Access to STEM education
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers are fast-growing jobs in the US and drive innovation. Through our STEM investments, we aim to increase children’s value of and confidence in doing science and pursuing STEM careers. Through our local and national investments, we aim to increase students’ access to exciting STEM education that is culturally relevant, connected to real careers and builds science identity.
Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
GSK has partnered with The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to provide STEM materials for 27 public elementary schools across the District. This grant will provide more than 2,500 students with equipment such as robotics kits, 3-D printers and gardening supplies for their science classrooms, to help them get hands-on with STEM learning and be inspired to innovate a brighter future. Since 2020, GSK has donated more than $1 million to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to increase access to STEM for students across the city.
Science in the Summer™
We want children to discover the wonders of science and consider a career in science one day. That's why we offer GSK Science in the Summer™, a free, inquiry-based science education program that helps students grow to love science. Through classes held in public libraries and other community-based organizations, the program gets kids excited about learning science with hands-on experiments.
In 2025, more than 23,000 students will participate in GSK’s Science in the Summer™ program. In collaboration with The Franklin Institute, a national network of over 20 informal science institutions will implement GSK Science in the Summer across the US. GSK Science in the Summer™ was established in 1986 in Philadelphia, PA.
Be a Health Scientist!’ Summer 2025
The 2025 GSK Science in the Summer™ curriculum offers students the unique opportunity to become real scientists and engineers, engaging in hands-on activities that will bring the world of health science to life. They will discover different career paths, from athletic trainer to epidemiologist, solve real-life problems, and build critical thinking skills—all while asking big questions like, what affects our health? How can we prevent illness? How do we help people heal?
Learn more about our GSK Science in the Summer™ programs at https://scienceinthesummer.fi.edu/
(Greater Philadelphia and National sites).
Through active, hands-on learning, students learn through knowledge, education, and hard work, that science can be interesting, exciting, and challenging as they learn the basic STEM skills that will prepare them for academic and professional success.
GSK IMPACT Awards
Whether it’s feeding people who are hungry, fostering mentoring relationships with at-risk youth, or preventing homelessness for families, this year’s nonprofits selected for GSK IMPACT Awards are changing lives. On the front line of their communities, these groups often fill a gap that no one else can.
This is no easy feat given the unprecedented economic and public health challenges generated by the pandemic. It’s now more important than ever to support the groups committed to helping those who need it the most.
GSK IMPACT Awards honor local nonprofits
The GSK IMPACT Awards recognize small- to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Greater Philadelphia and in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Many have been in their neighborhoods for years; they’ve earned the trust of the residents and fulfilled their promises. These relationships are critical to creating a world where all can thrive.
Ten winners were chosen in each region and awarded $50,000 each for a total charitable investment of $1 million this year. These unrestricted funds enable recipient organizations to focus on their work supporting marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Meet our 2024 winners
The 2024 GSK IMPACT Award winners leverage innovation and pair it with enthusiasm to drive transformational programs that make our communities healthier. Their missions range from enhancing education, providing housing and case management services, igniting mental and emotional awareness and eliminating barriers to employment. These are all important factors to improve health outcomes and equity in the communities where we live and work.
North Carolina
The GSK IMPACT Award winners in the Triangle region are:
Pennsylvania
The GSK IMPACT Award winners in the Greater Philadelphia region are:
Disaster Relief
GSK provided grants totaling $250,000 to the American Red Cross in 2024 to help with the recovery and relief efforts for families impacted by Hurricane Helene.
These funds were used to provide shelter, essential items, and comfort to those impacted by these storms. As a part of our global partnership with Save the Children (STC), GSK also matches employee donations to support emergency response efforts in the US.
