Techbridge Girls

A recent study found that gender bias and stereotyping start as early as kindergarten. The children, who ranged from kindergarten to 3rd grade, “viewed girls as less capable of learning about novel and difficult STEM subjects compared to non-STEM subject." Read more in this Forbes article: https://ow.ly/XgsH50Tw9Ey.

What educators say about Techbridge Girls! Our equity curriculum and training equips educators to create spaces where girls gain a sense of belonging, build their knowledge, and can bring their whole selves to STEM exploration. Learn more at https://ow.ly/kQym50TvrbH.

Girls of color belong in STEM and in space! In 1993, Dr. Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to serve on mission, aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Prior to her astronaut career, she was a research engineer and inventor, with three patents for optical systems. Ochoa is also the first Hispanic (and second female) to be named director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Learn more about this exceptional woman in STEM at https://ow.ly/NmQ850TuE6u.

Want to make a difference in your community? 🌍 Become a Techbridge Girls site partner! Our professional development and curriculum programs provide educators with everything they need to inspire young girls of color in STEM. Let's work together to create a more diverse and inclusive future. Fill out the Educator Interest Form to get more info about our programs: https://bit.ly/47Bwp7n. #TechbridgeGirls #STEMeducation #GirlsInSTEM #InclusiveFuture #WomenInSTEM #STEMdiversity

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Girls of color are drastically underrepresented in STEM fields. Give today to invest in effective, long-term solutions to build a more equitable STEM learning experience for Black, Indigenous, and all girls* of color. https://ow.ly/L3SV50TjAmq #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInTech #STEMforGirls #EquityInSTEM #STEMeducation

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! We honor the cultures, contributions, and heritage of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. Thank you for adding to the diverse quilt that makes up our country. #HispanicHeritageMonth #DiverseAmerica #LatinxCommunity #CulturalDiversity

It's never too early or too late to learn about STEM. That's why Techbridge Girls works with educators, starting in third grade and continuing through high school, to equip them with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive classrooms for girls of color. Learn more in this video from Mission Unstoppable. #STEMeducation #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInTech #TechbridgeGirls #MissionUnstoppable

Today is National Video Games Day! Since the first game was created in 1958, the industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar business. And women of color have been making an impact from the beginning. Women like Muriel Tramis, who was the first black woman to create a video game, or Elizabeth LaPensée, who creates games for and about Indigenous Peoples, or Kellee Santiago, a Latina creator who not only makes, but invests in award-winning gaming experiences. Comment below to share your favorite video game! #NationalVideoGamesDay #VideoGameHistory #WomenInGaming #IndigenousGames #TechbridgeGirls #GamingCommunity #LatinaCreators

What educators say about the Techbridge Girls curriculum: “I love that each lesson had a role model who was close to the students' ages for inspiration. As a result, I felt that girls' confidence was built. Girls believed they could achieve major feats." Learn more about our mission to build equitable systems in STEM education at https://ow.ly/cYPU50Tjrc0. #STEMeducation #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInTech #TechbridgeGirls #STEMforGirls