STEAAM Innovation Hub for Girls

2024

Philly

In Philadelphia, a city marked by stark socioeconomic disparities, low-income girls often face significant barriers to accessing quality education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and the arts. These barriers range from limited resources and opportunities in their schools and communities to a lack of role models and mentors in these fields.

As a result, there's a vast untapped potential among these young women, who might otherwise contribute significantly to the fields of science, technology, and the arts. STEAAM – a program specifically tailored to address these challenges – emerges as a vital solution.

By providing dedicated resources, mentorship, and hands-on experiences in STEM and the arts, STEAAM aims to level the playing field. It not only opens doors to educational and career opportunities for girls but also cultivates a diverse and inclusive future workforce, enriched by the unique perspectives and talents of young women from varied backgrounds. This program is not just an investment in individual futures; it's a strategic step towards fostering a more equitable and innovative society.

STEAAM Core 3

  • Digital Literacy

    Closing the digital literacy gap for urban youth by providing them with 1:1 MacBook computers, software packages, and training

  • STEM + Humanities

    Bridging the gender gap in STEM by creating interdisciplinary and inclusive programs and activities specifically designed for underserved Girls in Philadelphia. Students who keep their grades above a C+ will receive a stipend to cover passport costs. Those who maintain grades above a B+ will be eligible to participate in our spring study abroad trip.

  • Well-Being

    Cultivating wellbeing strategies and fostering the development of leadership skills for youth, students participate in a variety of well-being activities like yoga, meditation and coping exercises. Every student is awarded $400 towards their back to school supplies and transportation to and from program.