Mentoring Matters: Building Social Capital as the Bridge to Success
It’s a New Year and a great time to celebrate the power of role models and mentors. STEM role models help strengthen important outcomes for kids, including increased positive att
Creating Community through Action
On a farm in Nebraska, a girl works alongside her older brother to build a chicken coop to take care of her new baby chicks. In West Virginia, a grandfather trades stories with his
Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls
Before you start your holiday shopping this year, we encourage you to think outside the box. Don’t let stereotypes limit your shopping lists and imagination. Toys and games in sc
Summertime Adventures in STEM: Inspiring Young STEM Explorers One Book at a Time
Summer is our favorite time of year. Slowing down, enjoying the outdoors, and relaxing with family. We also can make more time to read with the young children in our families and c
Summer of Joy: Six Ideas to Imagine New Possibilities with STEM
As winter recedes and spring brings signs of life, beauty, and wonder of the world around us, the time is perfect for reimagining moments that spark excitement and joy. With less s
“Secret sauce” for Impactful Family Engagement: Our Lessons Learned from a Community of Practice
Family engagement has magical powers that support children’s engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). When families learn and play together, the possibili
Who, How, When, and Where We Talk About Engineering Careers Matters
“A professed interest in STEM careers is a more accurate predictor of pursuing an education and subsequent career than test scores.” (Goodwin. The development of a measure of e
Introduce a Girl to Engineering 2023: Make it a Love Story
Engineers do amazing work that makes our world a better place. Engineer Jane Chen co-created the Embrace portable, infant warmer that has saved hundreds of thousands of prematu
Mentoring 2023: Access Your Superpower and Make the Million Girls Moonshot a Reality
We love starting the new year with a spotlight on mentoring. For this year’s National Mentoring campaign help us reach the Million Girls Moonshot. With the Million Girls Mo
From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities
We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. What began as a one-hour coding challenge has expanded into a worldwide phen