By Demarre Evans- 12th Grade, Central Catholic High School
By Dejah Burke - 10th Grade, Propel Braddock Hills High School
For young fashionistas ages 10 to 17, these girls have style. From tutus to pants and accessories, they know their fashion! The Beauty of S.T.E.M Makers Fashion Show on Thursday, August 20 was the culminating event for the Beauty of S.T.E.M Makers Institute, an 8-week workshop series from TekStart
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By Jason Earle - 12th Grade, North Allegheny High School
By Tyler Baum - 12th Grade, K12 International Academy
By Stephanie Wang - 11th Grade, Peters Township High School
It’s no secret that female representation is lacking in U.S. government. While I certainly realized that before joining GirlGov, I had never quite realized the extent of the issue. More importantly, I didn’t know why it was a problem. Compared internationally, the U.S. continues Read more [...] 
By Russell Finelsen - 10th Grade, Bethel Park High School
By Allison Spear - 11th Grade, Seneca Valley High School
On July 6, a group of 23 Seneca Valley High School students, teachers, and friends met in the Pittsburgh airport, anxiously awaiting their flight to Quito, Ecuador. The group was travelling south to learn more about unique species in the Galápagos Islands Read more [...] 
By Grace Jin - 12th Grade, North Allegheny Senior High School
As one of only four girls in my AP Physics class, I can attest to the fact that women today are still underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. However, the movement to empower female scientists Read more [...] 
By Maura Sheedy - 12th Grade, Oakland Catholic High School
Since men dominate math and science related fields, girls recently have been pushed to defy these patriarchal stereotypes and pursue careers in these fields. However, to many young girls, engineering is not a glamorous job, like modeling or singing. This is a common misconception - STEM can be Read more [...] 