When you picture a scientist on television, who do you see? Too often, the answer is a man in a white lab coat, hunched over a microscope, or a stereotypical “mad genius” bent on world domination. That narrow framing has consequences. Representation doesn’t just shape stories; it shapes who believes they belong in those stories. And when young girls rarely see themselves in the STEM field as scientists, coders, engineers, or innovators, they are less likely to imagine themselves becoming one....

Project STEAM Role is soaring into an exciting new chapter—and we’re doing it alongside two incredible partners: Drone Tech Navigators Academy (DTNA)  and the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey . Together, we’re launching a dynamic series of workshops designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and open doors for girls in grades 4 through 8. This six-hour, two-session program uses the thrill of drone technology  as a gateway to foundational STEAM learning. Participants will...

Thanks to the National Girls Collaborative Project, we have more evidence regarding girls' participation in STEM classrooms and careers. The numbers tell the story. NGCP’s annual State of Girls and Women in STEM report breaks down the latest data on K–12 education, higher ed, and the workforce—revealing both progress made and the gaps that remain. Check out the report here: https://ngcproject.org/resources/state-girls-and-women-stem