Testimonials

From GSG Intermediaries

In this first year, Great Science for Girls has brought high-quality STEM opportunities to over 300 youth in Charlotte. In addition to the training, curriculum, and technical assistance, GSG has connected POST to other cities and intermediaries that want to spark youth interest in STEM careers.

Kate Shem
Director of Programs
Partners in Out-of-School Time (POST)

"Watching teams of young people building simple electromagnets last Summer, I was struck that girls seemed to collaborate with each other more easily than boys did. What does this say about girls and science learning and careers?"

Peter Guttmacher
Director of Programming and Curricula Development
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation

“Great Science for Girls in Baltimore has been a way to get a wide range of after-school programs interested in and excited about STEM. Programs get involved for a variety of reasons – they want to include science, they want to focus on gender issues, they want hands-on activities, etc. – but they all end up getting more out of it than they expected.

GSG has been an amazing vehicle for engaging others from the community – we work closely with the Baltimore City 4-H, have held trainings and events at a lot of different locations we don’t normally use, and have brought volunteer “STEM Mentors” from across the city into these after-school programs. It’s been exciting to see how each site has adapted GSG, and exciting to watch these sites grow over time.”

Rebekah Lin
Communications and Technical Assistance Specialist
The After-School Institute (TASI)

From GSG Practitioners

I lead science activities for middle school students at seven after-school sites throughout our rural community. The Great Science for Girls activities have been an excellent fit for our program. The kids love the fun, hands-on exploration, and I love the easy-to-follow and comprehensive curriculum guides!

In the few months since I began GSG, I have seen a significant change in the girls' attitudes toward science and their own participation in science activities. At the beginning, it is very common to hear statements from girls, such as, "We're girls, so we're not good at this kind of stuff," "This is a boy thing," and "Boys are better at building. I have no idea what to do." But over time, after actively participating they've gained confidence and talk about themselves being scientists.

Robin Jensen, educator
Virginia Museum of Natural History
In partnership with MHC After 3

• "It's good. I'm learning, too. We didn't have hands-on when I was in school."

• "It's gratifying to see kids who are difficult to handle become engaged in the activities and enthusiastic about science."

Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc.
After-school Program at PS/MS 279
In partnership with The After-School Corporation (TASC)

Students talk about GSG

"You learn things in many different ways instead of reading. Instead of just seeing it, you experience it. We ask questions almost every day and learn something new. I will help the environment when I grow up."

Amber

"Instead of just doing our thing alone, we get to do things with friends. If you need help, you can ask."

Ashley

"Science is more interesting after school. In class we only use textbooks."

Darwin

"I didn't know science could be so much fun! In school we don't get to touch things."

Maria

"I love science. I love it here the most because I got to carry worms and it's okay."

Kimberly