OPPORTUNITY BOARD

Girlstart: Starry Nights

Where: Austin, Texas

When: September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, 2023

What: Girlstart’s STEM Studio and mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month:each event features a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. Family members of all ages and genders are welcome!

International Latina Engineer Week Conference

Where: Chicago, Illinois, and Virtual

When: October 9th-14th, 2023

What: This conference gives Latina students and professionals access to an amazing network of Ingenieras to help them overcome the struggles that minorities face in engineering fields. As part of ILEW, you can attend live sessions, career opportunities, mentoring programs, and even scholarships This conference hosts both virtual and in person events

STEMEd for Girls

Where: Virtual

When: September 6th, 20th, October 4th, 18th, November 15th, 2023

What: STEMEd for Girls is a free online program created for high school girls with a particular focus on students of color and the people who support them. Whether you are just starting to explore an interest , or you have already decided to major in a STEM field in college, this program will help you prepare for the journey from 9th grade to 12th grade.

Virtual Science - Build A Generator

Where: Virtual

When: September 20th, 2023

What: The Exelon STEM Academy is calling for all high school girls from the Chicago, DC, and Baltimore area to explore nuclear energy! Attendees will have the opportunity to work with student mentors to build your own generator. Materials will be sent upon registration.

Girl STEM-Powerment

Where: Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland

When: October 26th, 2023

What: The Maryland Tech Council Chesapeake Regional Chapter, Maryland STEM Festival, and Anne Arundel Community College are collaborating to host a free STEM-Powerment event which aims to inspire middle and high school girls to pursue STEM careers. It will feature presentations and discussions by female professionals and college students from various organizations, including NASA and the United States Naval Academy

Girls Day: Museum in Motion

Where: MIT Museum, Massachusetts

When: November 12th, 2023

What: Girls Day is an event that celebrates women pursuing careers in STEM fields Attendees can participate in hands-on activities such as Makey-Makey, building automata, and high-speed imaging. Additionally, there will be gallery talks and programs in The Exchange featuring shape-shifting displays, motorsports, autonomous vehicles, and rocketry. The family-friendly event welcomes all ages.

STEMeHers: Experiment, Explore, Inspired

Where: West Midlands, Birmingham, Alabama, and Virtual

When: December 20th, 2023

What: December Explore is an upcoming event that invites young women and nonbinary individuals for a day of STEAM exploration The event aims to provide opportunities for learning and inspiration in entrepreneurship, industry, and academia. The agenda includes keynote sessions, icebreakers, speed networking, a panel discussion, and a Q&A session.

X-STEM NOVA Conference

Where: Leesburg, Virginia

When: October 20th, 2023

What: X-STEM NOVA is a free conference for upper-middle and high school students designed to empower and inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Attendees will be inspired by presentations from leading STEM role models, participate in Q&A sessions, learn by doing hands-on workshops, interact with students from all over the county, and have fun while learning about exciting career opportunities in STEM!