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STEM Her Future: A Community-Driven STEM Bootcamp for Girls in Eziobodo Village

STEM Her Future: A Community-Driven STEM Bootcamp for Girls in Eziobodo Village 150 150 ieeeeduweek

The project is a 3-week, rotating STEM bootcamp covering three underserved secondary schools in Eziobodo. We will host a 3-day outreach in each school, creating safe, hands-on learning spaces for girls aged 12–17. 

Each 3-day session includes: 

Day 1 – Discovering the Science Around Us

      Fun, hands-on experiments with water filtration, air pressure, and density

 

      Using simple materials to explain complex concepts in fun ways

 

      Discussions on how science shows up in cooking, farming, weather, and daily life

 

Day 2: Math in Motion

      Fun and engaging math games and challenges to warm up

 

      Teaching core math topics relevant to their current school curriculum

   

      Explaining the role of mathematics as the foundation of all STEM fields

 

Day 3 – Introduction to Engineering and Innovation

      Build-a-bridge challenge using straws, sticks, and tape — with a strength test!

 

      Light-up circuit building using batteries, bulbs, and wires (design your own torch)

 

      Group presentations — each team shares what they built, what worked, and what didn’t

 

      Award prizes for creativity, teamwork, and spirit