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.

 Our goal is to ensure that every child, especially those young girls living in underserved communities have an opportunity to increase their interest and awareness about their STEM identity, increase their access to STEM enrichment resources, as well as, expose them to new ideas and ways of thinking, and engaging in STEM-related activities that will benefit them in the classroom and beyond. 

STEMS4Girls vision is to provide safe spaces where early learners can learn about STEM careers and explore their STEM identity.  We want to provide them with the best resources from local colleges and universities, STEM enrichment activities, breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. and free tutoring. These services help inspire them to pursue their STEM interests. STEMS4Girls, Inc. vision will narrow the educational and resource disparity that exists among underserved and rural communities in Leon County by promoting afterschool learning opportunities in communities where there is limited access, exposure and resources. outside of the school day and home. 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, access to a diverse array of exposure to science and technology activities, educators, tutors, and professionals that will inspire them to explore their STEM interests. Through a structured data driven design and support system, we will construct activities using state standards that will nurture their STEM identity, ensure they maintain academic competency leading to career opportunities in the science and technology industry, and sustain STEM practices throughout their education and career.