AAUW STEMEd for Girls ~ Virtual Program for High School Girls, with a Focus on Girls of Color (and the people who support them)
Register here: STEMEd for Girls at AAUW.org
STEMEd for Girls is a FREE series of lively, informative, and engaging virtual workshops that will pave the way for your success as you move through high school, into college, and eventually on to your career. Designed for those who want to stand out among their peers, the program:
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Illustrates what leadership in STEM looks and feels like, emphasizes the rewards of innovation, describes different types of mentorship relationships, discusses what it means to have and expect a sense of belonging in STEM, presents coping strategies, and shares many more skills you can use for advancement and promotion in high school.
- Demystifies the world of STEM and shows how accessible—and exciting—these fields can be.
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Explores the different subject areas that you can choose as a college major, including biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and technology/computer science.
- Shows the many types of lucrative jobs and careers a STEM education can prepare you for.
- Connects you with AAUW STEM Ambassadors who will inspire and guide you in your education and beyond.
- Works with your parents, guardians, and other caregivers to make sure you have all the support and encouragement you need on your pathway to STEM.
Gain confidence, have fun, get inspired—and join a national community of girls and women excited about the endless opportunities in STEM.
2023-2024
Caregivers Girls
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FALL 2023 – SPRING 2024
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Pathways to STEM
Wednesday September 6, 2023 | 7:00- 8:30 ESTCollege Search & Selection (Workbook) Wednesday October 4, 2023 | 7:00- 8:30 EST Careers in STEM Exploration Session Voices of Caregivers How/When to Offer Support and Guidance Caregivers partnering with School Administrators Looking Ahead + Summer Goals |
Pathways to STEM/Roadmap
Wednesday September 6, 2023 | 7:00- 8:30 ESTCoping – STEM Topic Exploration: Mathematics Wednesday September 20, 2023 | 7:00- 8:30 EST College Search & Selection (Workbook) Innovation – STEM Topic Exploration: Chemistry Careers in STEM Exploration Session Advancement – STEM Topic Exploration: Technology Sense of Belonging – STEM Topic Exploration: Physics Leadership – STEM Topic Exploration: Engineering Mentorship – STEM Topic Exploration: Biology Voices of Students |
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AAUW St Augustine – Advancing Women and Girls in STEM
In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law, and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A 2010 research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers — including stereotypes, gender bias, and the climate of science and engineering departments in colleges and universities — that continue to block women’s progress in STEM. https://ww3.aauw.org/research/why-so-few/
AAUW St. Augustine encourages girls and women to excel and pursue STEM careers.
- Sponsoring STEM SPARK, an annual career day for middle school girls
- Participation in fundraising and student selection for Florida’s Tech Trek Camp
- Awarding to a deserving girl a scholarship to St. Johns County School’s Marine Science Camp
- Annual college and post-graduate scholarships
The Branch’s efforts to promote STEM projects are funded by Branch events and members donations. Please consider sending a donation to the Branch STEM fund.
Volunteers are welcome. Any member wishing to participate in STEM events, please contact the STEM Director, Maureen Ballard, motooleballard@gmail.com
Noel Olson, Maureen Ballard and Anne Laure Wagner