Couragion is redefining who can succeed in STEM and positively moving the needle to improve the awareness and perception of careers that require STEM skills and competencies. With a focus on the underrepresented, we currently serve a population who is 65% students of color and 50% female.
It’s gratifying to see a student’s face light up when Couragion exposes them to unfamiliar career pathways that are a good match for their interests, values and work characteristics. 88% of students have found at least one 'best fit' career.
After engaging with Couragion, student intention to pursue STEM-related careers increases between 7-15%. Our research shows students who initially had the lowest interest scores had the biggest improvement - jumping 25% in interest level.
Based on student experience with Couragion, 83% of students of color were motivated to register for a new STEM class or activity in a Title I school that is 96% ethnically diverse.
At a middle school where 79% are students of color & 74% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the research team found that female students were 4x more likely than males to select a role model of the same gender.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1660021. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
"I have them do a written reflection after they're done spending a class period working on the app and they say things like 'I never even heard of this occupation before but that's what I want to be'."
Amanda Giuliani, STEM Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
Custom Surveys & Reporting
We enable each of our schools and educators to measure what matters to them – whether your goals are to drive more work-based learning experiences like internships or apprenticeships, alternative pathways like industry credentials or dual enrollment, or programs that encourage the pursuits of underrepresented students.
Couragion is generously supported by the National Science Foundation with a mission to improve the awareness and perception of careers in STEM.