LinC STEM is an access science enrichment program co-developed by teaching staff, faculty, undergraduate & graduate students from the University of Toronto and Scarborough grade 9 and 10 STEM teachers from the Toronto District School Board.

The goal of the program is to support and encourage high school students from historically underrepresented communities (Black, Indigenous, Racialized, Queer, low SES, Girls, English language learners) in STEM to pursue science in post-secondary education through curriculum-linked hands-on science laboratory activities and workshops.

The program utilizes anti-racist/anti-oppressive frameworks to address and challenge common biases that often play a role in discouraging minoritized youth from pursuing STEM. Belonging in STEM is promoted through intergenerational mentorship from diverse scientist-mentors.