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STEM Trailblazers Explore Innovation Across Washington, DC

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:02:12 GMT

Exploring innovation, inspiration, and STEM careers across Washington, DC.

The streets of Washington, DC became a living STEM classroom for those who participated in STEM for Her's STEM Trailblazers Day spent the day exploring the people, places, and ideas shaping our future.

The adventure began at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream , where students learned about remarkable innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers whose determination and creativity transformed industries and communities. Through interactive exhibits, they discovered that success in STEM isn't just about technical skills—it's also about perseverance, leadership, collaboration, and the courage to pursue big ideas.

After a picnic lunch at the Albert Einstein Memorial , we reflected on the morning's experiences while enjoying one of Washington's iconic landmarks. The setting provided a fitting reminder that even the world's greatest scientific minds began with curiosity and a willingness to ask questions.

The afternoon concluded at the National STEM Festival , where we explored cutting-edge projects created by young innovators from across the country. From engineering and robotics to environmental science and healthcare innovations, the exhibits demonstrated that today's students are already developing solutions to tomorrow's biggest challenges.

Throughout the day, we connected classroom learning with real-world careers, met inspiring role models, and experienced firsthand the many pathways available in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. More importantly, we saw that innovation is driven by people from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference.

Experiences like STEM Trailblazers Day are at the heart of STEM for Her 's mission—to help girls and young women envision themselves as future scientists, engineers, technologists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs. By providing meaningful, hands-on opportunities to explore STEM in action, we help build confidence, discover new interests, and imagine futures they may never have considered.

A special thank you to our volunteers including , and everyone who helped make this unforgettable day possible. Together, we're inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders—one adventure at a time.

Congratulations to Our 2026 STEM Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:48:11 GMT

At STEM for Her , we believe talent is everywhere—but opportunity is not. Each year, our scholarship program helps remove financial barriers so that promising young women can pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

We are proud to congratulate our 2026 STEM for Her Scholarship Recipients !

These remarkable students have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, resilience, and a genuine passion for making a difference through STEM. They represent the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, researchers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and technology leaders who will help shape our future.

This year, STEM for Her is honored to award scholarships to 47 outstanding students , including both new recipients and returning scholars. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, corporate partners, and community supporters, these scholarships help students focus on what matters most—earning their degrees and preparing for meaningful careers in STEM.

Our scholarship recipients come from diverse backgrounds and institutions, but they all share a common commitment to curiosity, perseverance, and using their talents to improve the world around them. Whether they're designing new technologies, advancing medical research, protecting our environment, or inspiring future generations, we know they will make a lasting impact.

To our 2026 scholars: Congratulations! Your hard work, determination, and passion have earned this recognition, and we can't wait to see where your STEM journey takes you.

To everyone who supports STEM for Her , thank you for investing in these exceptional students. Your generosity is opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping build a stronger, more innovative future.

Together, we are empowering the next generation of STEM leaders—one scholar at a time.

Congratulations to the STEM for Her Class of 2026!

Exploring Futures in Healthcare: STEM for Her Healthcare Career Fairs Inspire the Next Generation

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:07:59 GMT

What does it really mean to work in healthcare? For many students, the answer goes far beyond becoming a doctor or nurse.

This spring, STEM for Her welcomed high school students to our Healthcare Career Fairs , where they met professionals representing a wide range of careers across the healthcare industry. Through hands-on activities, conversations with experts, and interactive exhibits, students discovered the many ways STEM is transforming healthcare—and the countless opportunities available to them.

From physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to biomedical researchers, pharmacists, medical technologists, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, and engineers, students explored careers they may have never considered before.

Throughout the event, professionals shared their personal career journeys, answered questions about education and training, and offered valuable advice about pursuing careers in healthcare. Students also learned how teamwork, technology, innovation, and compassion come together to improve lives every day.

For many participants, it was their first opportunity to speak directly with women working in STEM and healthcare fields. Seeing successful professionals who shared their experiences—and often their own challenges and triumphs—helped students envision themselves following similar paths.

At STEM for Her , we know that exposure changes possibilities. When students can connect classroom learning with real careers and meet professionals who encourage their ambitions, they begin to see new futures for themselves.

We are deeply grateful to the healthcare organizations, volunteers, and industry partners who generously shared their time, expertise, and passion. Their willingness to mentor and inspire students is helping build the next generation of healthcare innovators.

As the demand for STEM talent continues to grow, experiences like our Healthcare Career Fairs play an important role in preparing students to explore careers that improve communities and change lives.

Together, we are helping girls discover that the future of healthcare needs their ideas, their leadership, and their innovation.

Inside Our Day of STEM Healthcare Challenge

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:29:21 GMT

Healthcare is about so much more than doctors and nurses. It is a world of innovation, technology, research, engineering, data science, and compassionate problem-solving. At the STEM for Her Day of STEM Healthcare Challenge , students discovered just how many exciting opportunities exist within the healthcare field.

Thanks to the generous support of Inova , dozens of high school students from across the region participated in an immersive day designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in pursuing healthcare careers.

Throughout the event, students rotated through engaging, hands-on challenge stations led by Inova healthcare professionals. They explored careers in biomedical engineering, histology, sterile processing, and respiratory care while participating in interactive activities that demonstrated how each discipline contributes to patient care. Along the way, students tested their skills, worked collaboratively with their peers, and gained firsthand insight into the diverse career opportunities available in the health sciences.

One of the most valuable aspects of the day was the opportunity for students to connect directly with professionals working across the healthcare industry. Through candid conversations and mentorship, students heard firsthand about career journeys, challenges overcome, and the importance of diverse perspectives in improving patient outcomes and advancing innovation.

The event also featured a Healthcare Career Fair, where students met representatives from a variety of healthcare disciplines and organizations. These conversations helped students better understand the breadth of opportunities available and encouraged them to envision themselves making an impact in the future of healthcare.

At STEM for Her , we believe that exposure leads to opportunity. By providing authentic experiences and meaningful connections with professionals, we help students see that a future in STEM is both achievable and rewarding.

We are deeply grateful to Inova for investing in the next generation of healthcare innovators. Their partnership makes it possible to provide transformative experiences that inspire young women to explore careers where they can improve lives, solve complex problems, and shape the future of healthcare.

Together, we are helping students discover that the future of healthcare needs their ideas, their talents, and their leadership.

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Whether you're a healthcare organization, STEM employer, or community partner, you can help inspire the next generation of innovators. Together, we can create hands-on experiences that empower girls and young women to pursue meaningful careers in STEM.

2026 Woman of the Year Announced - Mile Corrigan

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:58:32 GMT

Honoring excellence, innovation, and leadership in STEM.

At STEM for Her , we believe in the power of visibility—because when girls see women leading in STEM, they begin to see what’s possible for themselves.

That’s why we are proud to announce Mile Corrigan, CEO of Noblis, as our 2026 Woman of the Year.

Mile is a visionary leader in science and technology, guiding one of the nation’s leading nonprofit science and technology organizations. Her career reflects not only deep expertise, but a commitment to using innovation to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Through her leadership, she has helped drive advancements that make a meaningful impact across government, industry, and society.

But what makes Mile especially aligned with STEM for Her is not just what she has achieved—it’s how she leads.

She is a champion for developing talent, a believer in the importance of mentorship, and a role model for young women navigating their own paths in STEM. She understands that success isn’t just about technical skill—it’s about confidence, opportunity, and access.

These are the very barriers STEM for Her is working every day to break down.

Each year, our Woman of the Year recognition honors a leader who embodies the mission of STEM for Her : expanding opportunities, elevating voices, and inspiring the next generation. Mile represents all of that and more.

Her story is one that our students need to see.

At a time when too many girls still don’t pursue STEM careers—not because they lack ability, but because they lack exposure—leaders like Mile help close that gap. She shows what it looks like to lead at the highest levels while bringing others along.

We are honored to celebrate Mile at STEM for Her’s Elevate Her Gala on April 23, 2026, where we will bring together supporters, partners, and students for an inspiring evening that not only recognizes her leadership, but also fuels the future of our work.

Through programs that engage, inspire, and connect girls to real-world STEM experiences, STEM for Her is building a future where every girl has the opportunity to explore and pursue her potential.

And with leaders like Mile Corrigan lighting the way, that future feels closer than ever.

Join us in celebrating Mile and investing in the next generation of women in STEM.

A Look Back: Highlights from STEM for Her Day 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:23:27 GMT

On November 21, 2025, more than 500 high school girls gathered at the University of Maryland for STEM for Her Day 2025—a day dedicated to inspiring the next generation of women in STEM. Guided by this year's theme, Dream. Discover. Do. , students explored exciting career possibilities, connected with women leaders, and discovered that they belong in STEM.

Throughout the day, participants chose from 20 interactive sessions presented by more than 40 STEM professionals representing a wide range of industries. From artificial intelligence and genomics to mathematics, space exploration, construction management, and energy, each session gave students the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities while hearing firsthand from women making an impact in their fields. Girls coded, designed, experimented, solved problems, and asked thoughtful questions—all while building confidence in their own abilities.

Beyond the classroom sessions, students visited 15+ partner exhibits , where companies, universities, and organizations shared emerging technologies, career pathways, and interactive demonstrations. These conversations helped students see the many exciting opportunities available in STEM and provided valuable connections with professionals eager to encourage their journeys.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, volunteers, speakers, and partners. Their time, expertise, and commitment created an unforgettable experience that empowered hundreds of girls to dream bigger and see themselves as future innovators, engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and technology leaders.

To every student who joined us: thank you for bringing your curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm. You are the reason we do this work, and we can't wait to see where your dreams lead you.

Together, we'll continue to Dream. Discover. Do.