FabFems are enthusiastic about the science and technology work they do and want to inspire our future generations. Encourage girls to visit FabFems to search profiles, connect with role models, and find resources on career pathways. 'Like' us on Facebook, 'follow' our Twitter feed, and help fill our boards on Pinterest.

Tristram Hokenson

Meet Tristram, Civil Field Engineer at Bechtel National. Her work supports excavation, structural steel and concrete activities. She loves the variety of people she has the opportunity to interact with on a daily basis. She enjoys working outdoors, dancing, traveling, and playing sports. 

To learn more about Tristram, visit her profile at: http://www.fabfems.org/users/tristram-hokenson 

 

If you are a role model, submit a profile on FabFems.org to show girls what you do and what you are passionate about.

DigiGirlz High Tech Camp

This camp provides girls with an opportunity to experience what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. During camp sessions, girls will listen to executive speakers, participate in technology tours and demonstrations, network, and learn through hands-on experience in workshops.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/hightechcamp.aspx

STEM Education Leadership Institute
This week-long residential experience, developed by Washington State LASER, is designed to prepare schools, school districts, or regional teams to develop STEM-focused efforts. Participants will learn applicable, relevant skills and tools to help implement change in STEM education. The application deadline is April 3, 2015.
http://tinyurl.com/2015Institute

Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Camps

TAF is a nonprofit leader in STEM education that addresses three problems that keep students of color away from STEM: low expectations, a shortage of role models in STEM, and lack of access to a quality, STEM-focused education. TAF camps include robotics, forensics, aviation, programming, and design.

http://camp.techaccess.org

Women's Funding Alliance Grants

The Women's Funding Alliance is accepting grant proposals for funding for new and existing programs that serve women and girls. The Women's Community Leadership grant funds programs that help build strong female leaders within their community, for their community. The Girls' STEM Programming grant funds out of school STEM programming for middle and high school-aged girls. Applications are due on May 1, 2015.

http://www.wfalliance.org/getinvolved/applyforgrant.php

The NGCP Program Directory is moving! 

We are excited to announce the expansion of the NGCP Program Directory with the launch of The Connectory, the largest directory of youth-serving STEM programs and opportunities. If you have an active account in the NGCP Program Directory, you will be notified in early April on how to login and access your program information. Don't have an account? Sign up to be notified when you can register your program for free.