About the Project
Branching Out: Girls in STEM is an initiative that aims to inspire and empower girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. There is a significant lack of women in STEM careers today, and reaching girls early is essential to encouraging them to pursue these careers.
This project was created for a Girl Scout Gold Award, and involved creating a high school club for girls interested in engineering as well as running multiple outreach events for younger girls. If you are interested in joining the effort to get more women in STEM, check out the guide to the activities we have done and how to do them yourself.
Ways to Get Involved
for Kids
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Attend science and technology programs at your school or library
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Ask your parents to buy science kits to do with your friends
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Search online for fun science activities to try
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Stay curious and always keep learning
for Teens
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Join or start a club at your school
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Ask teachers or librarians about running STEM outreach events at feeder schools or local libraries
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Join STEM-related community service organizations like Science or Math National Honor Society
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Check out the Resources page for helpful links
for Adults
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If you work in a STEM field, volunteer to give career advice to teens
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Encourage your kids to participate in science and technology activities
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Become involved with or start your own initiatives for girls in STEM in your community or at your company