From Talk to Walk

​In the late fall of 2016, neuroscientist and founder of EDsnaps Susanne Cappendijk, PhD, MBA (aka Dr. C) was mentoring in the Bronx, NY. During this mentoring session, one of her mentees said “Dr. C, I’m worried about my resume; I don’t have any real skills. I don't think that I have any chance of getting into college”

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The Launch of the 2017 Pilot Program

With no budget, Dr. C created a STEM+Arts and Arts+STEM based 3-week in person Summer Program with the goal to increase self-worth and self-esteem of underserved and under-resourced students. This Pilot Summer Program launched on July 10, 2017 at the Bronx Engineering Technology Academy (BETA), JFK campus in the Bronx, NY. With the help of 50+ volunteers, in-kind donations and Dr. C’s sheer determination, this program was offered completely for FREE to 7 underserved female-identifying high school students.

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Status in 2025

After 8 years of hard work, the majority of our 2017 cohort students are now early career professionals. Our 2020 STEM learners start to enter the STEM workforce or a graduate training program. We appreciate it very much that our graduates take the time off from their jobs,  and join us during different EDsnaps community events.

We currently offer 4 main stream educational programs working with local, national and international STEM learners and their families, serving over 250 students annually. Since its’ inception we have served over 2800+ students and their families globally.

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Our long-term commitment 

• We listen to our students and continue to create opportunities that improve access to resources and promote long life learning for everyone.

• We stimulate economic growth in local, national and global socio-economically challenged communities by offering sustainable quality educational programs.

• We increase diversity in the current and  next generation STEM workforce.

 

We do this one student at the time.