed publication!
To learn more about the origins of Seeds of Success and to access all the resources that the Puerto Rico chapter has to offer please visit Ciencia Puerto Rico’s website.
