Why Science

Interactive SaaS classroom platform, with Teacher Configured Learning Modules for grade 5-12 STEM subjects. Demonstrated student improvement. Has revenue.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Education
  • Location New Haven, CT, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded April 2009
  • Employees 3
  • Website whyscience.com

Company Summary

Provides an interactive SaaS classroom platform that uses students’ natural curiosity to improve STEM outcomes. Teachers can customize inquiry-based Learning Modules that seamlessly integrate current educational standards, saving teachers time and energy bridging the gap between the theory and practice of teaching. Supports efficient delivery of differentiated education. Company currently has revenue from schools in Connecticut.

Team

  • Founder and CEO

    Former Faculty at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Multiple education and entrepreneurship awards. 20+ years developing science curriculum and offering educational programs to both students and teachers in grades K through 20. Member, Board of Directors, Connecticut Science Supervisors Association. BA in Chemistry &Physics with high honors Chemistry from Smith College, Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from UMass Amherst

  • Chief Operations Officer

    Extensive experience with internal and external sales and operations management. Board Member, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. BA in Political Science from The Ohio State University with Business Studies at University of Cincinnati.

  • Chief Academic Officer

    Former Science Supervisor, Head Science Staff Development, Assistant Principal and Science Teacher, New Haven Public Schools. Teaching Endorsements: Pre K – 4, 4 – 8, 7 – 12 Biology, 7 – 12 General Science, 7 – 12 Spanish. Administration Endorsement. BA American International College, Interdepartmental Science. M Ed. Southern Connecticut State University, Science Education.

  • Douglas Eicher
    Business Development Consultant

    Entrepreneurial, experienced international executive. 20+ year record of achievement and leadership in education, technology, public sector markets over broad range of technology. Demonstrated success in building high-performance sales teams, growing market share in highly competitive markets. Aggressive in building new business, securing financial objectives, and forging strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and business partners.

Advisors

  • John Seiffer
    Past President, The Angel Investor Forum and Business Advisor
    Unconfirmed
    Director of Finance and Innovation, Economic Development Corporation of New Haven
    Dr. Carlos Torre
    Professor, Education, Southern Connecticut State University, Fellow at Yale University
    Unconfirmed
  • Paul Burnim, Ed. D.
    Education Consultant
    Unconfirmed
    Managing Director, iQ Venture Advisors

Previous Investors

  • Dr. Lars Kielhorn
    CIO North America, Lou Dreyfus Commodities
    Unconfirmed

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