GESTEM is 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. 
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