Women in STEM CRLS
BRIDGING THE GAP
STEAMbridge aims to dismantle educational inequities in Cambridge by connecting female students with mentors from renowned STEAM organizations in the city.
This initiative aims to address the stark disparity between the abundance of resources in Cambridge and the insufficient educational opportunities by providing mentorship, support, and opportunities in STEM fields, to create a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape with a focus on empowering young women and non-binary high school students interested in STEAM.
Empowering Women in STEM
Diversity, Access & Connection
The excitement of scientific exploration and innovation was there, but it didn’t feel accessible to all of us. We started to realize that this segregation wasn’t just economic or geographic—it was a divide that extended into our education. Cambridge, while a city known for being progressive and innovative, still faces racial and socioeconomic disparities in academic achievement similar to those in less-resourced cities. For many of us, the thought of stepping into spaces like MIT or Harvard seemed distant and unattainable, not because we lacked interest or ability, but because we rarely saw people like us in those spaces.
OUR STORY
As students growing up in Cambridge, we couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the world inside our STEM classrooms and the innovative hubs surrounding us. Kendall Square, with its cutting-edge research facilities, and the towering campuses of Harvard and MIT, symbolize endless possibilities for scientific discovery. Yet, despite being immersed in such a dynamic city, many of us felt that these opportunities were just out of reach—especially for students from low-income neighborhoods like ours.
