We are Girls Inc. of the Valley

Though numbers of women choosing STEM subjects in college are on the rise, statistics show that men are also choosing STEM subjects at an increased rate. In fact, the number of males is increasing faster than the number of females. 😮
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As a result, the gender gap in STEM does not only remain but is actually growing. With fewer women holding STEM degrees, the percentage of women has dropped to 24%. If the trend continues, this number will be even lower in the future. 👩‍🔬
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Our STEM program encourages girls to be involved and become interested in these fields. Visit our website or reach out directly for more information!
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Did you know our Eureka! scholars have participated in breast cancer research externships?

That’s just one of the many reasons why our teens love to support @baystate_health’s Rays of Hope event every year!

This year, Eureka! scholars are hosting a Drive-Thru Pink Rally this Sunday, 10/24, from 10:30-12:30 at our 6 Open Square location in Holyoke.

Come out for music, prizes, and fun to support Rays of Hope! Teens will be collecting donations for Rays of Hope, and we appreciate your generosity.

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Women are underrepresented in STEM so girls have fewer role models to inspire their interest in these fields.
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Girls' views of science and engineering have been shaped by the limited representation of female scientists and engineers in books, media, and popular culture.
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In order to change that view, Girls Inc. offers programs throughout the year to encourage their involvement in STEM. Visit our website or reach out directly for more information!
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TIME is going live now to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth - check it out!

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Women are vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in spite of making up nearly half of the U.S. workforce.
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Women made gains – from 8% of STEM workers in 1970 to 27% in 2019 – but men still dominated the field. Men made up 52% of all U.S. workers but 73% of all STEM workers.
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The Girls Inc. organization provides a variety of programs throughout the year to promote girls' involvement in STEM.
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Send in your application, or share this post with a friend who may be interested! We are still accepting applications and are looking for strong, smart, and bold folks to join our team!

Girls Inc. provides year-round after-school programming, weekend activities, and experiences that expand upon and support girls’ STEM learning and engagement.
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Through hands-on activities, girls explore, ask questions, persist, and solve problems. By interacting with women and men pursuing STEM careers, girls come to view these careers as exciting and realistic options for themselves and girls get the chance to see how STEM makes the world a better place. ... See more

Happy #InternationalDayoftheGirl! Last week, we gathered with members of our business community to celebrate and discuss the challenges and successes of managing staff and students during the pandemic.

Thanks to WWLP-22News for covering this event!
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