Women represent 50% of the US population. Yet, women make up less than one third of the nation’s STEM workforce.
Why is this?
As early as age 6, girls start believing they aren’t smart or capable enough.
They have few positive women role models in STEM. So they can’t be what they can’t see!
Confidence and motivation—for STEM or anything—continues to wane during middle school.
Nurturing young women towards a career in STEM requires more than STEM education alone.
Play Like a Girl field trip to catherization lab at TriStar Skyline Medical Center.
How We Do It
our programs
Play Like a Girl programs leverage the transferable skills middle school girls gain from sport to give them a competitive edge in the classroom and, ultimately, propel them into competitive, male-dominated careers in STEM as young women.
Our programs connect girls with inspiring women role models and mentors, unveil the many pathways to a STEM career, and give resources to guide them toward leadership—ultimately, building girls’ confidence for a future in STEM.
We understand that mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Creating strong, supportive communities is at the heart of our mission. We bring together girls from diverse backgrounds, fostering an environment where they can share their knowledge and journeys to inspire each other.
Through our leadership programs, we nurture future leaders who will go on to make a significant impact in society.
Sports Build Confidence
Participating in sports offers numerous benefits for girls, fostering both personal and social development. One of the most significant impacts of sports is the boost in confidence. Engaging in physical activities allows girls to set goals, overcome challenges, and achieve milestones, which builds their self-esteem.
STEM Education Empowers
By providing girls with real-world experience in STEM, Play Like a Girl helps bridge the gender gap in these traditionally male-dominated fields. Encouraging girls to participate in STEM activities and showcasing female role models in these areas can inspire them to break stereotypes and pursue their passions confidently.
Mentorship Creates Belief
Mentorship exposes girls to new ideas, experiences, and opportunities they might not have encountered otherwise. This exposure broadens their perspectives and ignites their imagination, helping them see a wider array of possibilities for their future. Knowing that there are numerous paths to success encourages girls to dream bigger and more boldly.
Sports Build Confidence
Participating in sports offers numerous benefits for girls, fostering both personal and social development. One of the most significant impacts of sports is the boost in confidence. Engaging in physical activities allows girls to set goals, overcome challenges, and achieve milestones, which builds their self-esteem.
STEM Education Empowers
By providing girls with real-world experience in STEM, Play Like a Girl helps bridge the gender gap in these traditionally male-dominated fields. Encouraging girls to participate in STEM activities and showcasing female role models in these areas can inspire them to break stereotypes and pursue their passions confidently.
Mentorship Creates Belief
Mentorship exposes girls to new ideas, experiences, and opportunities they might not have encountered otherwise. This exposure broadens their perspectives and ignites their imagination, helping them see a wider array of possibilities for their future. Knowing that there are numerous paths to success encourages girls to dream bigger and more boldly.
How You Can Help Level the Playing Field for Girls
Closing the gender gap in STEM is a team sport. Here’s how you can help level the playing field for girls (and women too!). Addressing the gender gap in STEM is a collective effort that requires collaboration and dedication from all of us. It’s not just a challenge for a few; it’s a cause that involves the entire community.
By working together, we can create more opportunities and a more inclusive environment for girls and women to thrive in STEM fields. Here’s how you can play a crucial role in making a significant difference and help level the playing field for both girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Join the Team
Explore Play Like a Girl for yourself by joining our Community and becoming a role model today.
Inspire a Girl
Be a role model or mentor to a young woman in your life, and help level the playing field.
Pay It Forward
Make a donation to help us inspire more girls and support them on their journey.
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Your Support Makes a Difference
We hope to challenge the status quo and inspire girls to dream big. With your support, we can provide students with more opportunities, resources, and programs that will help them on their journey to success. Let’s work together to support and develop the next generation of women leaders in STEM.
Your involvement can create hope and inspire change in the lives of many young girls. Join our community, become a mentor, or donate today to make a lasting impact. Together, we can level the playing field and ensure every girl has the chance to achieve her dreams.
