As part of our ongoing mission to support women and girls in their pursuit of careers in STEM, we are delighted to announce the inaugural series of the STEM for Her Virtual Programs. Staying home to stay safe does not mean limiting learning and growing. In fact, it is the …
Dear Friends of STEM for Her, We want to take a moment to acknowledge the pain and tragedy engulfing our country. The senseless and unjust killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many others have illuminated the long and disturbing history of racial and social injustice that communities …
As a high school senior interested in technology, I have faced the gender gap many more times than most would expect. From international math camps in middle school to my high school robotics team, I’ve experienced the imbalance in participation in technology first-hand. As I researched the problem, I realized …
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What do I wish I knew about being a software engineer/lead technologist when I was in high school or college? First and foremost, I wish I knew more about possible career options in STEM, especially Information Technology and software engineering, which were unheard of in my South Indian childhood residence. …
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When I started college, I did not talk to my professors. They were the founts of knowledge at the front of the lecture hall, and students were to be receivers of this knowledge. I had this idea that it was a one-way street, rather than the dialog that it really …
STEM for Her is launching a new blog in 2020 because one of the benefits we offer to our girls and young women is advice and guidance based on the experiences of a knowledgeable group of women professionals. We hear over and over again from our program participants that they …
This Inaugural group of Community and Corporate Leaders will Help STEM for Her Extend its Impact on Girls and Young Women in the DC Metro area Falls Church, VA – October 3, 2019 – STEM for Her (SFH), a non-profit foundation ranked sixth best STEM organization for women and girls1, announced today …
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Join STEM for Her in celebrating the holidays and network with business and technology leaders from the DC metro area while supporting girls and young women pursuing STEM-related careers. Meet some of the young women who have benefited from STEM-related programs, and help us say thank you to our sponsors …
We celebrate the life of our dear friend and colleague, Louise Peabody.She will be remembered for her spirit, passion, dedication and commitment to our mission.
On Thursday, May 17, join the movement to supportSTEM for Her during the Do More 24 Annual Day of Giving by United Way. Your contribution will help us fund and provide mentoring programs, scholarships and other life-changing opportunities that encourage girls to pursue successful STEM-related careers. Supporting STEM for Her through Do …
