FeminSTEM

Founded in 2018 by two high school students, FeminSTEM is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide a summer camp experience for young girls catered around the fields of STEM. Our goal is to introduce girls to the world of STEM and aim towards closing the gender gap. At a young age, it is crucial that children are exposed to different opportunities and potential areas of interest. It is difficult for girls to be interested in STEM given the lack of appropriate role models within it. We believe that by implementing the FeminSTEM initiative, we can instill a passion for innovation and discovery in young girls. We hope that our barrier-breaking approach will contribute to an increased number of girls who are interested in STEM. We aspire to encourage girls to broaden their scope of inquiry and to stimulate a love for STEM while venturing into exciting new domains. The 2018 program was our first year running the camp. We look forward to bringing together girls from all across Toronto to participate in this exhilarating new adventure. We hope that our vision can be carried forward in the years to come.