Young Women in Science

I love science!
— Marion, 3rd Grade Girls Science Club

Why Encourage Young Women in Science? Show me the Data!
 

Become a Mentor

Female-identifying students in grades 9-12 may apply to be a Youth Mentor and are compensated by stipend, community service credits, or a combination of both. Junior mentor positions are available for students in grades 7-8. Join a fantastic team!

Apply to be a Mentor

STEM SUMMER

Our Young Women in Science Summer programs are week-long explorations in real science labs where girls dive into hands-on science and engineering investigations alongside female peers who share a love of inquiry and discovery.

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AFTER SCHOOL: Girls Science Clubs

Investigate science phenomena, design and build as an engineer, and join a club where your voice matters! Girls Science Clubs are open to all female- and nonbinary-identified youth and are FREE for participants.

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Women in STEM Volunteers

The STEM professionals from our region who volunteer in YWIS programs inspire the next generation! Are YOU interested in sharing your STEM journey and joining us for an afternoon with our youth scientists and engineers?

Volunteer

Girls Science Club Video, with Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP) and Konstantine Productions