Advancing Excellence in Teaching and Learning
A bold new step in life sciences education for SFUSD students.
Inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators & problem solvers.
San Francisco is a global life sciences leader — but 80% of employers report a shortage of skilled workers. The Mission Bay Hub is designed to change that.
We're building a $16M state-of-the-art life sciences learning space for SFUSD high schoolers, opening January 2026.
The Vision
What It Is
The Mission Bay Hub is a 11,149 sq ft, hands-on STEM campus
Located on the 4th floor of SFUSD’s new Mission Bay Elementary School, the Hub will include:
• Cutting-edge life sciences labs
• Patient care simulation space
• Maker's area for design & engineering
• Collaborative research zones
Why Here
This neighborhood is home to UCSF’s cutting-edge medical campuses, Kaiser Permanente, biotech startups, and world-class research institutions like QB3 and the Gladstone Institutes.
By placing students in the center of this vibrant ecosystem, the Hub gives them direct access to the people, tools, and ideas shaping the future of health and science. It’s more than proximity — it’s immersion.
What Students Get
Hands-on experience + real-world preparation
• Professional certifications & internships
• Academic credit (science, ELA)
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Post-secondary bridge programs
• Personalized coaching
• A focus on supporting BIPOC and underrepresented students
280+
high school students
served each year
Building a diverse, local pipeline for 13,000+ STEM careers
The Impact
500+
additional students through summer & after-school programming
Strengthens SFUSD’s Graduate
Profile vision
Brings business, community
& education into alignment
““I would love to do research on different types of cancer and treatments with UCSF professionals. The Hub helps students find their passions and get exposed to STEM, health, and biotech fields.”
HUA
Mission Bay Hub Student Ambassador, Marshall High School
Life sciences jobs grew 79% faster than the national average (CBRE, 2023)
Building a diverse, local pipeline for 13,000+ STEM careers
The Impact
Career pathway programs double college entry rates for underrepresented students
(CART, 2011)
200+ life sciences companies in
SF are ready to hire — if we prepare
our students
📅 Timeline
Construction underway now
Opening January 2026
Help Make It Happen.
Only $800K left to raise.
Partner with us to build a life-changing program for SFUSD students.
Contact:
Colm Hegarty, Director of Development
📧 hegartyc@sfusd.edu | (415) 377-0976