YW Geek Girls Club - YWCA of the City of New York

About the YWCA of the City of New York
Founded in 1856 YWCA is dedicated to eliminating
racism, empowering women and promoting peace,
justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YW Geek Girls Club©
2014-2015 Registration Form
What is the YW Geek Girls Club©?
Club©
YW Geek Girls
engages high school girls aged 14-18 years old in developmentally appropriate
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) exploration. The approach utilizes real world
problem-solving to engage girls in STEM; including hands-on activities, persistence strategies, community
building, exposure to STEM settings, and access to women mentors. Girls collaborate to solve real-world
problem sets utilizing various STEM disciplines throughout the course. Girls also identify and build
resiliency strategies to counter negative stereotypes and foster confidence in their STEM identity. In
addition to completing their projects, girls will visit technology and science hubs, urban infrastructure
centers, and science labs at universities, including the MIT’s Media Lab.
Geek Girls:
Are passionate about STEM
Believe that STEM can solve real-world problems
Girls Initiatives
The YWCA of the City of New York’s girls programs will convene girls from across the city representing a
wide spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds in a multicultural and multiracial coalition to learn
leadership skills, advance academic aspirations and challenge social perceptions about girls. Through a
variety of instructional, experiential and interpersonal experiences, participants will emerge informed,
inspired and activated to advance understanding, dialogue and social action on vital issues facing girls in
our city .
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
[email protected]
Web: www.ywcanyc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywcanyc
Twitter: @YWCANYC
Instagram: @YWCANYC
YW Geek Girls Club©
2014-2015 Registration Form
“Of 100 female bachelor students, 12
graduate with a STEM major, but only
3 continue to work in STEM fields 10 years
after graduation.”
- Anthony Carnevale, Nicole Smith, and Michelle Melton;
http://cew.georgetown.edu/stem/
Dear Potential Geek Girls,
The YWCA of the City of New York is excited to launch our girls programming this year with
amazing opportunities for girls in New York – including the YW Geek Girls Club©. The program is
designed to engage diverse groups of girls to bring communities together across the city to
empower girls and women.
Our YW Geek Girls Club© will give self-identified high school girls a challenging STEM
experience, regardless of their prior experience in the field. You will be able to come together
and learn from the best about STEM, in a gender specific environment that will make the work
relatable to their world. The exposure to professionals in the field will enhance the experience
and will make the link between school and career more visible.
We hope that the YW Geek Girls Club© sparks your interest in the STEM fields! I look forward to
seeing all geek girls join us!
Best,
Dr. Danielle Moss Lee
Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of the City of New York
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
[email protected]
Web: www.ywcanyc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywcanyc
Twitter: @YWCANYC
Instagram: @YWCANYC
YW Geek Girls Club©
2014-2015 Registration Form
Geek Girls will:
• Have access to dynamic facilitators
• Be exposed to an innovative approach to thinking and developing their STEM skills
and identities
• Make connections between their lives and how STEM can impact their world
• Take trips to technology hubs, labs, and more!
• Become part of the YWCA National and Global network
• Develop a network of girls and women leaders in the STEM fields
Qualifications and Eligibility
Girls must:
• Be a high school self-identified girl
• Have an interest in STEM
• Be willing to commit to the program
• Be open to learning and engaging with a diverse group of NYC girls
Please note that we strive to engage girls across skill level and experience.
Time commitment
The program will meet afterschool from 4:30-6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October
21, 2014 – May 28, 2015. Girls will also be required to attend two weekend activities
throughout the year.
There will be opportunities for girls to engage in other voluntary programming opportunities at
their discretion. Opportunities include:
• STEM Meet ups
• Panel discussions
• Youth dialogues
• Additional training
• Networking with a variety of STEM women leaders
• Internship opportunities
Registration Forms are due October 3, 2014
Limited Space available
Notifications will be sent out on October 10, 2014
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
[email protected]
Web: www.ywcanyc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ywcanyc
Twitter: @YWCANYC
Instagram: @YWCANYC
About the YWCA of the City of New York
Founded in 1856 YWCA is dedicated to eliminating
racism, empowering women and promoting peace,
justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YW Geek Girls Club©
2014-2015 Registration Form
To be eligible for the program, please complete the attached form and submit it via:
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail:
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
• Fax: (917) 369 – 9096
To submit the interest form -
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
(917) 369 – 9096
Mail:
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
YW Geek Girls Club©
2014-2015 Registration Form
Registration form
Name:
Date of Birth:
Phone number:
Email Address:
Address:
What is the best way to reach you: (check all that apply)
 Phone
 Email
 Text
 Other:
School:
Graduation Year:
Grade: (please check one)
 9th
 10th
 11th
 12th
Please list all after school programs and/or community based organizations you are a member (if
applicable):
Please list all science, technology, engineering, and math classes that you are currently enrolled
in or have taken throughout your high school career:
Short answer:
1. Please explain your interest in the program and how the program will benefit you.
To submit the interest form -
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
(917) 369 – 9096
Mail:
YWCA of the City of New York, FRC
500 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019