Gabriella's STEM Challenge
A competition for middle and high school girls and non-binary students
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What: Gabriella's STEM challenge is a competition designed to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and math among young girls.
Who: All middle and high school girls and non-binary students. No experience in STEM required!
When: Submissions are due October 31, at midnight anywhere in the world.
Why: The gender gap in STEM professions is prominent: despite making up 48% of all workers in the United States, women make up just 27% of those employed in STEM fields. This disparity is also apparent at the collegiate level across multiple fields; for example, in 2020, women were awarded just 25% of the bachelor's degrees and 21% of the doctorate degrees in physics. These discrepancies begin as early as elementary or middle school, when young girls aren't encouraged to pursue interests in STEM.
This year's prompt
1, In a 300 word essay or 2 minute video, share the STEM topic that captivates you the most. Explain why it fascinates you, and show us why this topic matters to you and the world!
2. Describe an aspiration that you have in STEM. What motivates you to pursue this goal and what are the obstacles standing in your way? (100 words)
until the submission deadline!
Register interest and sign up for our workshops!
featuring professors from Northwestern and UIUC and Chicago Botanical Garden scientists
Join these workshops to learn about careers in STEM and gain tips for the competition!
Dr. Amy M. Iler, Chicago Botanical Garden & Northwestern University
October 28, 5:30 PM CST. Online on Zoom.
Dive deeper into what a career as a conservation scientist looks like with Dr. Iler. In this workshop, we'll explore the fields of plant biology, ecology, and environmental science. Learn more about possible topics of interest and find out how climate change is affecting our everyday ecosystems!
Dr. Caitlin Bloomer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
October 21, 6:00 PM CST. Online on Zoom.
Learn about ecology in this thrilling workshop with Dr. Bloomer! In this 45-minute workshop, we will cover introductions to conservation biology, ecology, and biogeography. Cutting-edge research in natural resources and environmental science will be explained, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about possible topics for your STEM challenge and gain insight into the lives of professional researchers! Join us Monday 10/21 at 6pm CDT!
Introduction to Robotics and Career Paths
October 8, 6:30 PM CST. Online on Zoom.
Explore the field of robotics and learn more about the process of designing, building, and coding a robot. Whether you are curious about how robots work or a possible career path in robotics, this session will provide insight into the countless opportunities in the field, and even how you can get involved with robotics competitions in high school.
Pathways in Programming
October 14, 5:30 PM CST. Online on Zoom.
Get your first introduction to the uses of programming across science, robotics, and engineering. Join us to learn about possible career paths in programming, how to be involved with this rapidly growing field, and get exposure to the various branches of coding, from data science to machine learning.
Prizes
1st place
1st place
$50 Amazon gift card
Plushie of your choice
NVIDIA backpack & t-shirt
Tote bag
Certificate
Other merch
2nd place
2nd place
Plushie of your choice
NVIDIA backpack & t-shirt
Tote bag
Certificate
Other merch
3rd place
3rd place
NVIDIA backpack & t-shirt
Certificate
Other merch
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