STEM Sisters
The North Museum’s STEM Sisters program inspires, empowers, and ignites young women’s passions for careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
The STEM Sisters program offers young girls in grades 6-12 an opportunity to meet professional women in STEM careers through engaging programs, hands-on activities, and a variety of site visits. The program’s ongoing events encourage and empower young women to explore career options, college prospects, and vocational education across a spectrum of STEM fields.
All STEM Sisters events are provided at no cost.
STEM SISTERS “SHARK TANK” 
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May 31 from 6–9pm
This meeting’s theme will be INNOVATION.
According to the World Economic Forums’ latest Global Gender Gap Report, women remain “significantly underrepresented” in STEM occupations.* Only 17% of inventors holding international patents were women in 2022, while 83% were men, the United Nations finds. While more women are being named in scientific patents, men are still well ahead. Perhaps not for long.
In this meeting we will talk to a guest innovator and guest STEM professional about how to articulate your invention idea with mission, vision, and business plan, ala “Shark Tank.” The ABC show that invites budding entrepreneurs to present their concepts to a panel of ready investors.
*As of March 2024.
STEM Sisters events are free and open to the public. All girls in grades 6–12 are invited to sign up for the program and then register to join this event! We’ll see you there!
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Sponsor STEM Sisters
Sparking girls’ interest in STEM topics is essential to the future of our community, our nation, and our planet. Through your sponsorship, and by supporting our future STEM leaders, the future is brighter for all of us.
Become a Mentor
Are you a woman who works (or has worked, or is studying to work) in a STEM field? If you would like to help inspire local girls to pursue STEM careers, become a STEM Sisters Mentor!
If you have questions, or would like to register by phone or email, please call us at 717-358-3941 or by email us at stemsisters@northmuseum.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
The STEM Sisters program runs throughout the year and you can join at any time!
Register to be a STEM Sister and you will receive email invites to every event.
Each STEM Sisters event lasts between 2-3 hours. On the average, we host 2 events per month. However, you are not obligated or required to attend all of them.
Don’t worry. The STEM Sisters Mentorship Program understands that you have work and family obligations, so we make it flexible for you to mentor by offering various event opportunities. Contact stemsisters@northmuseum.org for more information.
STEM Sisters is currently open to girls in grades 6-12. However, we are currently addressing the growing need for a STEM program for younger girls so please sign up for North Museum’s newsletter so you don’t miss those special announcements.