Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) is one of the most popular programs offered to Girl Scouts in Western Oklahoma. In the 4th grade, interest in math and science is equal for girls and boys, but by the 8th grade boys are twice as interested in those same fields. Nearly 75% of tomorrow's jobs will require use of computers, but fewer than 33% of students in computer courses and related activities are girls. Through the STEM program, Girl Scouts is taking strides in reversing these trends through a variety of ways.

The National Girls Collaborative Project

Numerous programs and initiatives to create gender equity in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been implemented only to lose effectiveness or fade away. Had these programs had the benefit of collaboration with other girl-serving projects, organizations and institutions, and tools to assess and evaluate the impact of their efforts, their capacity for continuation and/or broader impact could have been substantially increased.

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Competition & STEM Program Opportunity for Girls

Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to be an outreach partner with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and E-Line Media to introduce the second annual National STEM Video Game Challenge open to Girl Scouts! This challenge invites game makers to show their passion for playing and making video games and aims to motivate children's interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Up for grabs is almost $200,000 in cash and prizes, with multiple ways to win! The entry period is open through March 12^th, 2012.  Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and winners will be announced in the spring of 2012 at a major public event.

For more information on how Girl Scouts can enter the Youth Prize competition (middle school & high school) go to: www.STEMChallenge.org

Challenges like this support Girl Scouts’ already strong commitment to STEM activities that are relevant to everyday life. Whether they're discovering how a car's engine runs, becoming math whizzes, or learning about careers in STEM fields, girls are moving forward into the future. Please see: http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/science/ for more information on all of our science offerings.

This challenge also compliments the Entertainment Technology Badge, where girls can dig into video game development! If you have girls earning this badge, encourage them to enter the STEM Video Challenge as well!

STEM Kits are available to be checked out for up to a month. Each kit contains a leader's guide, worksheets for the girls, and most of the materials needed to do the experiments. If you are in need of a kit, please request one two-weeks before so that all supplies and materials can be verified. If you have any questions contact the council at 405-528-4475 or info@gswestok.org

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Please note that 10% of the Deposit on each box will be kept to restock it.