It`s A Girls World! - Girls Inc. Memphis

Girls Inc. Operation SMART®
Girls Inc. Operation SMART® develops girls’ enthusiasm
for and skills in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM).
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Through hands-on activities, (Girls at Play, Fly girls, Girls Rocket, Girls
Can Be Anything etc..) girls of all ages (6 -18) can explore, ask questions,
persist, and solve problems. By interacting with women and men pursuing
STEM careers, girls come to view these careers as exciting and realistic
options for themselves. Girls Inc. Operation SMART® is an approach that
each organization can apply to its own programming.
Girls Incorporated® of Memphis
Girls Dig It
Girls ages 12 to 14 build their analytical and interpretive
skills while they work alongside archaeologists, making
exciting discoveries that unveil the past and present of their
communities and their culture.
Thinking SMART
This program links girls ages 12 to 14 with
professionals (particularly women) in the STEM fields.
These “SMART Partners” help plan and deliver the
program, encouraging girls to think like scientists by
thinking with scientists. Thinking SMART introduces
girls to interesting science, math, and technology
careers and pairs them with accomplished women in
these industries.
The program engages girls in team projects within
four areas: Material Girls (structural engineering/
architecture), Eco Girls (ecology/environmental
engineering), Space Girls (space/physics), and Net
Girls (computer science).
Special Events
SCIENCE EXPO
2670 Union Ext. Suite 606
Memphis, Tennessee 38112
901-523-0217
Alexis Griggs
Community Wide
Coordinator
901-326-2198
Rondalyn Martin
Eureka! Coordinator
901-334-6929
School Year Calendar 2013-2014
For Eureka Girls Only
Freshman Members
October 19, 2013
“Fly Girl”
TN Tech Aviation, 3435 Tchulahoma Rd.
All Day Activity
November 23, 2013
“CSI” Forensic
Southwest Community College (Union Campus)
10:00am-1:00pm
Girls are interested in STEM fields and aspire
to STEM careers the study shows, but need
more exposure and adult support to carry
this interest into the future. Explore and
experience the exciting world of science,
engineering, technology and mathematics
with Girls Inc. of Memphis! We share several
components of STEM!
Eureka! Program
Eureka!®: The purpose of the
initiative is to provide opportunity beginning with rising 8th
graders, this multi-year effort
combines sports and personal
development activities with an
intensive experience on a college
campus for four weeks, follows
up with educational and experiential opportunities during the
school year, and looks to provide paid internships focused on
math, science, and technology
for the participants.
During the school year, participants will meet monthly for
STEM related activities and
field trips to help sustain the
impact of continuity and help
creates a sense of community
among the participants. In addition, the overall make up of
this program is imbued with
a spirit that encourages girls
to take calculated risks, accept
challenges, and to support each
other.
Programming Focus:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
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December 14, 2013
“Edible Car”
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10:00am-1:00pm
January 25, 2014
“Super Hooper Day”
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10:00am-1:00pm
February 22, 2014
“STEM Workshop”
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10:00am-1:00pm
March 5, 2014
“STEM Workshop”
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10:00am-1:00pm
April 12, 2014
Andrew Bicycle Class
2670 Union Ave. Ext. (First Floor Conf. Room)
10:00am-1:00pm
May 17, 2014
Croshayme Class
2670 Union Ave. Ext. (First Floor Conf. Room)
10:00am-1:00pm
May 24, 2014
Skating Party
Skate Odyssey, 7417 Hacks Cross Road
Noon - 4:00pm
Sophomore Members
September 14, 2013
“Helping Hands”
Baptist College of Health Sciences
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October 19, 2013
“Money Talk” - Finance/Banking Career
2670 Union Avenue Ext., First Floor Conf. Room
10:00am-1:00pm
November 9, 2013
“STEM Workshop”
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November 16, 2013
“Giving Back” - Non-Profit Career
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January 18, 2014
“Creative Design” - Marketing/IT Careers
2670 Union Avenue Ext., First Floor Conf. Room
10:00am-1:00pm
February 2014
Artistic Career/Orientation of Nature Solutions Tour
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March 10, 2014
“Nature Solutions” - Arkansas Tour
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March 11, 2014
“Who’s Watching” - Media Tour/ WREG
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March 13, 2014
“Who’s Watching” - Media Tour/ WREG
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March 15, 2014
State Dept Careers
2670 Union Avenue Ext, First Floor Conf. Room
10:00am-1:00pm
April 5, 2014
“Old Paper, New Paper”
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April 19, 2014
Health Careers
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May 18, 2013
LINKS Event / TBA