The Tennessee Girls Collaborative connects, advocates and amplifies efforts to ignite enthusiasm and equitably advance STEM opportunities for TN youth.
Collaborative Lead:
Dale McCreedy, Ph.D / mccreedydwork@gmail.com
The Johnson City Railroad Experience
207 North Boone Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
The Tennessee Girls Collaborative: http://www.facebook.com/TNGirlsCollab
The TN Girls Collaborative aims to establish Regional Liaisons who will carry out the activities of the collaborative within their region and help set the statewide strategy in alignment with that of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP).
The Tennessee Girls Collaborative is hosting The State of Girls in STEM in Tennessee: Insights, Pathways, and Possibilities on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Northeast State Community College. The half-day program features a keynote, STEM panels of regional organizations and female STEM professionals, networking, and resource exhibits designed for educators, employers, and youth advocates. There is a special emphasis on supporting girls and women in STEM education and career pathways in northeast Tennessee.
Agenda:
8:00 Check In & Breakfast | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables
8:30-8:45 Welcome, Level Set, and Seed Grant Recognition
8:45-9:15 Speaker -- State of Girls in STEM and STEM Careers in Tennessee & U.S.
9:15-9:45 Networking CHATS: Connecting Humans and Telling Stories – Shared Experiences in STEM
9:45-10 Break | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables
10:00-10:45 Panel 1 - Igniting STEM for Students
10:45-11:00 Break | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables
11:00-11:45 Panel 2 - Professionals in STEM Fields: Perspectives and Pathways
11:45-12:00 Strategies for Taking Action | Closing Comments
The program will include:
● An overview of the status of STEM and STEM-related careers in TN & US
● Panel focused on women in various STEM sectors
● Structured networking with individuals with a passion for STEM
● Exhibit tables to learn more about organizations with STEM-related resources
● Strategies to take action on the relationships made and the content learned
Who should attend?
● Employers involved in STEM outreach and employee recruitment
● Educators in STEM
● Organizations working with students
● Those with a passion for girls in STEM
