In 2024, the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) launched the Advocacy Blog Series to highlight diverse voices and lived experiences within the STEM community. This year-long series featured monthly contributions from guest writers who shared powerful reflections on topics such as mentoring, girls in engineering, male allyship, STEMinism, and challenging stereotypes in STEM. Together, these stories provide insights, inspiration, and calls to action, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and representation in shaping the future of STEM. Explore the full series below and join us in amplifying the voices that are driving change.
January 2024: How Mentors are Closing the Confidence Gap for Girls in STEM…Earlier Than You Think
February 2024: Paving the Way: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
March 2024: Take STEMinist Action for Girls and Women
April 2024: Navigating Collaboration Together: Addressing Challenges and Celebrating Success
May 2024: Girls in Robotics: Empowering Girls Early to Support Long-Term Equity
June 2024: Empowering Women and Girls in STEM with Male Allies
July 2024: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act and Advancing Inclusion
August 2024: Afterschool’s Impact on STEM Learning
September 2024: Empowering Youth Voices in STEM
October 2024: STEM: The Journey from Curiosity to Confidence
November 2024: National STEM Day: Stand with Girls and Women