Full STEAM Forward

Full STEAM Forward is committed to advancing equity in education by providing free, high-quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) enrichment programs for girls from underserved communities. We aim to ignite a lasting passion for the sciences through multi-year, hands-on experiences that build knowledge, cultivate creative problem-solving skills, boost self-confidence, and connect girls with inspiring role models in STEM fields. By nurturing interest and enthusiasm for STEAM, we aspire to influence academic achievement, guide career paths, and drive meaningful diversity and representation in our future STEM workforce.

Since 2020, we've been working to increase access to impactful afterschool programs for girls living in NYC, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. In 2024, we served over 230 girls through our in-person and online classes.

Our innovative program includes:

• Three years of free, high-quality afterschool STEAM programming,
• Weekly 1.5 hour classes delivered in-person or on-line,
• Hands-on projects designed to encourage intellectual curiosity and teach the foundations of science and technology,
• Access to women of color in STEM fields to serve as role models,
• An Alumni Program for our students and family to ensure continued awareness of future STEM opportunities.

When we measure our impact, we find that our students:

• Have increased positive attitudes towards science,
• Have a better developed understanding of science,
• Academically outperform their peers in science,
• Show an increased interest in STEM careers,
• Love the program!