A Nonprofit Organization Founded By Members of Pine-Richland's Society of Women Engineers (SWENext)
Please Note - You may only register for a lesson at least 3 days in advance (i.e. the Wednesday before a Saturday lesson). Thank you for your cooperation!
Winter/Spring Session Lessons
The Jet Toy Project
Lesson #1 - Sponsored by the SAE Foundation
Help! You've been tasked by a company to create a new product: the Jet Toy. Can you build the fastest one?
Using their problem-solving skills, the girls will work through STEM kits generously donated by the SAE Foundation to design and model their own jets! This is an amazing opportunity to put their knowledge to the test.
February 7th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Mechanical Engineering
Lesson #2 of the Winter/Spring Session
Join us for a fun STEM the Gap lesson all about mechanical engineering! Together, we'll learn about the engineering design process, experiment with simple machines, and engineer our own creations to take home. You won't want to miss it!
February 21st - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Environmental Science
Lesson #3 of the Winter/Spring Session
Join us on March 7th for the third lesson of the Winter/Spring Session: Environmental Science! We'll learn what causes different weather patterns and seasons, how natural disasters affect our world, and much more.
March 7th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
The Science of Spring
Lesson #4 of the Winter/Spring Session
Lesson 4 of this session is all about the science of spring! What causes the flowers to bloom? Why do the birds come back from their long vacation down south? Together, we'll explore the changing seasons and find answers to all these questions -- and more!
**Please note that the date on the flyer is incorrect**
April 11th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Forensic Science
Lesson #5 of the Winter/Spring Session
We've all heard of the mastermind detectives behind crime scene investigation, but how do they get the job done? During the fifth lesson of the Winter/Spring Session, we'll discover the secret techniques investigators use and solve a case ourselves!
April 25th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Neuroscience
Lesson #6 of the Winter/Spring Session
Have you ever wondered how our brains work? How are you able to read this sentence right now? During the sixth lesson of the Winter/Spring lesson, we'll explore the science behind our brains and dive deep into the study of neuroscience!
**Please note that the date on the flyer is incorrect**
May 2nd - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Our Winter/Spring Session has begun! Don't wait to sign up.
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As a student-led nonprofit, STEM the Gap is powered by the generosity of supporters like you. Each of our hands-on lessons costs approximately $50 to run, and your donation—no matter the amount—makes a meaningful difference.
If your daughter has enjoyed participating in our sessions and you'd like to help us continue inspiring young girls in STEM, please consider making a contribution.
Thank you for your support—we're excited to grow this mission together and can't wait to see where STEM the Gap goes next!
Our sponsor, Dr. Kimberly Williams, teaching the girls about biomedical engineering
Over $1800 Raised!
Our Mission
STEM the Gap is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering young girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning and real-world problem solving.
Founded by members of the PRHS Society of Women Engineers, our mission is to bridge opportunity gaps in STEM by building confidence, sparking creativity, and inspiring a lifelong passion for innovation. We offer free Saturday STEM classes for girls in grades 3–5, designed to make learning exciting, approachable, and fun.
If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to hear from you!
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