Women are Needed in STEM

Currently, there is a lack of women in STEM fields. According to the U.S. Department of Labor women only make up 26% of the workers in All STEM fields. To combat this, REC Foundation created the Girl Powered initiative. 

"Girl Powered exists to change that reality by redefining the face of STEM and ensuring that all students see a place for themselves in robotics." 


SAF Girl Powered Events

Steam AHEAD Foundation is proud to host our first Girl Powered Event at Montgomery Middle School, San Diego, CA on October 11th. 

This one-day event is open to 8th-5th graders from the surrounding schools. It is designed to be an event for girls who have little-to-no experience in robotics. Your student will work in groups to do the following: 

  • Learn basic principals of engineering 
  • Build and program a robot
  • Compete in a mini challenge! 

 For more information, see our event posting below.



Interested in partnering with us, or hosting your own Girl Powered Event? Please email Paige Jodoin: paige_jodoin@steamaheadfoundation.org.

Girl Powered Event - October 11th, 2025

Experience Level: Little to no experience with robotics. 

Age Range: 8th grade - 5th grade

Location: Montgomery Middle School - 1051 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154

Agenda:

  • 8:00am - 9:00am: Doors open and Check In

  • 9:00am - 12:00pm:

    • Introductions

    • Introduction to Robotics

    • Students build base bot

    • Students begin programming bots

  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Lunch    ***A pizza lunch will be provided

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Students finish coding their robot

  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm: Competition

  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Clean Up

Sign Up: Click Here!


What to Bring?  All materials will be provided day of, including a pizza lunch. If your student has special dietary restrictions, they will want to bring their own food. 


For questions or more information, please email Paige Jodoin: paige_jodoin@steamaheadfoundation.org.