STEM THE GAP

STEM the Gap Academy is a revolution! We are eliminating the gender divide and ensuring that girls take their rightful places in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Fields, which have long been male-dominated. This rigged and misogynistic system,  which was designed to favour and keep men at the top, is not acceptable and we are calling it out!

At STEM the Gap Academy, we are a group of Women in STEM, who have seen our fair share of injustices and challenges and we are not playing nice anymore!  We are raising a generation of girls who are skillful, but who are also fierce, persistent, resilient and hopeful to be a part of a future, full of innovation and progress, that they too have had a hand in building.

 
 

Why STEM the Gap Academy?

The Gender Gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Fields has gone on for too long and we refuse to negotiate with a broken system anymore!  It’s time for misogyny and male-dominated industries everywhere to be history! 

At STEM the Gap Academy, we teach girls to be fearless and to no longer ask for permission to take their rightful places in the world, and particularly in the world of STEM. The future should not and will not belong to one gender, acting as gatekeepers. All girls (cis, trans or genderqueer) are a force of nature and we teach them the tangible skills they need for tomorrow, as well as the confidence to own their power and step out, speak up and STEM the Gap! 

At STEM the Gap Academy, we help girls understand what they’re actually up against and we teach them everything they need to thrive, own their power and bring down the systems that attempt to undermine them. We will not lose yet another generation of girls in STEM to the patriarchy. 

You can’t stop girls…and this revolution is not leaving a single girl behind!

 

Truth

We tell girls the truth of what they’re up against. We prepare them by explaining that reality of the injustices currently embedded in the system.

Representation

Our educators are Women in STEM and we model that for all of our students. If girls see it modelled before them, they understand that it is possible for them also.

Mastery

We equip girls by giving them an in-depth education and understanding of the various disciplines so they are incredibly skilled and love the process of learning.

Mission

We teach them the importance of self-worth, confidence, grit, and focus when it comes to taking on and tearing down systemic injustice.

Women in STEM jobs are paid higher than those in non-STEM jobs, earning 20 percent more than other college-educated women.

Department of Commerce

Private & Group Classes For Girls

Chess has long been a male-dominated sport and boys have long tried to keep girls out of the game, deciding that they’re not worthy enough opponents. At STEM the Gap Academy, we will transform your girl into a Chess Girl that will give any naysayer a run for their money.  Chess is definitely a fun game and sport, but it’s also an excellent way to give girls the extra edge that they will need in every discipline they take on in life. Chess gives girls the confidence and the courage they need to problem-solve, strategize, and smash the patriarchy!

Coding, Website Design and More

A digital future is before us and it shows no signs of stopping or of slowing down. If anything, development in the digital sphere is accelerating faster than ever before. We want to make sure that every girl is a Digital Girl, ready to take on tomorrow and make an undeniable digital footprint. The Digital World is not just for men…it is a Digital Girl’s World and they will not be left behind. We’re not losing another generation of girls to the patriarchy, so help us by signing your girl up today for Digital Girl Classes.

Personalized 1-on-1 Math Tutoring

Math does not have to be hard, elusive and boring. Often it’s not the subject itself that is difficult to grasp; it’s the way that it’s being taught that is not working for your girl, which is also why there are so few women in math-related fields. However, being a powerful Math Girl is not something that should be reserved for an elite few.

At STEM the Gap Academy, we assert that girls are smart and able enough to learn anything with the right mindset and the right guidance. That’s what we provide! Book your girl for a consultation and, no matter their level, we will pair them up with a Math Girl tutor to take their skills and confidence to the next level!

Coming Soon

From the very start, female scientists from Marie Curie to Ada Lovelace to Mae C. Jemison and countless others have been pioneers in scientific innovation and have been at the forefront of human progress. Humanity has benefited from their contributions, but they have rarely been as celebrated as their male counterparts and they all had to fight for a place in the history books. Not anymore!

Science Girl is here to put girls on the map and give them the skills and the fight they need to not just get included in history, but to write the books themselves. 

If you’re interested in bringing our Science Girl curriculum to your school/organization, please contact us.

Partner With Us

Customized Curriculums For Schools & Organizations

We are excited to partner with schools and regional & global organizations that are focused on the empowerment of girls. We work to customize our curriculums to meet and complement the needs of all types of organizations, from museums to school boards to corporations.

If you would like to partner with us or would like to inquire further, email us today.

Sally Sampson

Director of Communications

Canada

What people are saying about STEM the Gap Academy

I think education through story is of huge benefit as it captures the imagination, helps the student to apply the concepts to the game and to life in the outside world.

Carina Carreon-Reyes

I love that this company is run by a diverse group of women from around the world.

Michele Murray

The instruction is fun and engaging without being intimidating or overwhelming.

Erin Brow

They meet the students where they are and challenge them in a supportive environment. I’m always surprised by how much my daughter learns in a class.

Kripa Freitas

My child was able to build on her problem solving skills and only after a few short weeks I saw her confidence grow and no other program has done this for her.

Jamila E.

I love that she's learning to think strategically at a young age. I think it's a really important life skill.

Diana Zlomislic

My daughter loves her classes and her instructors. It's teaching her how to think strategically. Not just on her next move, but several moves ahead.

Kemba Williams

At only six years old, our daughter has sharpened her analytical and critical thinking skills, boosted her confidence, deepened her focus, increased her creativity and planning skills, not just on the board, but IN REAL LIFE!

Bohemienne F

The engagement of the teachers and a focused and enthusiastic group of peers has helped my 8 year old gain confidence in her intellect, in speaking up, in interacting with and supporting others.

Anne Becker

Questions? Let us know!