The program provides free, high-quality, hands-on STEM experiences with reflective mentors, specifically targeting and empowering girls of color in Chicago's underserved communities.
Project Exploration's Sisters4Science - Cybersecurity program, in partnership with Tech Girlz, offers middle and high school girls hands-on, minds-on experiences in cybersecurity, coding, and robotics. The curriculum is designed to build interest and confidence in STEM fields, particularly for urban girls of color. Participants engage in activities that explore digital threats, ethical hacking, and network security. The program aims to equip girls with skills and experiences that enable them to pursue science and technology careers, fostering a STEM identity in a supportive environment. Students learn alongside real-life mentors and gain exposure to various STEM topics and potential career paths.
Through interactive sessions and challenges, girls learn to protect digital systems, understand how hackers think, and explore career pathways in cybersecurity. The program emphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking, allowing students to develop confidence in using technical tools and security concepts. Activities may include learning about cryptography, data science, and practical applications of coding and robotics. The program also focuses on leadership development through scientific exploration, encouraging girls to take ownership of their learning and become active members of the scientific community.
A typical day involves hands-on activities and interactive sessions where girls learn about cybersecurity, coding, and robotics, often working with mentors and exploring real-world applications of STEM.
This program is best for middle and high school girls, especially urban girls of color, who are curious about technology, security, or problem-solving and want to build interest and confidence in STEM.
Multiple Locations (Bethel New Life Campus, Leland Campus, Frederick Douglass Academy High School Campus)
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