2. Project Scientist Overview
Our promise at Project Scientist is to educate, coach, and
advocate for girls with an aptitude, talent, and passion for
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With a
pipeline for girls/women ages four to thirty-five, we provide a
strong community of support unique to each stage of a future
scientist’s path.
Through hands on exploration, education, career counseling,
mentoring, and internships, our girls discover the endless
opportunities available to them. Furthermore, girls acquire the
leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s STEM environments.
At Project Scientist we foster today’s scientists who will lead the
world in solving tomorrow’s greatest problems.
If you believe your daughter would benefit from a community of
like-minded girls that enjoy exploring through the sciences and
celebrating their accomplishments, then Project Scientist is a
place just for her! Surrounded by brilliant and passionate STEM
teachers, professors, and professionals, your daughter will be
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potential!
3. Girls in STEM Pipeline Project
Project Scientist Academy Ages
4 to12
5 week summer camp
Project Scientist
“Test Pilot” in Summer 2013 Coaching/Advoc
with goal to accommodate 30 acy
paid and 20 scholarship
clients. 2014 Goal 100 Ages 12 to 35
girls (paid/scholarship) Launch 2015
Project Scientist Scholars
Ages 12 to 16
Top 30 female “STEM
Superstars” in Charlotte
work in small group with
professors
Launch 2014
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4. Typical Day* @ Project Scientist – Summer
2013
July 8, 2013 – August 9, 2013
8:30 to 9:00 girls arrive. Woman Scientists
introduced.
9:00 – 9:30 “Walkabout with Women Scientists” local
women scientists encouraged to walk and talk with
girls around campus
9:30 – 9:50 “Scientist of the Day” presentation – in
person or Skype – woman scientist to share
work/experiment and show photos of her life and talk
about growing up with an interest in science.
10:00 – 12:00 Girls in Classroom
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Girls in Classroom
2:00 – 3:00 PE, Playground, yoga, etc.
3:00 – 4:30 Arts
4 4:30 – 5:30 Free-time games and pick up
*Each week will include a full day field trip
5. NC STEM Vital Signs 2012*
Business leaders in North Carolina have sounded an
alarm. They cannot find the (STEM) talent they need
to stay competitive. Students’ lagging performance in
K–12 is a critical reason why.
In North Carolina, STEM skills have stayed in demand
even through the economic downturn.
STEM: 1.7 jobs for every 1 unemployed person
4.5 unemployed people for every 1 job
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6. NC STEM Vital Signs 2012*
Women are too
critical a
resource to
remain untapped 2009 Female
Women are a very
% of college-age
large share of the population
population but % of awards
conferred
they earn just a 2001 Female
small share of
STEM degrees
and certificates. 0% 20% 40% 60%
2001 = 36%
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2009 = 39% The Equation Vital signs document in resources
*2012 Change
7. Girls and Women in STEM*
74% of high school girls are interested in the fields
and subjects of STEM . Yet women…
fill 50% of all U.S. jobs, yet hold less than 25% of STEM
jobs.
hold a disproportionately low share of STEM
undergraduate degrees, particularly in engineering.
with a STEM degree are less likely than males to work in a
STEM occupation; more likely to work in education or
healthcare
U.S. “STEM Girls” career goals -
94% want to help people and
92% want to make a difference
Women in STEM jobs earned 33% more than
comparable women in non-stem jobs.
The gender wage gap is smaller in STEM jobs.
7 *Women and STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation Aug. 3, 2011 in
resources section.
8. Landscape of girls in STEM
Girls with a high skill, aptitude, and talent are not
currently served or identified at a young age and
provided STEM opportunities at a
pace, depth, and breadth commensurate with their
talents and interests.
A concentrated, scalable model that can work
nationally does not exist.
Focused effort on engaging women scientists and
corporate partners does not exist.
More research on girls/women in STEM is needed!
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9. Project Scientist is different!
At Project Scientist our success is
measured by the increase in number of
girls and women in STEM majors and
careers. WE EXIST TO CREATE
SCIENTISTS, SCIENTISTS THAT WILL
SOLVE OUR WORLDS MOST
PRESSING ISSUES.
Our promise is to educate, coach, and
advocate for girls with an
aptitude, talent, and passion for
STEM.
Our pipeline for girls ages four to thirty-
five provides a community of support
unique to each stage of a future
scientist’s path.
9 We commit to providing valuable needed
research and data to the STEM
10. Project Scientist Goals
Short Term 3 to 5 years
We will establish a model for a robust and focused STEM pipeline
for girls ages 4 – 35, with the ability to adjust the model based on
quantitative results.
Success will be determined by the number of girls identified and
placed in the program, girls attitudes toward their future in
STEM, girls entry into STEM majors and careers, and achieved
science awards and scholarships.
We will produce valuable research on girls in
STEM, mentoring, curriculum and teacher development.
Long Term 5 years and beyond
Build on model nationwide and increase the number of women in
STEM majors and careers.
Our alumni will be positioned to be leaders in the field that solve
some of our worlds most pressing issues. (qualitative)
Our research will raise the caliber of STEM Communities work with
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girls/women.
11. Appendix
Project Scientist has three programs
Project Scientist Academy serves girls
ages 4 -12
Project Scientist Scholars is highly
Selective for girls 12 to 16
Project Scientist Coaches builds a
community to serve STEM girls/women
ages 12 to 35
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12. Project Scientist Academy
Project Scientist Academy serves girls ages 4 -
12
5 week summer camp and year long
adventures in partnership with colleges and
universities. Focus to identify those with an
aptitude, talent, and interest in STEM.
Offered to both paying and scholarship students
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13. Project Scientist Scholars
Highly Selective and competitive
process for girls 12 to 16
Girls work in small groups of 10 to 12
with a professor in partnership with
corporatee partners and private funders
to solve a social issue locally or
internationally
These girls will be a part of a marketing
and public relations strategy to change
the face of STEM, build confidence, and
encourage more girls to participate in
STEM.
STEM Counselor to assist with high
school choices (School of Science and
Math), course work, prep
courses, science awards, etc.
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14. Team Project Scientist “Coaches”
Build a community to serve STEM
girls/women ages 12 to 35 – keep
them on the road to PhD
Project Scientist Counselor
Science awards and
competitions, Scholarships
Guidance on career
options, colleges, emphasis of
study, identification of mentor, internships
First year alum must serve as intern to
Project Scientist
Possibility of serving all girls STEM majors
at University
Women Scientists
Corporate Partners
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Parents
Notes de l'éditeur
While there are non-profits that are succeeding at encouraging a comfort level and an interest for girls in STEM (mainly middle school / HS), the needle is not moving on girls entering and staying in STEM majors or STEM careers. Great Science for Girls research and curriculum – NSF SupportedGirl Scouts research on girls in STEM – Lockheed Martin and AAUW2010 NSF study on diversity in STEM – identification of “STEM Innovators” @ young age = STEM talent goldmine, next Einstein’s going unnoticedThe U.S. spends nearly as much on education (majority of that on STEM) as we spend on healthcareWomen Scientists – a built in passionate donor database and volunteer force
Scholarships available for low incomeDaily women scientist speaker and volunteer opportunitiesTeachers to learn skills and develop curriculum in line with new Common Core Math standards and Next Generation Science StandardsWeekly field tripsEngagement by High School and College girls excelling in STEMParent participationTesting and assessment to gear success of program and identify giftedSTEM Counselor to advocate for gifted
NASCAR, Broadcom, and Eline Media= “Gaming”– createe a racing themed science competition application, includes trip to Daytona race.Grub to Grub, CMS, and Composting Foundation – create model for schools to compost lunch and learn from activity, saving school district $1,000’s in waste feesGenentech, Partners in Health, and Jeff Gordon Foundation – solve an issue in Africa for children with cancer – trip to site to implement solution
Alumni Services by CounselorEncourage participation in science awards and competitions, assist with application process and PR/Marketing around winnersAssist with research of career options, colleges, emphasis of study, identification of mentor, and internships with corporate partnersProvide sessions on the environment of STEM in universities and career settings. Provide tools to avoid “Stereotype Threat,” etc.First year alum must serve as intern to Project ScientistPossibility of serving girls at Queens in STEM majorsWomen ScientistsProject Scientist will provide an easy to use tool kit and volunteer opportunity for those interested in helping girls in STEM.NGSS – advocate for new curriculum and studies to include examples and case studies on successful women in STEMEasy to use tools to promote our top 50 to the nation and world through social mediaHighlight and engage companies who are supportive making of women/girls in STEM