1000 Girls, 1000 Futures
"Mentoring gives me the opportunity to give back and move my fellow women forward. It is rewarding to see others find success, and I'm proud to play a supporting role in it."
-Mentor
"She's the best mentor I could've asked for and she's helping me so much in figuring out what to do with my life... thank you SO much for giving me the opportunity to meet such a dynamic, wonderful person!"
-Mentee
The future of STEM is powered by women!
1000 Girls, 1000 Futures is a groundbreaking initiative designed to engage young women interested in science, technology, engineering, and math, and advance their pursuit of STEM careers through mentoring and 21st-century skills development.
WHO is this program for?
Girls around the world, aged 13-18 years old currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent, who are enthusiastic about science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)
Women working in STEM, across all disciplines and sectors, who are willing to act as mentors, coaches, and role models
WHAT is included in the program?
One-to-one mentoring from real scientists and engineers (two virtual meetings per month)
Coursework, completed at your own pace, emphasizing college readiness, leadership, communication, and critical thinking.
The opportunity to network with an awesome group of peers and female STEM professionals through social interaction, message boards, online events, and activities such as an optional Book Club. This is a safe, fun place to be a smart girl!
WHEN can I fit this into my schedule?
Mentoring meetings take place via video chat or text chat on the platform twice per month
The coursework is *asynchronous*, which means you complete some of the modules at your own pace
You can engage with the network as often as you want—it’s a great way to make friends and gather resources!
WHERE does the program happen?
All mentoring meetings, coursework, and networking takes place on our fully integrated, safety protocol-enabled, moderated platform, which was designed by Mentor Resources!
WHY… should I participate?
HOW can you offer this program at no cost to all participants?
This program is free because the New York Academy of Sciences believes in the expanded involvement of girls and women in STEM. We believe that layered mentoring from peers and relatable role models will bring important future scientists, mathematicians, technologists, engineers, innovators, and leaders into in the career pipeline. We believe that you can’t be what you can’t see, and we want to show you a wide variety of the girls and women who are already leaders across the spectrum of STEM specialties!
What you get from this one-on-one mentorship program:
A trusted role model
You’ll get paired with a woman who’s succeeded in STEM (and who wants you to succeed, too). She’ll guide you on everything from college applications to career goals.
Flexible schedule
No need to meet with your mentor in person. Just touch base with her 2x a month on our online platform at a time that works for both of you, and complete the program’s college readiness coursework at your own pace.
A global network of amazing women
You have the chance to meet hundreds of girls and women who are as passionate about STEM as you are. Our online platform makes it easy to connect with all of them.
Applying is easy. Mentorship is free.
To get started in this mentorship program, all you have to do is:
- Click the “Apply Today!” button below.
- Create an account on the next page.
- Fill out and submit the application (please set aside 10-15 minutes to fill it out).
- Receive an email confirmation from us.
- Wait for us to pair you with your mentor! Note: it may take us a few weeks to match you with a mentor, so please be patient with us!
The future of STEM is powered by women.
Women are changing the world of STEM for the better, which is why we’re looking for passionate girls like you to learn from women in STEM. Even if you don’t know what your next steps are, a STEM mentor can help you achieve your goals. Hear about Noor’s experience of 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures and how mentoring helped shape her future:
The start to your future in STEM awaits.
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Here’s what’s in store in the 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program:
Power to transform
Encourage a young woman to pursue her passions in STEM no matter where she’s from as you help her navigate her career path.
Convenient online mentoring
All you need is an internet connection and a desire to give back — you can mentor virtually from anywhere in the world.
Flexible schedule
We know you’re busy. That’s why we ask you touch base with your student on our online platform just 2x a month.
You’re qualified to mentor if you…
- Are a woman who is a graduate student, postdoc, or professional working in a STEM-related field
- Can access at least one device with internet capabilities
- Communicate fluently and clearly in spoken and written English
- Have conducted scientific research in the past (preferred, but not required)
Getting started is easy.
After clicking the “Apply Today!” button below, you’ll:
- Create an account on the next page.
- Complete and submit an application (please set aside 15 minutes of your time).
- Hear back on the status of your application from us over email.
- Get paired with your student! Note: it may take us a few weeks to match you with a mentee, so please be patient with us!
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