2024 Girls in STEM Impact Report
In 2024, Keystone Science School’s Girls in STEM program provided unique and inspiring opportunities for 74 female-identifying/non-binary students to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Mission Moment – Girls in STEM: Water Wonders 2024
Watch the recap of our recent Girls in STEM Water Wonders program and hear from participating students and mentors!
Mission Moment: Discovery Camp 2024
Have you ever wondered what makes Discovery Overnight Camp so special? We captured some of those magical moments in our latest mission moment video, and it’s all about celebrating the joy, curiosity, and adventure that our campers experience every year.
Celebrating Creativity at Girls in STEM: Film Fest!
We invite you to watch these fantastic short films and support our young filmmakers! You can view the films here. Each film is a testament to the creativity, teamwork, and dedication that these young girls brought to the project.
Mission Moment – Girls in STEM: Film Fest 2024
Join us as we revisit the captivating moments from our Girls in STEM Film Fest program and listen to the reflections of our participants!
What to Expect: Water Wonders 2024
Get ready to make a splash at our next Girls in STEM adventure—Water Wonders! This hands-on program will immerse participants in the fascinating world of water science, with a focus on environmental impacts and aquatic ecosystems.
Mission Moment: Day Camp 2024
As the summer draws to a close, we can’t help but reflect on another incredible season at Day Camp. This year was filled with laughter, learning, and countless memories that will last a lifetime. But don’t just take our word for it—our campers and their families have a lot to say about what makes Day…
Mission Moment: Girls in STEM Medical Explorers 2024
Join us as we revisit the captivating moments from our Girls in Medical Explorers program and listen to the reflections of our participants!
Mission Moment: Girls in STEM Snow Science 2024
Join us as we revisit the captivating moments from our Girls in STEM Snow & Avalanche Science program and listen to the reflections of our participants!
The Impact of Girls in STEM
Hear from Anna, our School Year Program Manager, on the impact Girls in STEM at KSS has on the kids that experience it!
2023 Girls in STEM Impact Report
Keystone Science School’s Girls in STEM Program strives to break through gender barriers in STEM fields, inspires girls to be their authentic selves and empowers girls to be confident leaders in their classrooms and beyond. 2023 was another successful year with four Girls in STEM programs and over 90 participating girls.
Mission Moment: Girls in STEM Film Fest 2023
Empowering young minds through STEM: Relive the highlights of our Girls in STEM Film Fest program and hear what participants had to say! Girls in STEM: Film Fest is a short 3 day 2 night program, in partnership with Breck Film Fest, where participating girls will learn about careers within the film industry as they…
Girls in STEM: Snow & Avalanche Science Student Testimonial
Girls in STEM: Snow & Avalanche Science was a success! Hear from one of our students about their thoughts on their experience in this video. Keystone Science School’s Girls in STEM: Snow and Avalanche Science focuses on addressing challenges experienced by women interested in pursuing STEM-specific education and careers. Participatibng girls learned about snow science…
2022 Girls in STEM Final Report
Keystone Science School believes in empowering girls by engaging them in hands-on, real-world activities to show STEM is relevant and fun in an ever-changing world. According to the National Education Association, “girls who learn in all-girl environments are believed to be more comfortable responding to questions and sharing their opinions in class and more likely…
¿POR QUÉ NECESITAMOS CHICAS EN “STEM”?
Según la Asociación de Educación Nacional, “Las niñas que aprenden en un ambiente exclusivo para mujeres se cree que se sienten más cómodas respondiendo a preguntas y compartiendo sus opiniones en clase, así será más probable que exploren sujetos menos tradicionales como matemáticas, ciencias, y tecnología.” Nuestro programa consiste en una variedad de sesiones cada…
Lights, Camera, Girls in STEM Film Festival!
Keystone Science School partners with Breckenridge Film Festival to teach participating girls about how to break into the male-dominated film industry. This program is for any female student grades 3-12th grade. Students can register on the Girls in STEM webpage. The film industry is predominantly male, but there’s a national movement to change that. Keystone Science School and…
Gender Specific Programming: The Benefits of All-Girls Environments
By Carrie Scheick, Program Coordinator Keystone Science School offers a few specific programs in with gender-specific groupings including Girls in STEM and Colorado Great Sand Dunes Keystone Voyager. All programs with gender-specific programming include curriculum dedicated to breaking down barriers of participation. Read more about the research and our planning process with regards to our programming. “Girls in…
Girls in STEM High School Mentors
By Carrie Scheick, Program Coordinator Our next program is Saturday, April 27th focusing on careers in Landscape Architecture and Design. Girls and their mothers, grades 3-12th grade are invited to participate. Learn more on the Girls in STEM webpage. If you have questions about the program or High School mentorship please contact KSS at (970)468-2098 or Support@KeystoneScienceSchool.org.…
Girls in STEM: Healthcare
By Carrie Scheick, Program Coordinator Girls in STEM has a goal of inspiring young women to engage with STEM subjects throughout their education career. Our next Girls in STEM program is April 27th and has a focus on careers within landscape design and architecture. Check out our website to register. Our Girls in STEM Health Care…
Girls in STEM: Snow Science & Safety
By Carrie Scheick, Program Coordinator Girls in STEM has a goal of inspiring young women to engage with STEM subjects throughout their education career. Our next Girls in STEM program is March 8-10th and has a focus on first aid and careers within the healthcare industry. Check out our website to register. Snow pits, avalanche dog…
Why do we need Girls in STEM?
According to the National Education Association, “girls who learn in all-girl environments are believed to be more comfortable responding to questions and sharing their opinions in class and more likely to explore more ‘nontraditional’ subjects such as math, science, and technology.” Our program consists of a variety of sessions each year dedicated to motivation, reflection,…
Girls of the Gore
The Summer of 2017 was a summer of firsts – for me personally and for Keystone Science School. For me, it was my first summer living and working in Colorado. For KSS, it was the first summer there would be an all-girls wilderness trip: Girls of the Gore. Both my co-leader, Sara, and I were…
Girls in STEM Fascinating Foods
Come join Keystone Science School on October 7 for another fun day of learning, tasting, testing, and exploring the chemistry and science behind the foods we eat. Do you know where your food comes from or how it’s made? Without the help of food scientists, food technologists, chemical engineers, and food flavorists, we would not…
Parenting Girls in STEM
Over the years, women have made significant strides in business, law, and the life sciences sector of STEM (Science Technology, Engineering & Math). Women were nearly half of medical school enrollees in 2015 and earned about 60% of U.S. bachelor’s degrees in biology in 2014. In recent years, these figures remained steady. But in engineering…
Girls in STEM Tech Retreat 2016
Inspiring and encouraging confidence, developing leadership skills, learning through interactive activities, and more, are all things that we strive to do at every Girls in STEM program here at the Keystone Science School. Girls in STEM began in April of 2015 and since then we have held eight highly successful programs each with its own…
Teaching Girls to Lead
“Supporting women STEM students and researchers is not only an essential part of America’s strategy to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world; it is also important to women themselves. Women in STEM jobs earn 33 percent more than those in non-STEM occupations and experience a smaller wage gap relative to men.” –…