Girls in STEM Symposium
Discover and Explore Your Passion
About the Girls in STEM Symposium
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation’s Girls in STEM Symposium is a one day event designed to inspire and empower middle and high school girls (7th grade through 12th grade) to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Through engaging conversations, panels, and workshops, the Symposium highlights the professional and life experiences of accomplished women in STEM fields, encouraging students to discover new interests, exchange ideas, and envision themselves as future STEM leaders.
What we’re planning for 2026:
- A stronger focus on hands-on activities so students spend more time doing and less time passively listening.
- A streamlined speaker schedule that creates more time for meaningful Q&A and interaction.
- More room and time to visit vendors and scientists — we plan to spread out displays and build in extra visiting periods so groups can explore comfortably and talk with presenters.
- An informational table area will be located closer to the pavilion area, where students can meet with STEM professionals during breaks, ask questions, and learn about career paths and educational opportunities.
- Programming designed to maximize student engagement and discovery — more opportunities for small-group interactions and instructor-led demos.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Become a Sponsor
Join Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation in empowering the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By sponsoring our annual Girls in STEM Symposium, you are investing in the potential of young women to become leaders, problem-solvers, and change makers in their communities and beyond.
Your sponsorship helps provide hands-on workshops, mentoring opportunities, and real-world STEM experiences to middle and high school girls—breaking down barriers, sparking curiosity, and building confidence in traditionally underrepresented fields. Together, we can create a more inclusive and dynamic future for STEM. Partner with us and be a champion for education, equity, and innovation.
Host an Informational Table
We are seeking local and regional STEM-focused companies and organizations to participate by hosting an informational table and providing engaging staff who can interact with attendees, answer questions, and share their career journeys. Your presence and insights can help spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage these young women to see themselves in STEM careers.
Format: Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and networking with STEM professionals
By participating, your organization will:
Connect directly with motivated young women interested in STEM
Showcase your company’s work, mission, and career opportunities
Contribute to building a more diverse and innovative STEM workforce