STEM Sisters

University of Southern Maine

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STEM Sisters is an initiative out of the University of Southern Maine to be established as a network for young girls in the Greater Portland area to connect to, find support, and be encouraged to pursue pathways through STEM learning and education.

Our mission is to inspire young girls and women to achieve balance in their educational and learning journey by making STEM accessible, relatable, and as an avenue through which we can make informed decisions about the world around us.

The goal of the STEM Sisters' initiative is to help build on their educational foundations and develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, and foster a growth mindset by understanding how things work and how to apply design thinking and processes to applications in their own lives.

Our aim is that, as a result, we can play an impactful role in how young girls see themselves in high-growth fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and foster multi-disciplinary citizens.

How does STEM Sisters Work?