Empowering the next generation of STEM professionals
Girls in STEM is a series of educational programs throughout the year that encourages interest in science and engineering among female students in grades 4-8.
Launched in 2013, the program offers a supportive and collaborative environment for girls to engage with each other while working on activities and projects that introduce them to STEM concepts such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Girls in STEM also partners with companies and mentors to speak with students about opportunities in STEM and as a future profession.
Upcoming Girls in STEM Events
The Art of Innovation
September 13, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration at The Art of Innovation. Participants will dive into art-meets-science experiments to unlock the innovative power of imagination. Whether you're a budding artist, a future scientist, or simply an inquisitive explorer, our September Girls in STEM Event is a place to play, discover, and create in unexpected ways.
Lunch will be provided.
Anatomy Adventures
October 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dig into the science of bones at this action-packed Girls in STEM day! From dissecting owl pellets and investigating skulls to unearthing fossils and tracking a zombie virus outbreak in Zombie MD, participants will explore anatomy, forensics, and paleontology through hands-on activities and thrilling discoveries.
Lunch will be provided.
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Stellar Science
February 14, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Explore the stars and beyond at this cosmic Girls in STEM event! Participants will create their constellations and invent the legends behind them, engineer a life support system for Mars, learn how telescopes reveal the universe, and investigate how alien biochemistry might differ from life on Earth. A day of imagination, innovation, and interstellar discovery!
Lunch will be provided.
She Codes: Byte by Byte
March 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Get ready to code, create, and compete at this high-energy Girls in STEM event focused on robotics and computer science! Participants will dive into block coding, race their robots in an Olympic-style challenge, explore the world of hacking and cybersecurity, learn to debug and code through hands-on pixel art, and even discover how DNA and coding languages connect through genetic coding activities. It’s a full day of logic, creativity, and STEM-powered fun!
This event is generously sponsored by SIM Arizona.
Lunch is provided.
She Builds: Adventures in Engineering
April 11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Arizona Science Center for an inspiring day of hands-on engineering fun! Dive into core engineering principles, explore cutting-edge innovations and hear from trailblazing women shaping the future of technology, design and sustainability. Don't miss this chance to learn, create, and innovate!
Lunch is provided.
Deep Blue Discovery
May 9, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dive into discovery and learn all about the mysteries of the ocean! Participants will perform a real squid dissection, explore cutting-edge research in a marine science lab, test their silent communication skills like deep-sea divers, and become deep dive detectives as they investigate the chemistry of seawater. A full day of hands-on marine biology, ocean exploration, and STEM-powered curiosity!
Lunch is provided
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Girls in STEM Zine
Check out the bilingual, 18-page handbook featuring profiles with real-world STEM mentors, interactive experiments, activity guides for grades K–12, links to videos and more.
STEM Career Exposure
Arizona Science Center provides a behind-the-scenes look at careers and businesses that authentically represent women in science, technology, engineering and math.
A Look at Girls in STEM
Take a look at a typical Girls in STEM event as a mentor guides the group in dissecting a rainbow trout!
Become a Mentor!
STEM Mentors impact the lives of Participants in a variety of ways, including helping with challenges, engaging the Participants in different projects, and, most importantly, a chance to mentor and inspire young girls* to consider exciting careers in STEM. We are in need of both English- and Spanish-speaking STEM Mentors.
Girl Scouts
New STEAM Programs—Now Available
Arizona Science Center offers unique STEM-focused experiences for Girl Scouts of all levels! From full-day badge extravaganzas to evening twilight adventures and overnight sleepovers, each program is packed with science fun, badge-earning activities, and unforgettable memories
Inclusivity at Arizona Science Center
Our Girls in STEM program is open to anyone who identifies as female regardless of their assignment at birth. Our program is also open to those who identify as non-binary and, although the focus is on girls, all students are invited to attend regardless of gender identity.
Studies show that girls are more engaged in learning when the content presented is both tactile and closely tied to solving a real-world problem or challenge.
Change the Future of STEM
Involving young girls in STEM activities is crucial to boosting their confidence and expanding their experience in science, technology, engineering and math. To learn more about Girls in STEM, email girlsinstem@azscience.org or call 602.716.2000 ext. 241.