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STEMEd for Girls

Are you interested in the STEM fields and all the potential they hold—especially for girls like you?

STEMEd for Girls is a FREE exciting online program created for high school girls —with a particular focus on girls of color—and the people who support them. Whether you are just starting to explore an interest in science, technology, engineering, or math, or you have already decided to major in STEM in college, this program will help you prepare for the journey from 9th grade to 12th grade.

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Young Teenage Multiethnic Schoolgirl is Studying Electronics and Soldering Wires and Circuit Boards in Her Science Hobby Robotics Project. Girl is Working on a Robot in Her Room. Education Concept.

STEMEd for Girls is a FREE series of lively, informative, and engaging virtual workshops that will pave the way for your success as you move through high school, into college, and eventually on to your career. Designed for those who want to stand out among their peers, the program:

Illustrates what leadership in STEM looks and feels like, emphasizes the rewards of innovation, describes different types of mentorship relationships, discusses what it means to have and expect a sense of belonging in STEM, presents coping strategies, and shares many more skills you can use for advancement and promotion in high school.
Demystifies the world of STEM and shows how accessible—and exciting—these fields can be.
Explores the different subject areas that you can choose as a college major, including biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and technology/computer science.
Shows the many types of lucrative jobs and careers a STEM education can prepare you for.
Connects you with AAUW STEM Ambassadors who will inspire and guide you in your education and beyond.
Works with your parents, guardians, and other caregivers to make sure you have all the support and encouragement you need on your pathway to STEM.

Gain confidence, have fun, get inspired—and join a national community of girls and women excited about the endless opportunities in STEM.

Learn more about the successes of the summer 2022 sessions and stayed tuned for our 2023 sessions calendar!

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STEMEd For Girls 2023/2024 Schedule

Caregivers are welcome to join the Girls workshops.

While the schedule is divided between caregivers and girls, all sessions are designed for girls and their communities of support. Caregivers, please feel free to join any session that sparks your interest. Caregivers include anyone supporting high school girls on their journey toward STEM such as parents, legal guardians, teachers, counselors, community members, etc.

	CAREGIVERS	GIRLS
Spring 2023	Information Session  Wednesday April 12, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST How/When to offer support and guidance  Wednesday April 26, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST Looking Ahead + Summer Goals Wednesday May 17, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   Caregivers partnering with School Administrators Wednesday June 28, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST	Asynchronous Monthly Community Building and STEM Interactions for Girls and Caregivers *These will occur throughout the year.
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024	Pathways to STEM Wednesday September 6, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   College Search & Selection (Workbook) Wednesday October 4, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   Careers in STEM Exploration Session  Wednesday November 15, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST        Voices of Caregivers Wednesday February 21, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST          How/When to Offer Support and Guidance  Wednesday March 27, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     Caregivers partnering with School Administrators Wednesday April 24, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST        Looking Ahead + Summer Goals Wednesday May 22, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST	Pathways to STEM/Roadmap Wednesday September 6, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   Coping - STEM Topic Exploration: Mathematics Wednesday September 20, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     College Search & Selection (Workbook) Wednesday October 4, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST    Innovation - STEM Topic Exploration: Chemistry Wednesday October 18, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   Careers in STEM Exploration Session  Wednesday November 15, 2023 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST   Advancement - STEM Topic Exploration: Technology Wednesday February 7, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     Sense of Belonging - STEM Topic Exploration: Physics Wednesday March 6, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     Leadership - STEM Topic Exploration: Engineering Wednesday April 3, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     Mentorship - STEM Topic Exploration: Biology Wednesday May 8, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST     Voices of Students Wednesday June 5, 2024 \| 7:00- 8:30 EST

Between the ages of 13-17, only

of girls say they plan to pursue a STEM career, compared to 27% of boys.

Women make up only

27%

of the STEM workforce.

Only

16%

Of engineers are women.

Women with STEM JOBS earn almost

28%

more than women in other fields.

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AAUW STEMEd for Girls is supported by the Arconic Foundation and the Baxter International Foundation.

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STEMEd for Girls

Are you interested in the STEM fields and all the potential they hold—especially for girls like you?

STEMEd For Girls 2023/2024 Schedule

Caregivers are welcome to join the Girls workshops.

Our Supporters

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STEMEd for Girls

Are you interested in the STEM fields and all the potential they hold—especially for girls like you?

STEMEd For Girls 2023/2024 Schedule

Caregivers are welcome to join the Girls workshops.

Our Supporters

Related

Fast Facts: Early Barriers to Girls & Women in STEM

STEMpacks

STEMEd for Girls 2022: Our Second Summer Supporting Girls

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