SciQuiry: Science for All

SciQuiry

SciQuiry: Science for All

AI-powered science learning that adapts to every student—anywhere, anytime

McLean, VA, USA

USA

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

The world faces a projected shortage of 69 million teachers by 2030, according to UNESCO, with STEM education among the most severely impacted. International TIMSS data shows that up to 80% of schools in some countries struggle to recruit qualified science and math teachers, deepening the global science education gap. Teachers are often overwhelmed, managing 24–35 students per class on average. In low-income countries, this rises to 52 pupils per teacher—double the global average—making personalized instruction nearly impossible. As a result, many students fall behind before their learning needs are even identified. Science proficiency is critically low: In many low-income countries, fewer than 20% of Grade 4 students meet minimum science benchmarks (TIMSS, 2019). This is compounded by the 617 million children globally who are not achieving minimum proficiency in reading and math (UNESCO, 2023), foundational skills necessary for science learning. Among the 43.3 million displaced children worldwide (UNICEF, 2023), education is often disrupted for years. Traditional science education relies on consistent access to trained teachers, labs, and structured curricula—resources often unavailable in crisis-affected, rural, and underfunded regions. SciQuiry addresses these challenges by delivering scalable, AI-powered science instruction that adapts to students’ needs—anywhere, anytime.

"SciQuiry: Science for All" is a global initiative providing free access to SciQuiry’s AI-powered science education platform for refugee students and under-resourced classrooms worldwide. The solution delivers personalized science learning through three core components: First, our platform uses semantic search and Claude API to generate adaptive questions, creating Duolingo-like experiences for K–12 students. The AI adjusts difficulty in real time based on student responses, enabling individualized learning paths—even in low-connectivity environments. Second, our teacher dashboard offers real-time insights, automatically flagging students who are struggling and suggesting targeted interventions. This helps educators better support all learners, even in overcrowded classrooms. Third, accessibility is central to our design. SciQuiry works on basic tablets and smartphones, requires minimal bandwidth, and includes Text-to-Speech capabilities. We are committed to WCAG compliance, with Speech-to-Text and full screen reader compatibility in our 2025 roadmap. Built on AWS infrastructure and supported by a $100K AWS Education Equity Initiative grant, SciQuiry can scale globally while maintaining performance in crisis-affected regions. Customized onboarding, teacher training, and WhatsApp-based technical support ensure seamless implementation—even in refugee camps or remote schools—helping bridge global gaps in science education equity. Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yMmtOB9sn8

SciQuiry primarily serves three interconnected groups who face significant educational barriers: First, refugee students—among the 43.3 million displaced children globally—face prolonged disruptions to schooling and limited access to qualified science teachers or learning materials. SciQuiry provides academic continuity by delivering personalized, standards-aligned science learning that students can access from anywhere, using basic mobile devices and minimal internet. Second, students in under-resourced settings—rural schools, conflict zones, and low-income urban districts—often lack laboratories, consistent instruction, and infrastructure for hands-on science learning. Our platform removes the need for specialized facilities, transforming science into an accessible, inquiry-based experience through interactive, adaptive content. Third, overburdened teachers working in overcrowded classrooms (commonly with 30+ students) often lack the time and tools to provide individualized support. SciQuiry’s AI-powered assessments and real-time analytics reduce their administrative load while highlighting student learning gaps, enabling data-driven interventions that improve outcomes.