Quarterly Newsletter, Volume 6 October 2022
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Leadership Spotlight
Thank you, in advance, to all of our new and existing
GIT Program Leadership team members!
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MENTOR PROTÉGÉ (MP) PROGRAM
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The MP Program significantly increased its reach and GITgirl engagement, across the D.C. Metro Region during the 2021-2022 program year, due to its virtual offering.
You can view and purchase a copy of the 2021-2022 GIT memory book directly from Shutterfly, HERE.
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2022-2023 Program
As we launch the 2022-2023 Program Year, we are recruiting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) mentors. Click HERE to sign up.
High school-aged girls across the D.C. Metro Area can register for the new Mentor Protégé program HERE.
Thank you to two of our existing mentors for sharing their experiences and tips during mentor orientation!
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Judy Ranwanski
GIT MP Mentor
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Paula Ichniowski
GIT MP Mentor
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Contact Keisha Jackson, Mentor Protégé Program Director if you have questions or STEM experiences to offer for this program.
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We are excited about launching the 2022-2023 SOS Program in November, to help our middle school girls discover various STEM careers!
Join our GIT email List for upcoming events in November and February.
Contact Donya Dugan, SOS Program Director if you have questions or STEM experiences for this program.
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We are lucky to have your leadership and expertise, Professor Tomasi!
Join our GIT email list for upcoming events in December and April.
Contact Stella Tomasi, PhD, GIT.Connect Program Director if you have questions or STEM experiences for this program.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & InnovatHER AWARDS PROGRAM
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Our GIT scholarship and award winners pursued STEM related experiences in a number of exciting ways:
- 2022 Summer Residential Governor's School for Math, Science, and Technology at University of Lynchburg
- Computer science and cyber security classes
- Enrolled for intensified chemistry and for the experiment, purchasing water testing materials
- Purchase of a computer to participate in some coding/computer programs to download the necessary apps - continue developing my coding and computer skills
- Cybersecurity - Introduction to Cybersecurity at Nova Systemic
- Python Programming – Intensified at Arlington Adult Ed.
- Arduino code and circuits at Arlington Adult Ed.
- Apple 13-inch MacBook Air - Space Gray
- As well as free summer coding course through girls who code
As a process improvement we are accelerating our 2022-2023 Scholarship Program, so that awards can be made in March 2023.
Contact us 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. Look for alumnae at your school below (*not an inclusive list).
Stay-tuned for a LinkedIn GIT Alumnae Group!
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We are proud of our Alumnae and would like to spotlight Hallie! |
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If you are a past GIT Alumna who is interested in joining WIT, please email us.
Alumnae with WIT memberships should check out the upcoming events.
Contact us if you have questions or internships for our Alumnae.
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CYBERPATRIOT GIRLS PROGRAM
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Calling all educators!
If your school is interested in standing up a CyberPatriotGirls (CPG) team, email Cyrena Jackson, CPG Program Director for Information.
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Share your experience with us
- Participated in the Congressional Application Challenge this June
- Applied for the Wendy K. Martinez Memorial Coding Scholarship in July
- Obtained an internship over the summer
- Used your GIT STEM Experience scholarship to continue your STEM journey
- Enjoyed your STEMinista Award over the summer
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Looking for STEM Related Activities or readings?
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Checkout the newly designed Other Opportunities for GITgirls site for scholarships, internships, and other announcements!
We are extremely excited about what awaits us during the 2022-2023 GIT Program year!
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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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STEM for Her, formerly known as Women in Technology Education Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, based in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. area that promotes education to create awareness, excitement, and opportunities among girls and young women to pursue successful STEM-related careers.
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