Futurelab is Genentech’s STEM education initiative that supports all 8,000 K-12 students in the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) by getting them excited about science, boosting their skills and inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM.
These statistics underscore a major gap in STEM education. To us, they also demonstrate a world of possibility.
Many of us are here today because somewhere along the line, someone invested in our development. Someone cared. Through Futurelab, we have an opportunity, at an organizational level, to engage South San Francisco students in STEM and prepare them for the dynamic job opportunities of the future.
Futurelab offers four unique programs for students at different stages of their educational journey: Gene Academy, Helix Cup, Science Garage, and Futurelab Scholarships.
I believe my current position – as a PhD student – is a testament to the profound impact the Futurelab program had on my academic and career trajectory. Prior to the program, I had limited exposure to the field of biotechnology. No one in my family were scientists or pursued a STEM-related career. This unique experience not only exposed me to the fascinating world of biology but also instilled the confidence to pursue a future in this field.
and our employees have volunteered more than 85,000 hours at schools and as mentors.
and are proud that our longstanding partnership with SSFUSD is helping to inspire the next generation of STEM talent locally.
to scale the impact of the program across the Bay Area, the state of California and beyond to reach even more students pursuing a lifelong exploration of science.
Futurelab and Futurelab+ are part of our commitment to build pathways into Genentech and the broader healthcare industry for the next generation of talent in science and medicine, including those who remain underrepresented in STEM careers. We support students along all stages of the STEM education continuum, from their earliest school years through post-secondary education and early-in-career opportunities.
