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IGNITE Worldwide is the answer to achieving gender equity in STEM.

WHY SUPPORT IGNITE WORLDWIDE?

STEM fields are among the fastest growing careers in the world, but women are being left behind.

Only 13%

of engineers are women

Only 25%

of people in computing are women

OUR VISION

We envision a world where every girl* has IGNITE Worldwide at their school. All girls* deserve equal access to STEM education during their school day, so they are aware of STEM opportunities and have the social and cultural capital to secure and thrive in a STEM career. IGNITE Worldwide promotes economic equality and workforce development by cultivating a diverse pipeline of talent and supporting a sustainable future for IGNITE Students and their families.

OUR MISSION

IGNITE Worldwide is the answer to achieving gender equity in STEM. IGNITE works directly with educators to connect girls* with STEM opportunities during the school day. Our award-winning Program offers a variety of interactive events featuring STEM professionals** who represent IGNITE Students’ diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

*We serve girls, young women, nonbinary, transgender, agender, and genderqueer students.
**We encourage women, nonbinary, transgender, agender, and genderqueer volunteers.

How does IGNITE Worldwide work?

LAUNCH IGNITE AT a SCHOOL

Any passionate educator can start IGNITE to inspire girls and nonbinary students at their school. Click here to learn more.

INSPIRE GIRLS TO PURSUE STEM

Attending IGNITE events inspires girls to explore new possibilities!

Panels: Panels allow girls to connect directly with professional women in STEM careers, relate to their stories, and engage in a meaningful Q&A discussion. Become an IGNITE Panelist

Field Trips: IGNITE Students visit local companies to experience STEM in action, learn about the variety of career opportunities, and hear from professionals who work at the company. Learn more about hosting an IGNITE Field Trip.

Workshops: STEM professionals lead fun and approachable workshops that teach girls real world technical skills, like coding and robotics!

Conferences: At local colleges, girls from around the region engage in breakout sessions, a panel discussion, and learn about STEM opportunities in higher education. Questions? contactus@ignite-worldwide.org

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Girls served to date

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girls served by IGNITE attend Title 1 schools, where 40% or more of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Improving the gender balance

IGNITE provides teachers with the tools they need to attract and retain girls and nonbinary students in STEM classes. See the comparison of female enrollment in computer science and engineering courses before and after IGNITE.

Data based on a 2013-2017 study conducted in Seattle Public Schools.

It was inspiring to see so many diverse, successful women.

8th Grade IGNITE Student

I enjoyed every single moment. Each of their stories about struggles and getting through them has inspired me!

IGNITE Student

Hearing the ladies talk about themselves and how they ended up here made me think, that could be me.

11th Grade IGNITE Student

I learned that everyone can find some kind of career in technology that would line up with their interests. It was very helpful. Now I know what classes to take.

9th Grade IGNITE Student

I enjoyed hearing the experiences and advice from the panelists, especially because they all have such different jobs within STEM. This has inspired me to try new things that I’ve never considered before.

12th Grade IGNITE Student

It was very interesting and opened my eyes up to my choices of careers and the opportunities that there are.

IGNITE Student

Impact Reports

Department of Education, State and National Best Practice Program Award

2007

Seattle Times Article, IGNITE Group Introduces Teenage Girls to High-Tech

2001

Cisco National Gender Equity Award

2000

Feature in Seattle Public Schools Newsletter, New Group IGNITEs Girls to Get Into High Tech

About Us

IGNITE Worldwide is the answer to achieving gender equity in STEM.

WHY SUPPORT IGNITE WORLDWIDE?

Only 13%

Only 25%

How does IGNITE Worldwide work?

LAUNCH IGNITE AT a SCHOOL

INSPIRE GIRLS TO PURSUE STEM

Our Impact

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Improving the gender balance

Before IGNITE

After IGNITE

It was inspiring to see so many diverse, successful women.

8th Grade IGNITE Student

I enjoyed every single moment. Each of their stories about struggles and getting through them has inspired me!

IGNITE Student

Hearing the ladies talk about themselves and how they ended up here made me think, that could be me.

11th Grade IGNITE Student

I learned that everyone can find some kind of career in technology that would line up with their interests. It was very helpful. Now I know what classes to take.

9th Grade IGNITE Student

I enjoyed hearing the experiences and advice from the panelists, especially because they all have such different jobs within STEM. This has inspired me to try new things that I’ve never considered before.

12th Grade IGNITE Student

It was very interesting and opened my eyes up to my choices of careers and the opportunities that there are.

IGNITE Student

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