AWSEM

AWSEM began in 1994 as a project of Saturday Academy, Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (AWSEM) is a science and math advocacy program for girls in middle and high schools. AWSEM clubs and classes offer girls fun and exciting activities in science, math and engineering and site visits to area businesses where girls meet professional women and engage in hands-on learning about careers in science, mathematics and engineering.

Start an AWSEM Club

Locate a teacher, parent, college or high school volunteer who can lead your club meetings. Saturday Academy provides an interactive handbook and curriculum to help volunteers become AWSEM Group Leaders. Contact AWSEM to order a handbook.

Why AWSEM?

Read the article In Their Nature: Compelling Reasons to Engage Girls in Science, to understand why programs like AWSEM are important.