The Tennessee Girls Collaborative is hosting The State of Girls in STEM in Tennessee: Insights, Pathways, and Possibilities on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Northeast State Community College, Blountville, TN. The half-day program features a keynote, STEM panels of regional organizations and female STEM professionals, networking, and resource exhibits designed for educators, employers, and youth advocates. There is a special emphasis on supporting girls and women in STEM education and career pathways in northeast* Tennessee.

Scholarships are available. Contact [email protected] for details.

*We are hoping to host additional convenings across the state. If you are interested in hosting or getting involved, please email [email protected].

Agenda

8:00 Check In & Breakfast | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables

8:30-8:45 Welcome, Level Set, and Seed Grant Recognition

8:45-9:15 Speaker -- State of Girls in STEM and STEM Careers in Tennessee & U.S.

9:15-9:45 Networking CHATS: Connecting Humans and Telling Stories – Shared Experiences in STEM

9:45-10 Break | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables

10:00-10:45 Panel 1 - Igniting STEM for Students

10:45-11:00 Break | Data Walk | Exhibit Tables

11:00-11:45 Panel 2 - Professionals in STEM Fields: Perspectives and Pathways

11:45-12:00 Strategies for Taking Action | Closing Comments

12:30-3:30 Optional Afternoon Opportunities for Adults & Youth

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