Girls in STEM
About Girls in STEM: The Museum of Discovery offers free week-long day camps for girls ages 12-14. 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. The Museum of Discovery made this a priority as there continues to be a gender gap in STEM careers and leadership roles, with men outnumbering women.
In addition to our day camps for ages 12-14, Girls in STEM is now offering separate opportunities for returning participants ages 15 and up! The first of these opportunities is the Leadership Institute in March. Participation in the spring Leadership Institute will make you eligible to be a Girls in STEM camp counselor over the summer. Please contact Grace at ggriffiths@museumofdiscovery.org for more info.
Girls in STEM 2023 Schedule:
Leadership Institute
March 21-23 at Museum of Discovery
June 20-22 at Clinton Library
Application for Leadership Institute
*must have participated in Girls in STEM at least once and be at least 15 years old
Little Rock at Clinton Library
Bernie Babcock Women in Museum Sciences Summit: This commemorative camp is a 3-day experience honoring Museum of Discovery founder Bernie Babcock. Participants will explore museum careers and learn about the women who started some of the museums in Little Rock as well as those who lead those museums today.
June 6-8 12-14 years old
Application for Bernie Babcock Summit
Blytheville at Arkansas Northeastern College
June 12-16 12-14 years old
Conway at the University of Central Arkansas
June 26-30 12-14 years old
Little Rock at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Tech
Main Campus
July 10-14 12-13 years old
July 17-21 13-14 years old
Little Rock-South
July 24-28 12-13 years old
July 31 – August 4 13-14 years old
In the spring of 2020, we compiled data; surveys; and interviews from Girls in STEM participants from over the years to determine the impact of the program, this is what we learned: Girls in STEM’s Impact
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