“In just five years, the workforce will require an additional 65,000 engineers. By 2028, we will need 593,900 new computer scientists. And by 2030, an Institute for the Future study estimates that 85% of today’s learners will occupy jobs that don’t even exist yet. How then do we fill such large numbers of higher-skilled engineering and technology workforce? It must be by widening the pipeline to include people from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields – women and minorities.”
How Can We Close the STEM Gender Gap Before Another Century Passes?
– DiverseEducation.com
STEM Gems Summer Camp is a STEM-intensive week of hands-on activities, career exploration, and mindful conversations for girls!
Enroll your daughters, nieces, and mentees today!
It’s true: You can’t be what you can’t see.
- Our mission is to give girls and young women role models in STEM and open their eyes to a world of opportunity! Campers will walk away as fearless risk-takers, ready to tackle real-world challenges through science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Ages: The 2024 camp is open to current 8th and 9th grade girls.
- Dates: Monday-Friday June 24-28, 2024
- Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm EST
- Where: Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia
- Cost: FREE! Due to a generous grant from the Avantor Foundation, the 2024 STEM Gems Summer Camp is free. Use the link below to complete the application to be considered. Campers must attend all dates and arrive on time each day.
- Each camper will receive a copy of the STEM Gems book by author/engineer Stephanie Espy, a #GiveGirlsRoleModels t-shirt, empowerment bracelet, and tote bag.
- Each day will feature a lab visit at one of the research labs at Georgia Tech.
- Girls will learn the benefits of a STEM career, learn how to overcome potential challenges, and gain valuable advice and guidance.
- Get ready for a STEM-tastic week of hand-on activities, career exploration, and mindful conversations…. and so much fun!
- Click here to get an inside view into the diverse array of hands-on activities campers explored at last year’s camp.
Experience the STEM Gems Summer Camp!
Monday, June 24 – Science: Understanding Our Universe
Macroscopic investigations of planetary and geological formations. Microscopic investigations of insect classification and genetic material. Explore careers in planetary science, geophysics, genetics, entomology, and more!
Tuesday, June 25 – Technology: Advancing Our Universe
Exploration of the evolution of technology from simple robotics to augmented reality and psychosocial support systems. Explore careers in virtual reality, cybersecurity, animation, biotechnology, and more!
Wednesday, June 26 – Engineering: Designing Our Universe
In-depth examinations of the systems used the develop the engineering design processes that create and test solutions to real-life problems. Explore careers in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more!
Thursday, June 27 – Math: Quantifying Our Universe
Observations of how numbers are used to form cities, cells, and systems in order to plan our future, evaluate risks, and build healthy communities. Explore careers in data science, actuarial science, urban planning, economics, and more!
Friday, June 28 – All About You: Planning Your Journey
Adopt a growth mindset, debunk gender stereotypes, and choose women in STEM role models to create a vision for yourself for now and in the future!
Close your eyes and try to name five women scientists in less than ten seconds. Try it. How many did you come up with? If you couldn’t think of five names, don’t worry. Did you know that just 8% of the researchers mentioned in high school textbooks are women?
Remembering the Scientific Women Who Changed Our Lives
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