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.
Learn more about GIRLS IN STEM through our 2023 annual report.
upcoming events
GIRLS IN STEM EVENT: SPAGHETTI WITH BETTY
Featuring Lew Weeks, Senior Scientist @ Givaudan
Friday, November 15, 2024
Girls 5th-8th grade are invited to join us at our iSPACE GIRLS in STEM: SPAGHETTI WITH BETTY
This is your chance ready to explore the fascinating world of food science. Featured speaker Lew Weeks from Givaudan will take us on an inspiring journey through her career and show us how science meets flavor in a fun and interactive way!
Get ready to engage your senses as we dive into a unique experiment where you’ll look, smell, and taste a beverage that challenges your expectations. Can you guess the flavor?
Plus, you'll get hands-on experience with an amazing Givaudan tool used for smelling!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, experiment, and connect with other girls passionate about STEM.
DETAILS: SPAGHETTI WITH BETTY EVENT
WHO: 5th-8th grade Girls
WHEN: Friday, November 15, 2024
TIME: 6:00pm - 800 pm (Check in begins at 5:45)
LOCATION: iSPACE, INC. 10020 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
COST: FREE!
STEM star spotlight: Neha Badam
To inspire future female STEM leaders, iSPACE highlights one of our own STEM STARS, Neha Badam, who is a Test Engineer at Mammotome. In her role, Neha tests medical devices to ensure that they are safe and intuitive to use. Read her entire profile by clicking below.
View Neha'sSTEM Profile
Check out the profiles of these other STem stars!
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
