About Us

Overview of SLI

The Science Learning Institute (SLI) is here to be a resource for you if you are a student studying in STEM! We are also interested in collaborating with industry and community partners to increase diversity in STEM. 

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Our Team: Here is the team that keeps SLI programs running

Advisory Board: SLI has an advisory board that acts as a sounding board of support and feedback as we achieve our mission and vision.

Mission and Vision: read more about what drives us and what we are hoping to build over time. 

Recognition for SLI

Occasionally, we've been able to garner media attention for the work we are doing.

SLI was recognized as an inspiring program in STEM by Insight Into Diversity in 2022. Check out out our blurb by going to this website and find us under Foothill College. 

Here are articles where our work has been highlighted:

• • Foothill's Let's Play AI + Tech introduces kids and families to artificial intelligence (Los Altos Town Crier, 8/9/23)
  • Foothill College earns diversity award (Mountain View Voice, 8/4/22)
  • STEM for All: Foothill's SLI aims to even playing field for students (Los Altos Town Crier, 9/21/22)

  • Science Learning Institute offers internships with pathway to STEM (Los Altos Town Crier, 4/6/22)

  • Foothill Science Institute Strives to Advance Equity (Los Altos Town Crier, 11/2/21)

Get Involved!

Work with SLI: we have job opportunities for students and those outside of Foothill to work with us during the summer and school year.

Partnerships: we love building new partnerships, so reach out!

Support Us: we can't do our work without the support of donors and individuals who can contribute financially. Help us continue advancing our mission!