Holiday Sweater Networking

December 12, 2024, 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern

Grab your hot cocoa and your favorite winter or holiday sweater for this fun and festive collaboration networking event! During this event, you will get the chance to meet and exchange information with individuals who are interested in STEM equity through a combination of large group and breakout group activities. From educators to researchers, college students to caregivers, we welcome ALL interested individuals to register and join the fun!

Shop and Support this Holiday Season

Make your holiday card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using our code: FUNDRAISENGCPWA.

You’ll get a 20% discount and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase back to NGCP at the end of the year.

Our code doesn't expire, so be sure to save it!

Is your weather getting frightful? Stay warm (or cool!) with our new Breaking STEM Stereotypes tumblers and mugs.

100% of the proceeds go directly to our Youth Advisory Board, empowering girls to thrive in STEM fields and championing gender equity.

22% off everything November 8 - 11, 2024

Free Issue of Reinvented Magazine

Check out Reinvented Magazine for free. This issue is all about AI and features an introduction to AI, interviews with women and non-binary people in AI, a tutorial on how to spot AI images, and much more.

Reinvented Inc. aspires to break barriers and aid the movement to get more girls involved in STEM by creating the nation's first print magazine for women in STEM.

CSEdWeek

December 9-15, 2024

CSEdWeek (Computer Science Education Week) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Get involved.

The New York Academy of Sciences Chat with Experts - Virtual, December 5, 2024. Register.

Future of Education Technology Conference - Orlando, FL, January 14-17, 2025. Register.

AAAS Annual Meeting - Boston, MA, February 13-15, 2025. Register.

Beyond School Hours Conference - Orlando, FL, February 13-16, 2025. Register.

American Camp Association Conference - Dallas, TX, February 18-21, 2025. Register.

National Afterschool Association Conference - Nashville, TN, March 9-12, 2025. Register.

Jr.Tech Girls STEM Summit - Weston, MA, April 27, 2025. Register.

Native American Heritage Month

Celebrated each November since 1990, Native American Heritage Month pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Visit Native Knowledge 360° (NK360°), from the National Museum of the American Indian, for educational materials, virtual student programs, and teacher training that incorporate Native narratives, more comprehensive histories, and accurate information to enlighten and inform teaching and learning about Native America.

The Girls’ Index™: Girls & STEM Impact Report

Ruling Our Experiences has unveiled The Girls' Index™: Girls & STEM Report, the largest study of its kind, featuring insights from over 17,500 girls in grades 5-12. The report highlights a growing interest in STEM careers among girls, but also a concerning drop in confidence. It calls for action to bridge the gap between girls' aspirations and self-belief in STEM fields. Explore key findings and recommendations to support girls in STEM.

EngineerGirl Writing Contest

The 2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest is now open. Students in grades 3-12 are asked to write a piece about a common object they would make “smart,” what it would do, and what could go wrong. Entries must be submitted by February 5, 2025. Learn more.

EiE Families

EiE from Museum of Science, Boston, has developed a free collection of STEM activities for families. These hands-on, research-based activities are designed for families with children ages 4–11 to build confidence, collaborative problem-solving skills, and understanding of STEM disciplines.

WhizGirls Academy Podcast

On WhizGirls Acadmey Podcast, hear from women across STEM industries as they discuss their jobs, STEM journies, and more. Listen now on YouTube.

About Us

The National Girls Collaborative Project™ promotes equity and STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in. Our mission is to connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth.

Support Our Work

Help create the tipping point for gender equity in STEM. Your support helps NGCP connect, create, and collaborate to transform STEM for all youth. Your generosity allows us to support programs working to increase girls’ interest in STEM by providing collaboration support, professional development, curriculum, and helpful evaluation and assessment techniques. Consider making a recurring donation to maximize your impact!

NGCP Online Shop

Explore the store and snag your favorite STEM goodies. Every purchase goes towards empowering youth voices through NGCP's Youth Advisory Board and helps to create STEM experiences as diverse as the world we live in.

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