Tag Archives: SCFG

Science Club for Girls Meets Dr. Mae Jemison

Posted on 4/15/15 by Amy Barrett

Last week, the girls from Rocket Team at Science Club for Girls had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a major female role model in STEM, Dr. Mae Jemison. Dr. Jemison was the first African American woman in space. She was selected … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendars for SET in the City!

Posted on 3/4/15 by Amy Barrett

For the past seven years, Boston has celebrated girls in STEM by hosting SET in the City. This program focuses on Science Engineering and Technology and works to get girls excited about STEM by showing them what options are out … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Lydia Peabody, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 3/3/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: Previous to joining Science Club, I worked in a variety of education and training environments including teaching science, instructing rock climbing and kayaking, running youth development programs, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Engineers Week

Posted on 2/25/15 by Amy Barrett

Engineers week (February 22-28 this year) is a time to celebrate the innovative engineers across the country that make our lives better. Engineers week advances the discussion about why engineers are so important and works to get kids more involved … Continue reading →

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Discrimination against girls in STEM may start sooner than we thought

Posted on 2/18/15 by Amy Barrett

Women are underrepresented in the world of Math and Science. This a fact that we have grown too used to hearing. Many point to childhood as the critical time in which girls begin to feel that they are not supposed … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn … Gina Varamo, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 2/17/15 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I just graduated from Emerson College in May 2013, so my AmeriCorps fellowship at SCFG has been my first post-graduation work experience. During undergrad, I was very … Continue reading →

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Connie Chow steps down as Executive Director of SCFG

Posted on 12/24/14 by Amy Barrett

Connie Chow has been Executive Director for Science Club for Girls since 2006. She personifies the spirit of SCFG with her passion, curiosity, and confidence as she seeks create an environment of inclusion in STEM. The impact she has made … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Maura Hackett, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 12/23/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you tell us a little more about your professional experience? A: I have a Master’s in Environmental Public Health from Boston University and a Bachelor’s in Sociology and Anthropology from The College of New Jersey. Prior to my … Continue reading →

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Join in an Hour of Code

Posted on 12/10/14 by Amy Barrett

The Hour of Code is an hour-long introduction to the world of computer science, designed to show people that anyone can learn to code. During the course of this week, people all over the world will be participating by taking … Continue reading →

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Mentoring and Hands-on Learning Encouraging Young Women in STEM

Posted on 11/26/14 by Amy Barrett

More and more organizations are joining the fight to close the gap between sexes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. These programs, rely on hands-on learning and mentoring to show girls that they can succeed in these fields and … Continue reading →

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