Advancing the agenda in gender equity

The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is a network of networks. We bring together organizations committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

NGCP supports and creates STEM experiences that are as diverse as the world we live in. We've been transforming STEM for 20 years.

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NGCP's Reach

33

State and Regional Collaboratives

42,500

Organizations Connected

20,200,000

Girls Served

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Strengthen your program and expand girls' participation in STEM with these webinars, presentations, and resources.

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State of Girls in STEM - Ohio

Sep 4, 2024 7:30 am

IN PERSON - Join Ohio Afterschool Network and Ohio Girls Collaborative Project to assess the current state of girls in STEM across Ohio and collaborate on strategies to move forward. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of STEM education and career pathways for girls in our state.

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Resources to Empower Girls in STEM Entrepreneurship

Sep 12, 2024 12:30 pm

Combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with entrepreneurship builds essential skills like problem-solving and innovation while also enabling girls to explore their purpose and passion. Join us for this webinar to learn how you can integrate entrepreneurship into your STEM programs.

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Exploring Issues of Equity in Artificial Intelligence

Sep 26, 2024 8:30 am

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to shape various aspects of our society, it is imperative that we address the challenges of fairness, bias, and inclusivity. Join us for this interactive webinar to learn more about what AI is and what issues of equity we must work to address.

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Our Strategic Direction

From 2022 to 2027, NGCP aims to increase collaborations by 25%, increasing our reach to over 25 million underserved youth across all U.S. states and territories.

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State of Girls and Women in STEM

Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce. Gender gaps in education pathways persist, limiting access, preparation, and career opportunities.

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Einstein’s Incredible Universe Science Showcase

Einstein’s Incredible Universe is a dynamic new media and engagement program. In this webinar recording, learn from the project’s leaders, researchers, and participants as they showcase this exciting program.

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Create Your Own Astronomy Masterpiece to Inspire and Engage

In this webinar recording, learn how to remotely control a real telescope and create stunning astrophoto masterpieces using a simple image enhancement tool used by astronomers

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Scaling STEM Equitably: Practitioner Driven Reflections and Emerging Guidelines

In this webinar recording, the National Girls Collaborative Project, Education Development Center, and practitioners across informal STEM learning spaces share reflections from the field on the challenges and opportunities of engaging in equity-centered scaling.

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