STEMS4Girls is a local nonprofit STEM after school program

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 Our founder, Kaye Crawford, is a first-generation college graduate on a mission to increase the representation of women of color in science, technology, engineering, and math studies and careers (STEM) and provide greater access to afterschool STEM project-based learning opportunities that will inspire the next generation of young girls to sustain STEM practices throughout their education and career.  Through her educational and work experiences, she understands the necessity of having committed mentors who can nurture and help children and youth explore their STEM identity and reach their full potential.

Through afterschool STEM literacy programs and services, a robust team of volunteers and community partners will provide STEM-related support and services primarily to young ladies from underserved communities at no cost.  Our goal is to increase their interest and awareness about good paying careers in science and technology..

STEMS4Girls, Inc. vision is to narrow the educational and resource disparity that exists among underserved and rural communities in Leon County. With the support of the local community, corporate, private, and government grants, we aspire to build a state-of-the-art STEM facility where girls especially, those with less than a 2.5 GPA can have a safe space to actively explore and engage with educators, tutors, and mentors. Through a structured data driven design and support system, we plan construct activities that will nurture their STEM identity, ensure they maintain academic competency to pursue career opportunities in the science and technology industry, and inspire young girls to sustain STEM practices throughout their education and career.