Science Club for Girls
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Direct beneficiaries per year: 800+ participate in semester-long or vacation week programs
Geographic areas served: Cambridge, Boston, Newton, Lawrence, Fitchburg
Mission:
Science Club for Girls increases the confidence and literacy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) of K-12th grade girls belonging to groups that are underrepresented in these fields, through free programs that include hands-on learning, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Girls work with mentor-scientists who model and foster leadership, affirm college as an expectation, and promote careers in science and technology as goals and options.
In other words, we create an environment where girls have fun doing science and engineering, connecting with female mentors in those fields, and give older girls a chance to grow as guides and leaders!
P.S. We were voted the 2009 Nonprofit of the Year by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
In other words, we create an environment where girls have fun doing science and engineering, connecting with female mentors in those fields, and give older girls a chance to grow as guides and leaders!
P.S. We were voted the 2009 Nonprofit of the Year by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
Results:
We have a 80% return rate for girls in elementary school, and a 65% return rate for girls in middle and high schools. These girls vote with their feet!
Each year, we place between 2-5 high school students in internship positions at our corporate/university partner sites.
In the past 4 years, all 19 of the high school girls who graduated from our program entered a two- or four-year college. 8 of them are in science- or engineering-related majors.
Our enrollment has increased by about 20% each year the last 3 years.
Each year, we place between 2-5 high school students in internship positions at our corporate/university partner sites.
In the past 4 years, all 19 of the high school girls who graduated from our program entered a two- or four-year college. 8 of them are in science- or engineering-related majors.
Our enrollment has increased by about 20% each year the last 3 years.
vabrair1
09/01/10
I am a scientist. I received my PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard Medical School in 2009. As one of only 4 women in my class I can personally attest to the dearth of women in science. Many believe that a path towards a scientific career is hindered by a woman's need to get married, start a family ...
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fabulous
09/01/10
SCFG is a great environment for girls organized in a way to engage girls with a lot of activities, that helps them to express themselves, learn science and explore their lives involving science. Girls take part in practical, hands on science activities, think and talk about science by sharing their ...
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jules3
08/31/10
I spent last year working at Science Club for Girls as their Volunteer Coordinator, via the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship. This is a special organization. The staff is dedicated to the mission, and each adds her own special flavor to programming. Connie Chow, Executive Director of Science Club, ...
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