Meet the game changers

“Having women role models, mentors, and supporters was instrumental in my life, and in the future, I want to provide that same encouragement for other young women in any way I can - donating to scholarships such as these, advocating tours for Girl Scouts and female STEM clubs at my place of employment, and answering any questions I’m asked.”

“...the best way to bring more women into STEM is to motivate everyone that you meet and once one person dives into male dominated fields, others will follow. It requires persistence, determination, and the understanding that you are capable of anything and that you are special - from one woman to another - which will allow more women to have the confidence and need to enter fields in STEM.”

“I love technology and travel, and I’m currently working my dream job as a digital nomad: traveling and living with host families while building websites for a startup back in Montana. I want to spend my career breaking down the gender and language barriers in the tech world, so that everyone can have these same opportunities, and the power to make change in their own communities.”

“I grew up believing that I was terrible at math and that this was a personal trait that could not be changed. Calculus was my biggest fear entering the College of Engineering. I have overcome and completed all Calculus requirements, even now tutoring Calculus to others.”

“Fun fact about myself: in high school, when I didn’t think about getting a career in STEM, I read a book “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” and had a dream inspired by that book. I was in the Feynman’s head, speaking to all the famous physicists. It was so strange and exciting at the same time! I recalled this dream years after, when I started to apply to the physics graduate school. So my overall advice is to follow your dreams!”