The Plenary, Co. and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø launch new Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø educational resources to inspire the next generation of scientists
The Plenary, Co., in partnership with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, launched a new educational resource package for its I Am A Scientist initiative featuring International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) alumni.
This multimedia collection includes interactive digital stories, classroom posters and teaching guides that showcase pathways and possibilities in Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø careers. The collection debuts on February 11, 2025, coinciding with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, highlighting the crucial role of representation in inspiring the next generation of scientists.
The collection, which can be viewed in full , features four ISEF alumni:
- (ISEF 2011), game developer
- (ISEF 2001), immersive designer
- (ISEF 2006-2008), gut microbiologist
- (ISEF 2016), applied data scientist
Launched in 2020, I Am A Scientist was developed through extensive research and educator collaboration  to challenge stereotypes and reimagine how students engage with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø careers. By bringing real stories into classrooms nationwide, the initiative now reaches more than 1 million students annually, showing the diverse faces and pathways of modern science.

The free collection includes:
- Interactive digital portals featuring scientists’ personal stories and career paths
- Downloadable classroom posters highlighting scientists’ unique interests and pursuits
- Comprehensive teaching resources for educators
- Profiles of diverse Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø professionals who combine science with interests like ballroom dancing, gardening, linguistics and running
This initiative builds on Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø’s long legacy of championing science education and The Plenary, Co.’s mission to democratize knowledge and imagination. Drawing from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø’s prestigious ISEF, which brings together students from over 60 countries annually, the collection highlights the intersection of creativity and personal interests with scientific careers—challenging traditional stereotypes about who can be a scientist.


