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Women in STEM Program

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From a young age, girls are less likely to be encouraged to pursue a career in STEM related fields. BBBS wants to change that. 

​We believe that matching girls with females who are currently working in STEM related careers will help those girls see that a similar career is a possibility for their own futures. Watch this video of the 2019 Big Sister of the Year to learn more about how she impacted her Little Sister’s life. 

​BBBS is seeking female volunteers in STEM based professions to be part of our STEM Mentoring Program. At BBBS we believe in the power of mentoring for all children, no matter what their circumstances. In our STEM Mentoring Program, girls 6-14 (Little Sisters) are matched with volunteers (Big Sisters) who are in STEM based professions. As a Match they will spend time doing things they both enjoy, including STEM activities. 

We would love the opportunity to come and talk about this program with your team. If that is something you would be interested in helping us schedule, please contact Julie Bayard at (208) 377-2552 or email jbayard@bbbsidaho.org. 

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Micro-learning Series has begun

We are proud to announce that we have begun STEM Micro Learning Video Series! Check out our introduction to the series below. Click on the buttons under the video to be directed to the answer to your question! 

Have a suggestion for a topic? Email Julie at jbayard@bbbsidaho.org. 
View the entire playlist on youtube

How to gauge your little's interest
What to do if your experiment fails

home activities (more of these are in your packet)

Be a botanist
Cloud Identification
Extract DNA from Spinach
Bend water with static electricity
Design Your Spacecraft
Rainbow Celery
bridge construction
Egg In A Bottle

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Do you know someone who is ready to be a STEM Big Sister? Download our official nomination certificate and let them know.  We can't wait to meet them!
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