Programs
THE PROGRAM JOURNEY
Our Seven Year Pathway to Success in STEM
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
STEM SATURDAY ACADEMY
Monthly Saturday program that focuses on building an increase in curiosity for middle school, Black girls who are interested in learning about the world of STEM.
HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM
Empowerment, Preparation, & Placement (EPP)
Our program for high school aged, Black girls to continue feeding their curiosity in STEM. We provide ACT test preparation, mentoring services, math/science tutoring, internship experiences, and more.
COLLEGE AGE PROGRAM
VIRTUAL COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY
Black Girls Do STEM (BGDSTEM) Virtual Community is geared toward our college aged girls to serve as a space where they can engage directly with BGDSTEM mentors and other students in the community.
Through our core values of scholarship, training, empowerment (equity), and mentorship, we trigger curiosity in the mind of Black girls, building confidence, skills, and the future STEM workforce.
FAQs
Are your programs exclusively for African American girls and other girls of color?
No, Black Girls Do STEM allows all youth to participate in our program with the understanding that Black Girls Do STEM was created to center and empower African American girls and other girls of color by providing culturally relevant STEM learning experiences.
How much does the STEM Saturday Academy cost?
The program is completely free to all participants. All materials and activities are funded through grants, private donations, and foundation support..
What age range of girls are accepted in the STEM Saturday Academy program?
The STEM Saturday serves girls in grades 6–8.
- New youth must be in 6th or 7th grade as of March 1st of the program year.
- Once accepted, youth may return annually.
- Once in the 9th Grade, Youth transition to our EPP program for 9th-12th graders
Does the BGDSTEM have programming with 10th-12th graders?
Yes, however these girls must have participated in our STEM program as a 6th-9th grader to have access to our additional resources for upper class students. Please fill out the application for the EPP program.
How are students selected?
Students are selected on a first come first basis, with preference given to girls living in the direct community in which the site is located as per our program requirements, as well as girls who attended the previous years program.
How do I become a partner?
Fill out our partner form located here. We will contact you.
How do I become a sponsor?
See our sponsorship levels by downloading the sponsorship document on our website. Fill our the inquiry here.
How do I volunteer?
We have three main volunteer roles: mentor, program facilitation support, and committee member. Fill out the form here.
Check our website calendar for upcoming orientation dates.
How do I donate?
We accept donations via PayPal, Cash App, and by mail at our mailing address:
4818 Washington Blvd
St. Louis, Mo 63108
Make all checks payable to Black Girls Do STEM
Attention: Cynthia Chapple
CASHAPP: 314-461-8684
Email: bgdstem@gmail.com
EIN:83-421-4337
Visit the website donation tab for further information or to sign-up directly via Paypal
