Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math Studies
STEMS4Girls, INC. a COMMUNITY based AFTERSCHOOL STEM PROGRAM
Our Founder
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 choose a STEM field of study throughout their education.
Our Goal
Our goal is to ensure that every child, especially those young girls living in underserved communities with limited financial resources have an opportunity to access and be exposed to and engaged in STEM related activities outside of the classroom and their homes. We believe interest and awareness about their STEM identity has the potential to improve their critical thinking skills that will benefit them in the classroom and beyond.
OUR VISION
STEMS4Girls vision is to provide safe spaces where early learners can learn about STEM careers, education, and explore their STEM identity. We want to provide them with the best sustainable STEM related resources from the business industries, community, local colleges and universities, enrichment activities, snacks and lunch on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. and free tutoring. These services have proven to their increase interest in STEM education. STEMS4Girls, Inc. vision aims to 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 engagement. 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 higher education, and career opportunities in the science and technology industry, and sustain STEM practices throughout their education and career.