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Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

The NSBE DC Professional Chapter is hosting its first Girls Love STEM Conference to expose DC Metro Area female students in grades 6-12 to various STEM fields!

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Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

Girls Love STEM Conference: Expose. Engage. Engineer.

The NSBE DC Professional Chapter is hosting its first Girls Love STEM Conference to expose DC Metro Area female students in grades 6-12 to various STEM fields!

The NSBE DC Professional Chapter is hosting its first Girls Love STEM Conference to expose DC Metro Area female students in grades 6-12 to various STEM fields!

The NSBE DC Professional Chapter is hosting its first Girls Love STEM Conference to expose DC Metro Area female students in grades 6-12 to various STEM fields!

The NSBE DC Professional Chapter is hosting its first Girls Love STEM Conference to expose DC Metro Area female students in grades 6-12 to various STEM fields!

Richard Ezike
Richard Ezike
Richard Ezike
Richard Ezike
1 Campaign |
Washington, United States
$3,490 USD 29 backers
155% of $2,250 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

CAMPAIGN MISSION 

The Girls Love STEM Conference was established to get girls excited about STEM careers. We are particularly concerned that minority women comprise fewer than 1 in 10 employed scientists and engineers in the United (National Girls Collaborative Project, June 2013). In 2009-2010, females made up less than than 25% of participants in science, technology, engineering, and math programs nationally (US Department of Education, June 2012).

The main goal of this conference is to spark and keep girls interested in STEM and to motivate girls to pursue STEM careers. Through the conference we hope to improve girls' attitudes about STEM and can encourage successful outcomes such as completion of mathematics and science courses, reduce dropout rates, improve reading and mathematics test scores, and increase college attendance. The Girls Love STEM Conference will take place on May 3, 2014 at Trinity Washington University. It will include student exposure to hands-on and collaborative STEM focused activities, an introduction to high-quality engineering professions, and offer an environment that is less school-like where students will receive support and develop meaningful connections to STEM professionals.

Through this experience girls can gain confidence in their critical thinking and analytical skills; as well as be encouraged by STEM professionals and mentors.

NSBE DC IMPACT

We are the National Society of Black Engineers Professionals, Washington DC Metro Area Chapter (NSBE DC). NSBE DC was established in 1989 and officially charted in 1990, it has been a premier chapter within the national organization. Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Our success in fulfilling the mission of NSBE is reflected in our status as the 2000, 2001, 2009, and 2012 NSBE Professional Chapter of the Year. NSBE DC is recognized as NSBE's largest professional chapter, and as we continue to grow, so will our impact on the community at large.

Our programming efforts for Pre-College Initiative (PCI) has continued to reach youth to encourage them to explore careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Programs and activities geared toward the promotion of academic excellence, leadership, technical and cultural awareness among students in 3rd through 12th grade include: Engineering Workshops, our participation in the USA Science and Engineering Festival, and our signature Future Innovator Scholarship Program.

CAMPAIGN GOAL

Your donation will have direct impact on young girls (6th through 12th grade) interested in STEM careers by giving them an opportunity to interact and connect with STEM professionals, engage in hands-on interactive activities for further engagement, and realize their dreams.

Our goal is to raise at least $2,250 to cover conference expenses such as workshop materials, t-shirts, food, certificates, etc. (in order to fully sponsor all attendees, our stretch goal is to raise $12,000). We originally received a seed grant in the amount of $3500 from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Washington DC Alumnae Chapter.

No matter how much we raise, all funds will go to supporting the conference. Please take a look at the different rewards we are offering to our sponsors at different levels. Additional money raised over our goal will directly support efforts of planning our next Girls Love STEM Conference. No contribution is too small!

Because we are a 501©3 non-profit organization, your contribution is tax-deductible, if funds are disbursed via PayPal directly to the tax-exempt organization. 

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Promote the conference, share news about the conference with your networks, and most importantly, inspire the next generation of STEM female leaders through your interactions and influence!

We are also looking for lunch, t-shirt, and giveaway sponsors. If you would like to become a sponsor for one of these opportunities, please contact us at girlslovestem@nsbedc.org for more information. 

From all of us at NSBE DC, we really appreciate anything you can do to help us get the word out. Thank you!

If you have any questions feel free to email any of the team members listed below.  

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Girls Love STEM Conference Bag

$25 USD
Donors contributing $25 or more will receive a "Girls Love STEM" conference bag with all materials. Estimated delivery: Late May/Early June 2014
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Girls Love STEM T-shirt

$50 USD
Donors contributing $50 or more will receive a "Girls Love STEM" conference bag and t-shirt, designed exclusively for the conference. Please specify size: S / M / L / XL. (Click on "gallery" tab above for a sample image of the design.) Estimated delivery: Late May/Early June 2014
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Girls Love STEM Supporter

$250 USD
Thank you for inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders. Donors contributing $250 will receive: -Previous benefits and, -Individual or Company Name and Logo will appear Girls Love STEM Program Booklet
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Girls Love STEM Partner

$500 USD
Thank you for inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders. Donors contributing $500 will receive: -Previous benefits and, -Individual or Company recognition in Impact, the official newsletter of NSBE DC -Individual or Company Name and Logo will appear Girls Love STEM Program Booklet
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Girls Love STEM Contributor

$1,000 USD
Thank you for inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders. Donors contributing $1000 or more will receive: -Previous benefits and, -Individual or Company Name and Logo will appear Girls Love STEM Program Booklet -Logo placement on NSBE DC website and link to company’s website -Company recognition in Impact, the official newsletter of NSBE DC
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Girls Love STEM Motivator

$2,000 USD
Thank you for inspiring the next generation of female STEM leaders. Donors contributing $2000 or more will receive: -Previous benefits and, -Individual or Company Name and Logo will appear Girls Love STEM Program Booklet -Logo placement on NSBE DC website and link to company’s website, recognition in Impact (the official newsletter of NSBE DC) -Opportunity to supply company's materials in participants’ registration bags -Exhibit Space at Conference in prime location
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