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Programs<\/h1>\n

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THE PROGRAM JOURNEY<\/h2>\n

Our Seven Year Pathway to Success in STEM<\/h1>\n

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM<\/h2>\n

STEM SATURDAY ACADEMY<\/h3>\n

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Monthly Saturday program that focuses on building an increase in curiosity for middle school, Black girls who are interested in learning about the world of STEM.<\/p>\n

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HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM<\/h2>\n

Empowerment, Preparation, & Placement (EPP)<\/h3>\n

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Our program for high school aged, Black girls to continue feeding their curiosity in STEM. We provide ACT test preparation, mentoring services, math\/science tutoring, internship experiences, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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COLLEGE AGE PROGRAM<\/h2>\n

VIRTUAL COLLEGIATE COMMUNITY<\/h3>\n

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Black Girls Do STEM (BGDSTEM) Virtual Community is geared toward our college aged girls to serve as a space where they can engage directly with BGDSTEM mentors and other students in the community.<\/p>\n

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Through our core values of scholarship, training, empowerment (equity), and mentorship, we trigger curiosity in the mind of Black girls, building confidence, skills, and the future STEM workforce.<\/p>\n

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FAQs<\/h1>\n

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No, Black Girls Do STEM allows all youth to participate in our program with the understanding that Black Girls Do STEM was created to center and empower African American girls and other girls of color by providing culturally relevant STEM learning experiences.<\/p>\n

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The program is completely free to all participants. All materials and activities are funded through grants, private donations, and foundation support..<\/p>\n

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The <\/span>STEM Saturday <\/b>serves <\/span>girls in grades 6\u20138<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n