Young Women in Science: STEM Summer
Ages 9 - 15
August 5 - 9 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA
$120 • Financial aid available
Open to all female and nonbinary-identified youth who are comfortable in a space that centers women.
Questions? Call 413-645-3058
Our Young Women in Science Summer Programs are week-long explorations in a college laboratory setting where youth dive into hands-on science and engineering investigations alongside female peers who share a love of inquiry and discovery. Together, girls engage in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics with guidance from practicing, female STEM professionals. Throughout programs, participants gain access to professional laboratory settings using real science materials and equipment. Girls are encouraged to engage with science topics on a deeper, more creative level as they develop their own research design and work through hands-on projects to solve problems and explore hypotheses.
Build Identity
Boost your perceived ability and self-esteem. Imagine yourself as a scientist, engineer, and innovator. Increase your resilience by connecting to a supportive cohort of peers and STEM professionals.
Gain Skills
Have authentic laboratory experience, collaborative problem solving, learn to use lab equipment, become familiar with the language of science.
Love Learning
Gain insight and ownership of your learning. Identify your strengths as a leader and learner. Work with peers and adults who value you. Explore your STEM interests.