Girls STEAM Institute

03/16/2026

Girls STEAM Institute is in the process of developing a new certification program designed for young women to become STEAM entrepreneurs, steeped in immersive technology and trained in supply chain design as future suppliers in the global supply chains. If you want to know more or become one of our advisors, please contact Diane McClelland at diane@girlsteaminstitute,org. Potential launch, Fall of 2027.

Let's make it happen! Our Next Gen STEAM entrepreneurs are key
to global collaborative innovation. March is Women's History Month! Let's ignite the spark of creativity, leadership, resilience, and insight. All necessary ingredients for global collaborative innovation. Come join us! Be part of creating a new ecosystem for young women STEAM entrepreneurs who will include young men STEAM entrepreneurs as part of their global team of innovators.

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12/03/2025

Thank you to all who gave to Girls STEAM Institute for Giving Tuesday. We so appreciate every donation, but it isn't enough. Girls STEAM Institute needs your help.

This year has hit us hard. Due to major funding losses, we’ve had to cut back on life-changing programs that empower youth, young women, and underrepresented communities to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Our DEI and leadership programs—designed to spark confidence, innovation, and lifelong curiosity—are at risk of disappearing when they’re needed most.

Every dollar helps us keep these opportunities alive. With your support, Girls STEAM Institute can continue mentoring young innovators, providing research experiences, and leading the next generation of changemakers.

If you believe that every girl deserves the chance to lead, dream, and create, please donate today. Your gift keeps the doors open for future leaders.

Empower the next generation of STEAM with us. Join in building future leaders by donating or volunteering today!

12/02/2025

Girls STEAM Institute operates on a lean, dynamic budget, making every dollar count. Yet, the demand for our programs is growing faster than ever, and financial support is critical to keep our momentum alive. Your donation helps us keep the lights on, deliver transformative workshops, and ensure talented young women are never left behind due to lack of resources.

What have we accomplished together?

- Expanded the GSI Global Business Challenge to 2 unique, powerful educational sessions:
-- GSI Global Team Business Challenge for young women aged 13-26
-- GSI Parent, Teacher, Mentor Business Challenge for supportive adults
- Launched and delivered the Learn to Discern program with Educators in VR and IREX, teaching critical media literacy and digital discernment to a global youth audience
- Pivoted to fully virtual workshops and Business Challenge events during the COVID pandemic, reaching more girls from more countries than ever before
- Developed innovative STEAM programs using XR, VR, and AI, helping youth build the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce
- Supported hundreds of young women as they discover their passions, find their voices, and pursue impactful careers in STEAM

Now is the time to give. Help us keep the lights on for the dreams of these girls.

https://girlsteaminstitute.org/give/

12/01/2025

Congrats to the winners of the 2025 Girls STEAM Institute Global Business Challenge in October. Over 2 dozen young women competed in teams to develop an online and immersive experience to solve the United Nations Sustainable Goals for mental health.

The winning teams were the Steminists representing the United States with their app "Anchor" developed to "master your mind with power over panic" and Code Dune from Namibia with their app called "Here4U" developed as an anonymous mental health app to create a community support network.

Thanks to add who participated, especially the volunteers, mentors, parents, and our event producer and coordinator, Educators in VR.

The 2025 Girls STEAM Institute Global Business Challenge was held in ENGAGE XR October 4-6, 2025. The four teams of young women from around the world presented solutions on mental health in the startup-weekend-meets-hackathon special event as part of GSI’s participation in the United Nations Susta...

12/01/2025

Help make dreams come true. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your support means more than ever. Girls STEAM Institute (GSI) has weathered the storm of global uncertainty with courage, creativity, and relentless passion. Despite difficult times and an atmosphere of increasing anti-diversity, GSI continues to empower young women from around the world to become the next generation of leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Take a moment to remember who helped mentor you on your way to success, and give to ensure we continue to mentor the future leaders of industry. Thank you.

https://girlsteaminstitute.org/give-on-giving-tuesday/

09/14/2025

Your guidance matters. Since 2014, Girls STEAM Institute has empowered hundreds of young women to become STEAM leaders. Alumni have gone to MIT, worked at NASA, become YOUNGA Ambassadors, and launched their own businesses. Learn effective mentoring strategies at our October 3-5 Parent/Teacher/Mentor Track.

09/14/2025

Why mental health matters in STEAM: 85% of Gen Z cite mental health as a critical concern. This October 4-5,2025, young innovators aged 13-26 develop tech solutions for mental health challenges during the Girls STEAM Institute Global Business Challenge. As mentors and educators, learn how to guide the next generation of changemakers.

03/03/2025

05/21/2024

CALLING ALL GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN 12-26

Ready to make a difference by developing a solution for mental health as part of an international girls' virtual reality business team?

We organize the teams of 3-5 girls who work together to form a mental health solution using technology. You will have mentors and business tools to help you frame your plan and then present your tean plan to a panel of judges for recognition and awards.

Complete the application below by February 10th. We will provide fun training in virtual reality using the ENGAGEXR platform for the Open House on February 20th and help you prepare for the TEAM Competition on February 22-23. No headset is required. Free admission and free training.

Apply here by February 10th:
https://surveymonkey.com/r/GSI2025

06/01/2023

Congratulations to the Team winners of the 2023 Girls VR Team Business Challenge May 20-21, 2023.

2023 Best Innovation Idea- STEAM Engines
2023 Best Social Impact- Africa Power Girls

01/10/2023

This is the Year of the Woman- Let's use our inspiration to touch lives of our young women to expand their dreams to realize collaborative innovation and create solutions for our society world-wide!