EmpowHER Girls in STEM

Thank You!

Thank You to Our STEM Trailblazers

Our inaugural STEM cohort was a spark of success thanks to the amazing participants who jumped in with curiosity and creativity. To the volunteers who made each session shine, your energy turned experiments into discoveries and ideas into inspiration. We’re so proud to see such excitement for science, technology, engineering, and math from the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. Thank you to everyone who helped make this first program an unforgettable launch.

The future looks bright—and it’s definitely powered by STEM!

Why STEM at Women & Family Life ?

Led by the best!

Dr. Megan Linske, P.h.D. is a scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, specializing in tick ecology and disease prevention. She combines research with public education to make science accessible and engaging.

Hands on learning!

The EmpowHER: Girls in STEM program introduces participants to a wide range of STEM careers, sparks enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math, and provides hands-on experience through activities, projects, and discussions with STEM professionals. Participants build problem-solving skills and a sense of belonging, laying the foundation for future success in and beyond the classroom.

Program Registration & Future Opportunities

If you’re interested in a future session please let us know, by clicking here

The 2025 pilot year of EmpowHER: Girls in STEM is proudly supported by a grant from The Guilford Fund For Education.

💡 STEM Command Center: All Your Details💡

Lab Entry & Exit

Women & Family Life Carriage House

96 Fair Street, Guilford

All participants must be signed in and out by an adult. For safety reasons, participants may not leave the program or building on their own.

A Women & Family Life staff member or facilitator will be present at every session, please let them know if your participant needs to leave early.

Program Runtime

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Roll Call

Lab Entry & Exit

Roll Call

If your participant will be late, unable to attend a session, or can no longer continue in EmpowHER: Girls in STEM, please contact us as soon as possible so we can support your family and offer the opportunity to another participant.

For any questions or concerns, we’re here to help — reach out anytime at programs@womenandfamilylife.org or 203-458-6699.

FALL 2025

September 27

University of New Haven

Chemical Engineering

Nagasree Garapati, Ph.D., P.E.

Alan Ponchick

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October 4th

September 27

University of New Haven

Mechanical Engineering

Leah Austin | Lisa Harding

Sally Adua, Ph.D

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October 11th

September 27

October 11th

UCONN

4-H Extension

Halie Shea | Natalie Bailey

Jessica Brown

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October 18th

October 11th

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Aquatic Invasives Group

Summer Weidman

Jeremiah Foley, Ph.D

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October 25th

October 18th

October 25th

Medtronic

Ashley Leung | Ellianna Boothe

Bolu Ibitayo

Kelsey Behrens, Ph.D, RAC

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November 1st

October 18th

October 25th

Halloween Bash!

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EmpowHER: Girls in STEM

Thank You!

Why STEM at Women & Family Life ?

Led by the best!

Hands on learning!

Program Registration & Future Opportunities

💡 STEM Command Center: All Your Details💡

Lab Entry & Exit

Lab Entry & Exit

Lab Entry & Exit

Program Runtime

Lab Entry & Exit

Lab Entry & Exit

Roll Call

Lab Entry & Exit

Roll Call

FALL 2025

September 27

September 27

September 27

October 4th

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October 11th

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October 11th

October 18th

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October 25th

October 18th

October 25th

November 1st

October 18th

October 25th

The Leaders & Organizations Powering EmpowHER: Girls in STEM

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