A Nonprofit Organization Founded By Members of Pine-Richland's Society of Women Engineers (SWENext)
Registration for the Summer Session 2026 has officially begun!
Summer Session Lessons
Chemistry
Lesson #1 of the Summer Session
Have you ever wondered what makes up all the objects around us? What happens when different chemicals are mixed together? In this thrilling STEM the Gap lesson, we'll explore the world of chemistry as we delve deep into atomic structures and how molecules bond. Then, we'll experiment ourselves as we customize our own slime and write secrets in invisible ink...
May 30th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Mechanical Engineering
Lesson #2 of the Summer Session
In this lesson of STEM the Gap, we'll learn about the engineering design process behind the machines and devices you use in your everyday life. Then, we'll experiment with simple machines and engineering our own creations to take home!
June 13th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Architecture
Lesson #3 of the Summer Session
Hey there! Our STEM masterminds are hard at work concocting a thrilling lesson for this summer. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for this lesson, and we'll notify you when the topic is released.
June 27th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Lesson TBD
Lesson #4 of the Summer Session
Hey there! Our STEM masterminds are hard at work concocting a thrilling lesson for this summer. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for this lesson, and we'll notify you when the topic is released.
July 11th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Lesson TBD
Lesson #5 of the Summer Session
Hey there! Our STEM masterminds are hard at work concocting a thrilling lesson for this summer. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for this lesson, and we'll notify you when the topic is released.
July 25th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - LOCATION TBD
Lesson TBD
Lesson #6 of the Summer Session
Hey there! Our STEM masterminds are hard at work concocting a thrilling lesson for this summer. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for this lesson, and we'll notify you when the topic is released.
August 8th - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Lesson TBD
Lesson #7 of the Summer Session
Hey there! Our STEM masterminds are hard at work concocting a thrilling lesson for this summer. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for this lesson, and we'll notify you when the topic is released.
August 22nd - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - The STEAM Studio (Warrendale, PA)
Don't wait to sign up for the Summer Session!
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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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