Annual Report 2017
TWENTY
YEARS
OF
INSPIRING
GIRLS
At Girlstart, we keep girls excited about science, technology, engineering, and math. Every day, we do informal STEM education programs for girls, so that they’ll be ready to solve our common global challenges.
We are 20 this year! We are honored to have been able to bring girls and STEM together for two decades. We are also making plans for our next two decades, and beyond. In this report to you, we will share this past year’s progress, including our expansion and growth in Houston and North Texas. We will soon begin to share our aspirations to be able to reach more girls across the nation . In the past 20 years, we have laid the groundwork for solid programs with demonstrable impact. Next, we aim to leverage this program model to be responsive nationally.
Because of you and your support, this new chapter is possible. Thank you!
Tamara Hudgins, Ph.D.
Executive Director
CENTRAL TEXAS
36 After School Programs
14 Summer Camp Programs
HOUSTON
20 After School Programs
4 Summer Camp Programs
NORTH TEXAS
10 After School Programs
1 Summer Camp Program
about Girlstart
Summer Camp was
making my own
game and making
new friends.”
– London, 5th grade,
Girlstart Summer Camp
Girls in STEM participant, 2017
WHAT DOES
IT MEAN TO
BE A PART OF
GIRLSTART?
It means…
…you enjoy math and science.
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS…
87% say, “I like science!”
92% say, “If I try hard, I can be good at math and science.”
Girlstart Summer Camp girls…
99% say, “I enjoy STEM!”
95% say, “If I try hard, I can be good at math and science.”
… you’re interested in a STEM future.
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS…
81% say, “I want more STEM at middle and high school.”
94% say, “If I do well in STEM at school, I am more likely to go to college.”
93% say, “I hope my future job uses STEM.”
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS…
97% say, “I’m more interested in STEM after Summer Camp.”
94% say, “If I do well in STEM at college, I am more likely to have a better job.”
96% say, “I hope my job will be in STEM.”
…you’re successful in math and science.
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS…
Earn higher test scores in math and science.
Attain the ‘Commended’ performance level in math and science.
Take more advanced/Pre-AP math and science courses.
Take Algebra 1 in 8th grade at higher rates.
What is
Girlstart’s
Impact?
Girlstart After School is…
…designed to foster STEM skills and interest
…continuous connection to STEM careers
Girlstart After School…
…increases girls’ academic achievement in math and science
…increases the likelihood of Pre-AP STEM coursework in middle school
Girlstart After School inspires…
…94% want to go to college
…95% of girls tell their family and friends about Girlstart
Girlstart girls attained ‘Commended’ (+10%) and ‘Standard’ (+8%) scores on science STAAR compared to nonparticipant girls
34% of Girlstart girls enroll in advanced/Pre-AP science courses after program participation–contrasted with 11% of nonparticipating girls
The number of advanced/Pre-AP courses increases over time for Girlstart girls but decreases for nonparticipants
“… I wanted to share the Science success at Pecan Springs! In 2017, we had 82% passing Science for 2017; the year prior was 58%. I know that Girlstart was a huge key to that success!”
————–
ZOILA CARDEÑAS
Assistant Principal,
Pecan Springs Elementary
Girlstart Summer Camper using Virtual Reality viewer, 2017
“I love Girlstart because it’s girls only!”
5th grade
“My favorite thing was being here with the [STEM CREW] and making mistakes, because I get to learn from my mistakes.”
5th grade
“I don’t want it to end.”
5th grade
Karen Kelly
Girlstart Donor and STEM Society Member
1997
Girlstart
launches
1998
Girlstart After School
program starts
2000
Girlstart
opens Girls’
technology
center
2003
Aiming For
Algebra
(National
Science
Foundation)
2006
Project IT Girl
(National
Science
Foundation)
2010
Bought our
permanent
home,
the Girlstart
Stem Center
2013
Built the STEM
studio and Mini
planetarium @
Girlstart STEM
Center
2016
Girlstart
Houston
office opens
2017
Girlstart
North Texas
office opens
Why I Give…
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Eric Peterson
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Case Walker
Girlstart After School, 2017
Why I Give…
———
Anonymous
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Robert Adams
Girls in STEM, 2017
Legacy Society
We’re proud to make a lasting impact on the lives of girls we serve as well the alumnae we have already inspired. There are millions of girls that we have not reached-yet–but with your help, we can build a strong future for Girlstart girls. It won’t be easy. But we can get there, thanks to your vision and commitment.
Because we know that you are part of our family, we want to ask you to think about Girlstart’s future. Who are the Girlstart girls of 2047? 2087? The 22nd century?
By leaving part of your lasting legacy to Girlstart, you have the opportunity to shape the lives of tomorrow’s Girlstart girls.
Making a bequest to Girlstart in your Will is one way to ensure that Girlstart will be able to reach girls for generations to come. There are, however, many other options and opportunities for you to design how your legacy helps Girlstart’s future.
We thank you for helping us inspire the brave, creative girls of tomorrow!
For more information about establishing a legacy with Girlstart, contact legacy@girlstart.org.
“I chose to give to Girlstart because I want my legacy to be increasing the percentage of women in technology fields until it resembles society at large. I want those that come after me to never have to feel alone in an engineering class or a technical meeting.”
———–
Denise Raper
Girlstart Legacy Society
Girlstart
By the Numbers
(fall 2016-summer 2017)
You make Girlstart possible!
26% of our annual budget comes from people like you who care about the work that we do.
You can make a gift to Girlstart:
- Make an outright gift of cash or stock.
- Participate in our fundraising campaigns such as Send a Girl to Camp or the Annual Luncheon.
- Make a bequest and include Girlstart in your Will, which will help Girlstart serve future generations.
- Give Girlstart oil or mineral rights, or contribute real estate to us.
girlstart.org/give
1400 W. Anderson lane
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 916-4775
www.girlstart.org
Girlstart Board of Directors
Bronwyn Blake
Janet Cinfio, Vice Chair
Cassie Crist
Jeff Davis
Melissa Fiesler
Shelley Gretlein
Doug Hillary
Tera Hogan
Arcie Jordan
Christy Kranik
Liza Mandeville
Rick Morales
Shantel Norman, Treasurer
Sharon Reddehase, Secretary
Michelle Roebuck
Christine Rose
Randy Sabbagh
Elizabeth Seriff
Kim Storin
Dave Stump
Alfred Viehbeck
Meg Wilson
Girlstart Houston Council
Anna Belcheva
Genie Bopp
Cindy Boyd
Helen Chen
Jeff Davis, Co-Chair
Terri Griffin
Kathy Holland
Kelley Hughes
Marie Myers
Aparna Rao
Leanne Schneider
Dave Stump, Co-Chair
Rose Valenzuela