Empowering the next generation of STEM professionals
Girls in STEM is a series of educational programs throughout the year that encourages interest in science and engineering among female students in grades 4-8.
Launched in 2013, the program offers a supportive and collaborative environment for girls to engage with each other while working on activities and projects that introduce them to STEM concepts such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Girls in STEM also partners with companies and mentors to speak with students about opportunities in STEM and as a future profession.
Upcoming Girls in STEM Events
Brilliant Birds
May 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Grades 4-8
$25 per Participant
Discover the science soaring above you! From the local cactus wren to the tropical parrot, investigate the brilliant lives of birds. Meet local teens who created a video game to help protect the environment (NSF #2148016).
Lunch will be provided.
Ripple Effect: Girls Shaping the Future of Water
June 14 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Grades 4-8
$25 per Participant
Dive into a world where every drop makes a difference! Empower your curiosity, discover innovative solutions, and become part of a future where smart science shapes a cleaner, brighter tomorrow.
#GirlsInSTEM #PowerOfADrop #FutureEngineers #WaterInnovation #STEM
Lunch will be provided.
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Girls in STEM Zine
Check out the bilingual, 18-page handbook featuring profiles with real-world STEM mentors, interactive experiments, activity guides for grades K–12, links to videos and more.
STEM Career Exposure
Arizona Science Center provides a behind-the-scenes look at careers and businesses that authentically represent women in science, technology, engineering and math.
A Look at Girls in STEM
Take a look at a typical Girls in STEM event as a mentor guides the group in dissecting a rainbow trout!
Become a Mentor!
STEM Mentors impact the lives of Participants in a variety of ways, including helping with challenges, engaging the Participants in different projects, and, most importantly, a chance to mentor and inspire young girls* to consider exciting careers in STEM. We are in need of both English- and Spanish-speaking STEM Mentors.
Inclusivity at Arizona Science Center
Our Girls in STEM program is open to anyone who identifies as female regardless of their assignment at birth. Our program is also open to those who identify as non-binary and, although the focus is on girls, all students are invited to attend regardless of gender identity.
Studies show that girls are more engaged in learning when the content presented is both tactile and closely tied to solving a real-world problem or challenge.
Change the Future of STEM
Involving young girls in STEM activities is crucial to boosting their confidence and expanding their experience in science, technology, engineering and math. To learn more about Girls in STEM, email girlsinstem@azscience.org or call 602.716.2000 ext. 241.