While women have made great strides in education and entry into the workforce, they continue to be underrepresented in STEM college majors and careers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, when today's girls graduate from college, the United States will need 3 million more scientists and engineers. However, women currently hold less than 25% of STEM jobs. Additionally, a Girl Scout Research Institute study found that 74% of girls surveyed are interested in STEM; however, only a small percentage say it's their first choice as a career. National research suggests that it is possible to increase girls' interest in STEM through projects that involve interaction with female role models and learning how STEM can make the world a better place. Therefore, we have developed a unique approach to STEM based on the evidence that girls need a safe space to challenge gender stereotypes in an out‐of‐school, girl‐led, learning-by-doing, and cooperative learning setting. Through our STEM program/badge curriculum, we help girls build the skills necessary for college and career readiness ‐ putting them on a path to success.

Service Area: Cobb County

Categories Science & Technology

• Population Served: Female, Children (5-14), Teenagers (14-19)

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