The Top 10 Awesome Things about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
By Deanna Welker, Program Director Did you brush your teeth this morning? I bet you didn’t think about the chemists that worked hard on your toothpaste’s formulation, or the engineers who designed...
View ArticleGirl Scouts Bridge the Gender Gap with STEM
By Krista Park, Communications & Marketing Director Today more girls are showing interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields and STEM-based activities. But despite this...
View ArticleFostering the Next Generation of STEM Women through Girl Scouting
By Meridith Orr, Program Executive Studies of women and girls’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and careers is making headlines. Recently a story on National...
View ArticleGadget Girls Put the “Go-Getter” in G.I.R.L. Robotics!
By Meridith Orr, Program Executive Whether it’s trekking across the globe or enjoying the outdoor life by the camp fire, Girl Scouts provides unique troop experiences that help girls explore their...
View ArticleSTEM Badges in Girl Scouting: Then and Now
“Doing, not talking or writing is the principle of the Girl Scouts.”- Scouting for Girls, 1927 Girl Scouting and science go back a long way to the earliest days of our Movement. Proficiency tests and...
View ArticleThe Journey into STEM and Beyond!
77% of girls say they’re considering a career in technology because of the Girl Scouts! So how do you blast off into the beginning of your STEM adventure? We’ve got you covered! From designing your own...
View ArticleInnovators, Unite! TechnoQuest 2018
According to the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), 77% of girls say that because of Girl Scouts, they are considering a career in technology. Why, do you ask? Easy! Because Girl Scouts provides...
View ArticleHighlights from TechnoQuest 2019
By Caraline Malloy. Girl Scout Ambassador, Girl Member of the Council Board, and Media Girl If you deeply admire talented, intelligent women like Marie Curie, Martha Chase, Edith Clark or Alexa Canady,...
View ArticleInnovators in Action at TechnoQuest 2019!
Girl Scouts is all about showing girls their potential, helping them to discover their skills and passions, and inspiring them to break down barriers and accomplish their goals. That’s why we offer...
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