about GIRLS IN STEM
Vision: To empower girls to see themselves in STEM.
Mission: To ignite a passion in girls for STEM so that they are prepared to thrive in tomorrow's world.
To accomplish their mission, the GIS Advisory Board hosts several all-girl STEM experiences throughout the year, provides girls with opportunities to interact with female STEM role models, and gives families and educators the resources and tools to support children's interest in STEM.
upcoming events
Girls in STEM: April 28, 2023 EVENT
Girls in grades 5-8 are invited to meet women STEM professionals, hear from women about their STEM careers, meet other girls interested in STEM, and experience a STEM activity.
DETAILS:
DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023
TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PLACE: GE Aviation Learning Center
1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215
WHO: Girls 5th grade – 8th grade
COST: FREE!
During the GIS event, parents/teachers are invited to attend a special parallel program, "Supporting Girls in STEM".
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Check in begins at 5:45pm
* Light snacks will be served
STEM star spotlight: Lindsay gerding
To inspire future female STEM leaders, iSPACE highlights one of our own STEM STARS, Lindsay Gerding, who is the Vice President of Operations at JACOBS. Lindsay is very active in our Girls In STEM programming and serves as an inspiration to us all. Read her entire profile by clicking below.
LINDSAY GERDING - STEM PROFILE
SPAGHETTI WITH BETTY
Join iSPACE Girls in STEM for a night of food and fun! Girls in grades 5th - 8th are invited to have dinner with STEM professionals, hear from women about their STEM careers, meet other girls interested in STEM, and experience a STEM activity.
DETAILS:
Girls in STEM: Spaghetti with Betty Event
DATE: Friday, November 4th
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION: iSPACE, INC.
10020 READING ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
GRADES: Girls, grades 5th - 8th
COST: FREE
Resources for Encouraging Girls in STEM
Mission Unstoppable: YouTube Show featuring Women in STEM, Hosted by Miranda Cosgrove
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgUyLVqgkbkVgVZTHMkECQ
SciGirls: Emmy award-winning PBS Kids TV show, website, and educational outreach program that draws on cutting-edge research about what engages girls in STEM.
https://www.scigirlsconnect.org/SciGirls
6 Research-Based Strategies for Engaging Girls in STEM:
https://www.scigirlsconnect.org/scigirls-strategies-engage-girls-stem/
She Can STEM: Meet Role Models Who are Changing the World with STEM
https://shecanstem.com/
Women @ JPL: Features inspirational stories from the women who are paving the way in to new frontiers
https://women.jpl.nasa.gov/
Article from US Census Bureau: Women Making Gains in STEM Occupations but Still Underrepresented
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/01/women-making-gains-in-stem-occupations-but-still-underrepresented.html
Aviation For Girls: Features content tracks for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including a monthly magazine, aerospace instructional activity videos and scholarship information. https://www.wai.org/aviation-for-girls-app
