Rewriting the STEM Pipeline: How Girls Get in the Driver’s Seat—and Stay There
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From the Space Race and electric vehicles to AI, women have shaped the biggest breakthroughs in history—yet the STEM gender gap still refuses to close. So, what actually works? <br> <br> Join Meridith Maskara, Chief Development Officer at Girl Scouts of the USA and Kelsey Gaines, STEAM Education Lead at General Motors for an interactive, "campfire” chat that unpacks how early exposure, real world skills, and unexpected partnerships can flip the script. Since 2018, Girl Scouts across the U.S. have earned more than 5 million STEM badges, building confidence and curiosity long before career paths are set. The conversation will explore why, even amid today’s tech boom, girls and women are still getting left behind—and how programs designed for modern girls are rebuilding the STEM pipeline from the ground up. <br> <br> And yes-- Girl Scout cookies will be available.
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