Introduction

Girls in STEM is an online hackathon for middle and high school students to build tech projects for social good. Participants can create solutions for real-world problems in areas like education, health, accessibility, safety, and sustainability.

 

Tools and Technologies

  • Any programming language is allowed
  • Websites, apps, games, and AI tools are welcome
  • Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and similar tools can be used
  • Canva and Figma are allowed for design
  • GitHub is encouraged for code sharing
  • No-code tools are welcome

 

Inspiration

  • Education access
  • Mental health support
  • Women’s health
  • Personal safety
  • Accessibility
  • Sustainability
  • Community support
  • Financial literacy
  • Food insecurity
  • STEM access for girls

 

 

Contact Us & Support Channels

  • Email: Sofia.bouazizi@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @girls.in.stem.hackathons
  • Reach out with questions about rules, submissions, or technical issues

 

 

 

Additional Resource Links

  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • UNICEF issue areas
  • Girls Who Code resources
  • Code.org
  • MIT App Inventor
  • Scratch
  • GitHub beginner guides