The Girls in STEM program is a monthly club that meets on the first Saturday of every month starting in October and ending with the Girls in STEM Conference in May. This club is open to girls in grades 6 – 8 only.
Students enrolled in this program participate in two monthly workshops and seminars led by female members of various STEM departments and fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), with most workshops having a hands-on approach.
The program ends with the Girls in STEM Conference in May, which has more spots available for girls who may be interested in participating in the program the next year. It also offers more workshops for participants to choose from.
Focus
- Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
- Career exploration
- Community engagement
- Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
- Fall Term
- Weekends
- Winter Term
Participants
Ages
- Elementary school students (K-5)