Numerous programs and initiatives to create gender equity in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been implemented only to lose effectiveness or fade away. Had these programs had the benefit of collaboration with other girl-serving projects, organizations and institutions, and tools to assess and evaluate the impact of their efforts, their capacity for continuation and/or broader impact could have been substantially increased.
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Collaboration, as an interactive process, enables professionals across projects and communities to generate and carry out creative solutions and strategies that maximize benefit beyond that which one project or community could accomplish. This model includes a number of strategic activities that provide value and incentives to encourage organizations and individuals to work together and to use the leverage of a network or collaboration of individual girl-serving STEM programs to create the tipping point for gender equity in STEM.
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Kentucky Forum Focuses on Girls in STEM Careers The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative at University of Kentucky to offer a November forum to discuss the concern over the under-representation of females in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers, despite the current availability of jobs in those areas. The forum's purpose was to create awareness of STEM careers as options for girls, strengthen the connection to industry needs related to STEM careers, highlight successful STEM initiatives in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, and strengthen understanding on how to help students find their niche in STEM related careers. The presenting sponsor was General Cable and partners included Education Alliance of Northern Kentucky. Florida Girls Collaborative Project Spring Forum Jacksonville, FL - January 22, 2010 The Florida Girls Collaborative Project brings together organizations throughout the state that are committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Network and share information about your project or organization, discuss barriers to serving girls in STEM, and learn about mini-grant opportunities. Training will be provided on building effective collaborations that are a win-win for all involved, as well as how to prove your programs are effective for funders and stakeholders. |
NGCP Webcasts NGCP webcasts will be taking a break, returning in March 2010. All previous NGCP webcasts are archived and accessible on the NGCP Web site. Webcasts have focused on a variety of topics related to girls in STEM, including strategies for engaging girls in STEM and methods for evaluating outreach efforts. Three previous webcasts focused on successful programs for girls in STEM and offer a variety of resources for others working with girls in STEM. • May 2008: You Can Make a Difference: Learn How to Plan Role Model Visits and Field Trips to Inspire Girls in Technology, Science, and Engineering (presentation by Techbridge) • November 2008: Inspiring Girls in Science and Engineering: Interactive Program Models and Resources (presentations by SciGirls and Engineer Your Life) • November 2009: Design Squad: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers Visit the webcast archives to view the entire presentations. NGCP Regional Collaborative Mini-Grants NGCP mini-grants are designed to enhance access to and build collaboration between programs and resources. Mini-grant application resources, including a sample application, research based strategies, and evaluation requirements are available online. Several collaboratives are offering mini-grants this fall. View the mini-grant schedule for application opening, closing and decision dates. |
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