Overview

The Minnesota Girls Collaborative Project brings together organizations throughout Minnesota that are committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Too often programs that serve girls in STEM are limited in service and impact due to size, location, funding, expertise, and equipment. In other cases, projects compete with each other, duplicating services and seeking the same resources. Minnesota Girls Collaborative Project provides the opportunity for programs to increase their ability to maintain interest and participation of girls in STEM within their regions through collaboration.

The Minnesota Girls Collaborative Project is based upon a model developed by the National Girls Collaborative Project, and replicated through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The model is structured to bring organizations together to compare needs and resources, share information, and to plan strategically to expand STEM-related opportunities for girls.