Science for Kids
Each summer members of the Graves Lab participate in Science for Kids, an outreach program for middle school students. Lab members serve as mentors for the five-week program that involves hands-on laboratory work and culminates in a science fair.
Swarthmore KAMP
Chris participates as a faculty mentor in the Kinfolx Affirmation Mentorship Program, which provides support to students who identify as LGBTQ+ to enhance their college experience by providing them the opportunity to connect with LGBTQ+ identified alumni, faculty, and staff.
Out4STEM
Chris has partnered with Out4STEM, a program that provides mentorship, academic support, and college/career preparation to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ youth interested in STEM fields. He gives talks focusing on developing scientific literacy, approaches to picking research projects, and challenges in the scientific process.