Our Mission
To excite and empower girls with knowledge and confidence in STEM to become future problem solvers and leaders.
Since 2018, STEM Like a Girl has been creating a place where girls in grades 3 – 5 and their adult can explore STEM together. We believe that everyone can STEM Like a Girl!
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The STEM Like a Girl Way
We envision a world in which girls’ interest in STEM is nurtured, celebrated, and valued
The Power of Girls
We believe the term “like a girl” should empower young girls, not intimidate them
We believe girls are just as smart and capable of achieving success in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as boys
We believe STEM education for girls needs to start in elementary school to spark their interest at an early age
We believe exposing girls to hands-on STEM activities increases their self-confidence and problem-solving skills regardless of what career path they ultimately choose
We believe young girls today have the ability to shape STEM fields in the future
The Power of Parents
We believe parents other adult caregivers play a key role in their girl’s developing confidence and interest in science and engineering
We believe parents want to foster STEM identities for their girls but need resources to get started
We believe every family should have the opportunity to participate in STEM programs regardless of background, income, or education level
We believe parents and girls working together to solve fun, hands-on science and engineering challenges promotes family learning and increases STEM identity in girls
The Power of Mentors
We believe female STEM professionals can help mentor and educate girls about careers in science and engineering
We believe girls need to see strong women in STEM fields to feel supported in pursuing their own science and engineering interests
We believe mentors can encourage girls to explore the growing and rewarding career paths in STEM fields
We believe women who support not only girls, but also each other, will ultimately reshape the fields of STEM for women everywhere
By The Numbers
The journey doesn’t end in 5th grade! Meet Gatee who started with STEM Like a Girl as a 3rd grader and is now in high school and a workshop volunteer leading activities!
“Don’t be afraid to try new things and make changes if something doesn’t work out.” – Gatee
