Girls in STEM

Girls in STEM* is a free program that provides opportunities such as week-long summer day camps for girls ages 12-14 and a leadership institute for ages 15-18.  The purpose of Girls in STEM is to give participants an opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers with hands-on activities led by female STEM professionals, ultimately encouraging them to continue their interests in STEM. We developed the program in 2013 to help close the gender gap in STEM careers.

For more information, contact Girls in STEM Coordinator Becca Burks at bburks@museumofdiscovery.org

*STEM education researchers have devoted substantial effort toward developing, implementing, and assessing strategies that encourage the persistence of women in STEM fields. While Girls in STEM camps are designed to integrate these proven pedagogical strategies that are especially aligned with the needs and interests of young women, we welcome any student to participate in camp activities.