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Eureka!

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programming for girls and gender expansive youth in 8th-12th grade.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
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The Girls Inc. Eureka! program is an intensive, five-year STEM based program that builds girls’ confidence and skills through hands-on opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Utilizing a “whole girl” approach, the program also incorporates sports and physical fitness, personal development, and college and career readiness. Serving girls from across the Denver-Metro area, Eureka! broadens girls’ future academic and career interests, encourages enrollment in advanced math and science courses, promotes positive risk-taking, and assists girls in developing networks of peers and mentors to support their future endeavors.

*Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is committed to providing the comprehensive Girls Inc. experience to young people who feel safe in a pro-girl and girl-centered environment. GIMD programming is intended for youth whose genders and gender identities have been historically marginalized. This includes youth who identify as girls (regardless of their assigned sex at birth) or gender-expansive (non-binary, gender non-conforming, and/or exploring their gender identity or expression).

During Eureka!, youth gain first-hand knowledge through a variety of exciting and compelling activities that explore the cutting edge world of STEM through experiences in a college campus environment. With complementary activities in healthy living, social justice and financial literacy, Eureka’s approach fosters educational, professional and personal development. Over the course of the Eureka! Program, participants will:

  • Participate in two 4-week summer programs on a college campus (after 7th and 8th grade)
  • Complete two paid summer internships (after 9th and 10th grade)
  • Have the opportunity to go on an abroad experience after 11th grade
  • Engage in monthly engagement activities during the school year
  • Be eligible to apply for college scholarships through Girls Inc. of Metro Denver and the national Girls Inc. organization.

Resources:

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Eurekans get immersed in understanding how our world is built by STEM, from building cities to developing future technologies, in this 4-week intensive program that takes place at Metro State University on the Auraria Campus.

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Monthly classes during the school year expose Eurekans to different STEM fields through hands-on, minds-on activities. Additionally, occasional field trips, 1-day workshops, and dive-deep bootcamps provide Eurekans deeper connections to STEM.

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Prepare for life in a professional setting through monthly classes with topics like job searching, interview skills, and advocating for yourself in the workplace. Then, work alongside women STEM professionals and explore potential career options during paid externships over two summers.

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One of the primary goals of Eureka! Is to get participants into higher education. Navigate the college application, financial aid, and scholarship processes through a series of monthly classes and workshops. An intensive college mentorship program is also available.

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Eurekans develop and use their leadership skills during their final year in the program by acting as program assistants, getting their own STEM-based job, or designing a community-based project that leverages their STEM knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Applications are Currently Open for Current 7th Graders

To apply, girls and families must submit an application and participate in an interview. Applications are open for current seventh  graders. Note: Programs require nominal fees. Fees are based on a sliding scale – no girl is ever turned away because of inability to pay.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

If you have any  questions related to the Eureka! application, please contact:
Eureka Program
eureka@gidenver.org

For overall STEM Programs inquiries, please contact:
Eric Raya Steinbess
Manager of STEM & Career Readiness Programs
303-893-4363 ext 115
erayasteinbeiss@gidenver.org