“Our words have a profound impact on our daughters. They take their cues from us. Parents can inadvertently reinforce gender stereotypes and undermine self-confidence with their words and actions. Parents can also bolster girls’ self-confidence and empower them with their words and actions.”

Source: How to Raise a Self-Confident Girl, PBS.org

Get your girl tribe together and join us for the 10th Annual STEM Gems Summit: Women Empowering Girls!

Get your tickets today!

It’s true: You can’t be what you can’t see.
  • The 10th Annual STEM Gems Summit: Women Empowering Girls will enlighten, inspire, and empower pre-teen and teen girls to see themselves as STEM Gems — researchers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers
  • Ages: The summit is designed for pre-teen and teen girls, parents/guardians, and educators
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Where: Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Cost: $5/student and $10/adult
  • Partners: The Atlanta Science Festival and Spelman College
  • Come and meet STEM-tastic professional women in STEM who are just as eager to meet you!
  • Learn the benefits of a STEM career, learn how to overcome potential challenges, and gain valuable advice and guidance.
  • Participate in Career-Labs led by industry experts.
  • Enjoy a Pi Day themed lunch!
  • Get your questions answered… and even network to find a mentor!

Experience the STEM Gems Summit!

Get your Girl Tribe, and see you at the STEM Gems  Summit!

Helping more women over barriers–including gender stereotypes and a lack of role models–to study and work in STEM is crucial to bringing more diversity of thought and experience into STEM..

Source: Creating the Next Generation of STEM Role Models by TCS.com