Our impact

Six years of opening doors to STEM

Since 2021, the Bridge Program has brought hundreds of high school students into university labs, tech companies and museums, connecting them with mentors who reflect their potential.

526Student participantsAcross seven Bridge programs, 2021–2026
7Bridge programsSix years, including two in 2026
79Workshops & sessionsTaught by scientists, artists and industry experts
50Keynote speakersAthletes, scholars, artists and civic leaders
3Host citiesBoston, Berkeley and Atlanta, plus a virtual year
+9.9%Interest in STEM careersMeasured among 2025 participants

By the numbers

Bridge Program at a glance

Participation in every Bridge program to date. Hover a bar for details.

Students per program

Number of participants in each Bridge program, 2021–2026

Students per Bridge program
ProgramStudents
2021 Virtual50
2022 Berkeley75
2023 Boston110
2024 Boston10
2025 Boston101
2026 Boston100
2026 Atlanta80

Students by host city

Total participants per location, all years

  • Boston, MA3212023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
  • Atlanta, GA802026
  • Berkeley, CA752022
  • Virtual502021, hosted by the MIT Media Lab
+9.9%

2025 outcomes: measurable gains

Bridge Boston 2025 increased participant interest in STEM careers by 9.9% and produced measurable skill gains in three areas:

  • Data Activism
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computation & Coding

Reports

Impact reports

Download our annual impact reports for program outcomes, financials and stories from the year.

Impact Report2025

Impact Report 2025

Outcomes from Bridge Boston 2025 and the year in review.

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Impact Report2024

Impact Report 2024

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Impact Report2023

Impact Report 2023

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Alumni voices

In their words

Bridge alumni on what the program meant to them.

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