STEM Sisters is a training opportunity for high school and undergraduate students who are interested in science.
IN-DEPTH SCIENTIFIC TRAINING
What is science? How does it work? We start with student-generated ideas and walk through the scientific process to test those ideas. From formulating hypotheses and designing experiments to data analysis and presentation of results, our journey is focused on the joy of discovery and the thrill of learning truths about the world we live in.
LABORATORY AND FIELD RESEARCH
We provide hand's on, in-depth training in multiple laboratory and field techniques. Students work together in small groups to practice activities such as precise pipetting (using multiple kinds of pipettes), collecting ecological data, collecting, purifying, and quantifying microbial growth, and careful data collection techniques.
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UNIVERSITY-LEVEL LEARNING
We start with building the core knowledge in several different biological disciplines. By offering university-style lectures, supplemented in active learning activities, we take a deep dive into the fundamentals of microbiology, immunology, thermal ecology, and more. Lectures are designed to be engaging, intellectually challenging, and lots of fun!
CONCISE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION
Communication is key! After collecting and analyzing data, we help students frame their findings within the larger context of the scientific literature. We work together to create a structure for effective communication of their work such that they have the confidence to speak to diverse audiences, including scientists, other students, and the general public.
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"The best part was having the freedom to come up with my own ideas and conduct my own experiments."
"My overall career/life goals have changed! I wanted to be a doctor and did not know what research was. Now I am really interested in research and can see myself doing something in this field."
"I feel like I am part of the community that the lab provided."
Meet the STEM SIsters
The STEM Sisters program integrates multiple aspects of the research process, step-by-step guidance through the scientific method, and creates a lasting mentoring network to benefit young women pursuing higher education in STEM fields.
A PEEK INSIDE OUR PROGRAM