Igniting the Spark: Girls in Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Gloria L. BlackwellVice President of Fellowships, Grants, and Global

Programs

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American Association of University Women is the national and international membership organization that promotes, protects, and defends equity and education for women and girls. Since 1881, we have empowered women to be informed and to lead – to make a difference for themselves, their families, their professions, and for all of our communities.

AdvocacyAAUW is on the ground keeping progress on track for policies that improve access to STEM education for women and girls

Education11,500 girls participate in AAUW’s local and national STEM programs

Through these programs, we’re fostering the next generation of women leaders and STEM-career stand-outs

Fellowships40% of an average $4M a year is awarded to women pursuing STEM graduates studies,

AAUW is among the world’s largest funders of women’s educational advancement

Research—Moving the Needle, Computer Science and Engineering focus

--Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

AAUW’s STEM Playbook

Why STEM?• Job Growth• Lack of Gender and Ethnic Diversity• Wage Gap

Financial Literacy…Equal Pay

• Teaching College Women Salary Negotiation: $tart $mart Workshops

• Campus Action Projects, Sponsored by Pantene

Research

A one day conference for 6-9th grade girls…and their families!

Hands on activities that make STEM fun

Savvy skills to build confidence

A week-long residential camp for 9th grade girls about STEM careers

Girls are nominated by their teachers

to attend

College Experience

Role Models

Field Trips

Tech Trek Works!Girls learn about STEM careers that align with their passions and help them solve big problems

STEM Majors and Careers

Corporate Partnerships are Key

Inspire a Girl today! www.aauw.org