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Girlstart

Girlstart is a non-profit organization founded in Austin, Texas in 1997 to empower girls in math, science, engineering and technology. Girlstart provides hands-on learning in math, science, technology and engineering concepts to a diverse group of girls and their parents. Girlstart has served over 10,000 girls and families with after-school clubs, free Saturday camps, science nights, family math nights, summer camps and more.

Girlstart has an enviable record as a best-case practices leader in empowering, educating, and motivating girls to enjoy and become more proficient in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Consistently close to 90% of participants report that Girlstart made them feel more confident in STEM subjects and courses and made them more interested in pursuing a STEM-related career. Girlstart’s unique programming includes nationally-recognized Saturday camps, summer camps, and after-school programs, where girls become engaged in hands-on STEM activities and meet female role models working in STEM careers.