WASHINGTON — The nonprofit STEM For Her is helping us get uplifted. The organization offers mentoring, speakers, tools and financial support to girls and young women interested in science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) careers.
Only 24% of the STEM careers are filled by women, and even less when looking at underrepresented communities and communities of color.
The organization is preparing for STEM For Her Day, on Nov. 3. About 300 girls and young women from D.C., Maryland and Virginia participate in a hands-on experiential, conference-style day of all-things-STEM.
Students will be exposed to industry professionals, specific career opportunities, and university options through robust programming, intimate discussion, competitions, networking, and more.
STEM For Her says individual donors can sponsor a girl. A sponsorship means a girl who might not have an opportunity to attend otherwise can participate in STEM For Her Day.
With the help of Easterns Automotive Group, WUSA9 presented STEM For Her with a check for $2,200 to help in their educational mission.
For more information on STEM for Her, including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, click here.