Join us as we explore the transformative impact of K-12 education and out-of-school time in empowering girls in STEM. Discover the challenges girls face during their education and the unique opportunities provided by after-school programs. Gain practical strategies to create supportive learning environments and nurture girls' STEM interests beyond the classroom.Guests: Nikole Collins-Puri CEO, Techbridge GirlsRoxanne Hughes, Ph.D. Director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning National High Magnetic Field LaboratorySupport Empowering Change: Women and Girls in STEM PodcastConnect with Nikole Collins-PuriLinkedInTwitter @NiKoleCPuriInstagram @nikolecpTechbridge GirlsFacebook https://www.facebook.com/techbridgegirls/Twitter @techbridgegirlsConnect with Dr. Roxanne HughesLinkedInTwitter @HughesRoxanneNational Mag Lab https://nationalmaglab.org/Techbridge Girls ResourcesRole Models Matter: https://www.techbridgegirls.org/what-we-do/capacity-building/role-models-matter/Professional Development: https://www.techbridgegirls.org/what-we-do/#programsResearch ResourcesA Summary of Effective Gender Equitable Teaching Practices in Informal STEM Education Spaces: https://www.jstemoutreach.org/article/18529-a-summary-of-effective-gender-equitable-teaching-practices-in-informal-stem-education-spacesThe role of recognition in disciplinary identity for girls: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tea.21665A full list of show resources can be found on the NGCP Podcast website.Learn more about NGCP: https://ngcproject.org/Producer: Nancy Scales-Coddington, NGCP Director of Strategic Partnerships Graphics & Promotion: Raisa Rosado, Director of Digital CommunicationsWebsite: Maggie Ewan NGCP Manager, Digital OperationsKaren Peterson, NGCP Chief Executive Officer and Founder