Empowering girls by introducing them to
the exciting possibilities of STEM careers.
1000 middle school girls descend on the Colorado Convention Center for a day of hands-on STEM workshops. 250 volunteers assist as guides and workshop presenters. This event is presented 100% by our wonderful volunteers, and made possible by the generous donations of our sponsors.
DATE: Friday, May 8th 2015
LOCATION: Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver
TIME: 8:00am - 2:00pm (times subject to change)
GESTEM is a FREE event for 6th and 7th grade girls in the Denver-metro area geared towards introducing girls to the career opportunities in STEM fields. Participants engage with local STEM professionals throughout three hands-on workshops designed to widen their horizons and introduce STEM careers in a fun and active environment.
This is a FREE event! Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at our GESTEM page!
Event Goals:
the exciting possibilities of STEM careers.
1000 middle school girls descend on the Colorado Convention Center for a day of hands-on STEM workshops. 250 volunteers assist as guides and workshop presenters. This event is presented 100% by our wonderful volunteers, and made possible by the generous donations of our sponsors.
DATE: Friday, May 8th 2015
LOCATION: Colorado Convention Center in Downtown Denver
TIME: 8:00am - 2:00pm (times subject to change)
GESTEM is a FREE event for 6th and 7th grade girls in the Denver-metro area geared towards introducing girls to the career opportunities in STEM fields. Participants engage with local STEM professionals throughout three hands-on workshops designed to widen their horizons and introduce STEM careers in a fun and active environment.
This is a FREE event! Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at our GESTEM page!
Event Goals:
- Introduce students to STEM in the “real” world
- Provide interaction with professionals to show STEM careers can be fulfilling and fun
- Help students see a connection between careers and the skills learned in STEM classes
- Introduce networking and mentoring basics
- Provide an opportunity for local corporations and the community to support student success in STEM
To learn more about GESTEM, check out these YouTube videos, with highlights from last year's event!
What is GESTEM?: 4 minutes - http://youtu.be/uLyen27Xv9k
GESTEM Day's Events: 23 minutes - http://youtu.be/UFpdZh37o9c
Combined Video: http://youtu.be/3tsa8dNiHUQ
Films were provided by BYCHANCE PRODUCTIONS.
What is GESTEM?: 4 minutes - http://youtu.be/uLyen27Xv9k
GESTEM Day's Events: 23 minutes - http://youtu.be/UFpdZh37o9c
Combined Video: http://youtu.be/3tsa8dNiHUQ
Films were provided by BYCHANCE PRODUCTIONS.
GESTEM 2015 Needs Your Help!!!
Volunteers
A successful GESTEM event requires nearly 250 volunteers! We have a variety of opportunities:
Financial Support
GESTEM is presented entirely by volunteers, and we rely on the generosity of corporate sponsors, grants, and individual donors to fund this project. GESTEM is 100% free for attendees. SWE-RMS is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please click the link above to find out how you can help support GESTEM!
• Get 2014 Prospectus here, 2015 Prospectus coming soon!
• Contact: swe.gestem@gmail.com
Student Registration
Registration for the 2015 event will open on Friday, March 13th. Please click the link above for more information.
The number of student we can accept each year is limited primarily by available funding, and secondarily by volunteers. Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at the link above!
Volunteers
A successful GESTEM event requires nearly 250 volunteers! We have a variety of opportunities:
- Group Guide - Lead a group of 10 girls through the event, interacting with them on a one-on-one basis all day
- Workshop Presenter - Share what you love to do with GESTEM participants! Design and present a hands-on workshop highlighting a STEM field
- Floaters - Even if you can't attend the entire event, we would love your help! Registration, lunch distribution, student wrap-up and many other events during the day are in need of dedicated volunteers.
Financial Support
GESTEM is presented entirely by volunteers, and we rely on the generosity of corporate sponsors, grants, and individual donors to fund this project. GESTEM is 100% free for attendees. SWE-RMS is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please click the link above to find out how you can help support GESTEM!
• Get 2014 Prospectus here, 2015 Prospectus coming soon!
• Contact: swe.gestem@gmail.com
Student Registration
Registration for the 2015 event will open on Friday, March 13th. Please click the link above for more information.
The number of student we can accept each year is limited primarily by available funding, and secondarily by volunteers. Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at the link above!
GESTEM team recognized with Outreach Award at WE2014!
GESTEM - Professional Outreach Event/Series Award, Large Section.
The 2014 GESTEM team did an amazing job once again with our signature middle school outreach event, reaching nearly 1000 6th and 7th grade girls. Many thanks and congratulations to the 2014 planning committee: Heather Doty, Chris Tippett, Kitty Elshot, Sarah Gilmore, Marissa Stender, Chenine Wozniak, Casey Waggy, Michelle Troy, Sam Marin and Ashley DeVierno.
CONGRATULATIONS to our winners and thank you for your outstanding contributions to SWE and SWE-RMS!!
The 2014 GESTEM team did an amazing job once again with our signature middle school outreach event, reaching nearly 1000 6th and 7th grade girls. Many thanks and congratulations to the 2014 planning committee: Heather Doty, Chris Tippett, Kitty Elshot, Sarah Gilmore, Marissa Stender, Chenine Wozniak, Casey Waggy, Michelle Troy, Sam Marin and Ashley DeVierno.
CONGRATULATIONS to our winners and thank you for your outstanding contributions to SWE and SWE-RMS!!
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