Quarterly Newsletter Volume 7 January 2023
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Leadership Spotlight
We have a full slate of diverse perspectives!
Please watch, comment, 💗, and repost our LinkedIn volunteer appreciation video here.
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In November, we gratefully thanked those who have served and recognized our GIT Leaders, too! |
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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ (MP) PROGRAM
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Our 2022-2023 MP Program kickoff session, Exploring the World of STEM, covered: Closing the gender gap, Women in STEM majors, STEM paths, Key factors to consider when choosing a college, STEM scholarships, and more.
Watch the curated video HERE.
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Tip! The STEM field is continuously growing. There are many STEM career options to explore that are open for women of various interests and education levels.
During session 2, Navigating Challenges to Success, we had the pleasure of hearing the tried-and-true learnings of two very talented STEM career women!
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Juan Kehoe, PhD
Senior Data Scientist
Deloitte
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Rashel Graves
Director of Sales Operations
AT&T
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Rashel’s Moto: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind!”
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We were also delighted to be joined by one of our #GITAlumna, Hannah, who shared her experiences related to transitioning from high school to West Virginia University (WVU) Aerospace Engineering.
Safe to say that she has successfully navigated the transition! Go Hannah!
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The remaining MP Program sessions (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) are captured below:
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Science, Engineering, and Mathematics women mentors, please join us HERE.
High school-aged girls across the D.C. Metro Area can still register for the MP program HERE.
Contact Keisha Jackson, Mentor Protégé Program Director if you have questions or STEM experiences to offer for this program.
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The Owning It! SOS session is being rescheduled, so be on the lookout for updated registration information in 2023.
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Join our GIT email list for upcoming events in 2023.
Contact Donya Dugan, SOS Program Director, if you have questions or STEM experiences for this program.
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Our 2022-2023 GIT.Connect kickoff session, VEX Robotics: Designing, coding, and teamwork, was a collaborative effort with the brilliant Capital City Robotics (CCR) Team.
Members of the CCR Team shared their experiences of being on a VEX robotics team: how to join a team, mentoring teammates, project management, designing and coding a robot, competition day, and a robot demonstration!
We also saw demonstrations from our very own #GITgirl robotic engineers, Avery and Aamani! We are so very proud!
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Up next, EmpowHER: Immunology, Digital Products, & Aviation, oh my!
Registration opens December 19th, with limited space availability, so please monitor the WIT Event Listing!
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Finally, She Who Tells the Story Makes History, is a mini-creative writing workshop to be held Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST.
Please monitor the WIT Event Listing for registration in January.
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This mini-workshop is designed to empower girls to use their voices by creating the stories that matter to them—and putting female-powered leadership at the center of our larger stories. Blending STEM, story and creativity, Robin Stevens Payes, author of the Find Me in the Time Before, the newest adventure in the Edge of Yesterday teen time-travel book series, is offering a unique opportunity for creative collaboration, self-expression and publication.
Contact Stella Tomasi, PhD, GIT.Connect Program Director, if you have questions or STEM experiences for this program.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS (S&A) PROGRAM
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The Scholarships & Awards Program launches in mid-December, so that announcements can be made in March 2023! Application invitations will be sent out by the S&A Program Committee.
Contact Kamryn Cutler, GIT Scholarships & Awards Program Director, if you have questions about this program.
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Through our Alumnae Program, former GIT Program participant graduates can continue their STEM exploration and leadership development post high school.
We are beyond proud of our Alumnae and would like to spotlight Hannah and Mia! 😎
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Alumnae with WIT memberships should check out the upcoming events.
Contact Megan Grullard, Alumnae Program Director, if you have questions or internships for our Alumnae.
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CYBERPATRIOT GIRLS (CPG) PROGRAM
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The CPG Program Committee is actively planning our March 2023 STEMTrek. If you have or know of a STEM experience that we can consider, please contact Cyrena Jackson, CPG Program Director f, with information.
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Final thoughts ....
Please check out our Media:
We are humbled by the support our volunteers and sponsors provide GIT and find strength in seeing how our GIT girls are progressing along their STEM paths!
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Click the link below to add your name to our GIT mailing list for notifications about our programs. |
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Find GIT on Social Media! |
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Girls in Technology (GIT) is led by an all-volunteer committee of Women in Technology (WIT) members who are dedicated to initiating programs designed to excite, inspire, create awareness and educate girls in grades 6 through 12 about the vast array of opportunities available to women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Program speakers, mentors and committee members volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of our future generation.
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Thanks to our Program Underwriters |
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Women in Technology (WIT) has the sole aim of advancing women in technology -- from the classroom to the boardroom. WIT meets its vision through a variety of leadership development, technology education, networking and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers.
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