Curiosity Academy
An after school club for middle school girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Now Accepting Applications for the 2017-2018 Program!!!!
Applications will be accepted through October 10th
OUR MISSION
To empower the next generation of female innovators, scientists, and leaders
What is Curiosity Academy?
Curiosity Academy is an after school club for middle school girls interested in learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). At Curiosity Academy, you meet on Mondays from 4-6pm to problem solve, complete exciting and fun interactive activities, and learn about how scientists collaborate. The activities build on one another in order to meet one all- encompassing goal by the end of the 30-week program. Activities range from rocketry and catapults, to synthesizing chemicals and identifying wildlife. In addition, you will meet numerous professionals to learn more about what their careers are like.
Curiosity Academy is a collaborative effort and community program. Designed by directors from the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University, and Longway Planetarium, the program offers a diverse set of opportunities, resources, and backgrounds to enhance your experience in the program.
Activities and Benefits
Take part in a variety of hands-on workshops.
Interact with STEM professionals and explore what careers most interests you.
Experience campus life at the University of Michigan-Flint and Kettering University in a safe environment.
Make lasting friendships as you meet girls with similar interests from around Genesee County.
Explore STEM in a relaxed and fun environment without the pressure of grades or standardized tests.
ACS data on undergraduate fields of study indicates that only about 25% of employed STEM degree holders are women.2 Evidence exists that suggests that this is due to negative stereotypes having a negative effect on women’s interest and performance in academic subjects necessary to be successful in STEM fields.1 Why is Curiosity Academy focused on STEM? The American Chemical Society states that only about 25% employed people with STEM degrees are girls.1 Evidence suggests that this is due to negative stereotypes that make girls feel negatively about their interests and performance in STEM academic subjects.2 Curiosity Academy breaks those barriers and stereotypes as we show you that STEM fields are an obtainable goal.
1. Beede, David, Tiffany Julian, David Langdon, George McKittrick, Beethika Khan, and Mark
Doms. U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administrations.
www.esa.doc.gov. Women in STEM. “A Gender Gap to Innovation.” 2009.
2. Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, and National Academy of Engineering.
Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and
Engineering. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2007.