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The Future of Support for Girls and Women in STEM
March 24, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
Given the current landscape, what does support for empowering girls and women in STEM look like going forward? Join us for this important panel discussion with members of NGCP’s Board of Directors who bring expertise in STEM, education, policy, and research.
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QuantumGirls: Resources and Activities to Celebrate World Quantum Day
April 1, 2025, 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern
Take a leap into the exciting world of quantum science with QuantumGirls! World Quantum Day is coming up on April 14, 2025. Join this exciting webinar to discover what quantum science is and why it matters.
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Supporting Early Childhood STEAM Experiences through Play
June 9, 2025, 11:00 PM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
Get ready to play! Join NGCP for this fun and interactive webinar to learn how to leverage an interdisciplinary STEAM approach to foster young children's curiosity through authentic play-based learning.
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This month, and every month, NGCP celebrates the incredible achievements of women throughout history and recognizes the ongoing fight for equality. We aim to shine a light on the pioneers who broke barriers, the everyday heroes making a difference, and the progress still needed to create a more inclusive world.
Women's History Month Resources and Events
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Virtual STEAM Night: Women and Girls Shaping the Future
March 6, 2025 3:00 PM Pacific / 6:00 PM Eastern
The New York Hall of Science is hosting a virtual celebration of the achievements and contributions of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Hear inspiring stories, participate in engaging discussions, and connect with trailblazers shaping the future of STEAM—all from the comfort of your home! Encourage your high school and college friends to attend. RSVP by March 5, 2025.
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Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women
Virtual, March 6, 2025, 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
Join author Monica Clark-Robinson as she reads her book, Standing On Her Shoulders: A Celebration of Women, followed by a “follow-along” activity. This free virtual program is designed for audiences in grades K-5 and their grownups. Register.
Girls and STEAM: From Curiosity to Career on International Women's Day
Virtual, March 7, 2025, 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
This International Women’s Day, celebrate the power of STEAM with three dynamic professionals who transformed their childhood interests into life-changing STEAM careers. During Science’s World’s annual Girls and STEAM livestream, presented by STEMCELL Technologies, you’ll hear real stories of perseverance and success. Register.
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Enhancing the Discoverability of Women’s History
Virtual, March 25, 2025, 8:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Eastern
Celebrate Women’s History Month by making women’s stories more discoverable online! Join the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon focusing on women who have been made visible through exhibitions, publications, and programs across the Smithsonian. Register.
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Make a Difference This Month
Now more than ever, support for organizations like NGCP is essential to ensuring that girls and women have the opportunities, resources, and role models they need to thrive in STEM. Every donation helps provide access to mentoring, hands-on learning, and opportunities that young women might not otherwise have. Donate today to help us reach more girls in STEM!
Other Ways to Support:
✅ Share this newsletter
✅ Volunteer to share your STEM story
✅ Follow NGCP and amplify women in STEM on social media
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National Afterschool Association Conference - Nashville, TN, March 9-12, 2025. Register.
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National STEM Festival - Washington, DC and Virtual, March 19-22, 2025. Learn more.
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Girl Scout Badge Event: Cybersecurity - Ellicott City, MD, March 23, 2025. Register.
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National Science Teaching Association Conference - Philadelphia, PA, March 26-29, 2025. Register.
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Jr.Tech Girls STEM Summit - Weston, MA, April 27, 2025. Register.
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BOOST Conference - Palm Springs, CA, April 29-May 2, 2025. Register.
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Children & Nature Network Conference - St. Paul, MN, May 13-16, 2025. Register.
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Association of Children's Museums Interactivity Conference - Albuquerque, NM, May 14-16, 2025. Register.
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International Society for Technology in Education Conference - San Antonio, TX, Virtual, June 29 - July 2, 2025. Register.
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STEM Next Flight Crew Application Closing Soon
Final Call! Do you know a young person aged 13 to 18 who is passionate about STEM and has participated in out-of-school STEM programs? Applications for the 2025 Flight Crew close on March 12, 2025. Encourage young STEM leaders to apply for this incredible ambassador program. Questions about the application process? Reach STEM Next’s team at flightcrew@stemnext.org. Apply today.
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NCWIT Teach Engineering
Teach Engineering is a FREE library of classroom-tested, standards-aligned K-12 STEM resources created in collaboration with educators across the nation. Teach Engineering focuses on creating a more inclusive classroom and leveling the playing field across the socioeconomic spectrum by allowing ALL students to tap into their unique backgrounds and experiences in a meaningful way that informs design decisions.
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Women at Microsoft Scholarship
The Women at Microsoft Scholarship is committed to empowering women to achieve their dreams and thrive in STEM and business fields. This year, 26 one-time scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors. Apply by March 13, 2025.
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Girls Who Code Summer Programs
Applications for the free Girls Who Code summer programs are now open. High school students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech career. With two program options to choose from, beginner to advanced coders can develop valuable skills, find community, and build their professional networks at a pace and format that works best for them. Applications are due April 11, 2025. Learn more and apply.
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STEM Together
Women constitute only 35% of the STEM workforce and continue to face significant barriers in STEM professions. Recent executive orders may eliminate university programs and ban strategies that support girls in STEM. We are taking action, and we can’t do it alone. Take the pledge today to support girls and women in STEM.
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About Us
The National Girls Collaborative Project™ promotes equity and STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in. Our mission is to connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth.
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Support Our Work
Help create the tipping point for gender equity in STEM. Your support helps NGCP connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth. Your generosity allows us to support programs working to increase girls’ interest in STEM by providing collaboration support, professional development, curriculum, and helpful evaluation and assessment techniques. Consider making a recurring donation to maximize your impact!
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NGCP Online Shop
Explore the store and snag your favorite STEM goodies. Every purchase goes towards empowering youth voices through NGCP's Youth Advisory Board and helps to create STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in.
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