STEM Goes Red of Northwest Ohio

Engaging Students in STEM

Preparing the next generation of female scientists, doctors, inventors and changemakers is essential if we want to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. That’s why the American Heart Association is working to close the equality gap in STEM through an educational program called STEM Goes Red. The program draws from our strong legacy of science, education and discovery to help propel young women into rewarding careers in STEM. 

Great Potential is Not Being Realized

Today’s economy and tomorrow’s well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM. Although women account for more than half of the college educated workforce, a troubling gap persists in STEM careers.

Women, especially women of color, make up a small share of scientists and engineers. Of 100 female students working toward a bachelor’s degree, only three will work in a STEM job 10 years after graduation.¹

STEM Goes Red of Northwest Ohio

The American Heart Association is working to engage more women in STEM through our STEM Goes Red event. The program draws from the association’s strong legacy of science, education, and discovery to help propel young women in rewarding STEM careers. As we prepare the next generation of female scientists, doctors, inventors, engineers, and change makers, the American Heart Association is working closely to close the equality gap in STEM through our STEM Goes Red program.
 
STEM Goes Red gives local students access to spend a day in a high-level hands-on learning experience in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By having access to leading employers in the industry, students will gain firsthand experience, be mentored by women in the STEM field, and learn about a career in the vast STEM world. Students can walk away with a whole new perspective of the STEM fields and leave inspired to explore a world where they can make a tremendous impact. 

Creating Change Together

With support from local communities, employers and schools, STEM Goes Red helps smart young women uncover their potential.

¹ Anthony Carnevale, Nicole Smith, and Michelle Melton. STEM. Georgetown University: Center on Education and the Workforce, as retrieved from http://cew.georgetown.edu/stem/