Techbridge
Encouraging girls in science and technology
Are you interested in inspiring girls in science, technology, and engineering and looking for resources? Techbridge can help. Techbridge is a national program that offers curriculum that's girl-friendly, training for role models, expertise in after-school and summer programming, and programs-in-a-box for Girl Scout councils.
The program was launched in 2000 by Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California with support from the National Science Foundation to help increase the representation of females and underrepresented minorities in technology, science, and engineering. Since its founding, Techbridge has served over 2,800 girls through after-school and summer programs for girls, primarily in underserved communities, as well as thousands more girls through partnerships with the Girl Scouts and other national organizations. Evaluation results have demonstrated the positive outcomes of Techbridge on girls' skills, confidence and interest in technology, science and engineering.
Techbridge offers a multi-faceted approach that introduces hands-on activities while also emphasizing career exploration to inspire girls to discover a passion for technology, science and engineering, empowering our future innovators and leaders.