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Help middle school girls find their love for STEM

TechGirlz is for middle school (6th-8th grade) girls—where they’ll get a chance to explore coding, engineering, technology, math, AI, construction (and more!)

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THE “NEW GIRL’S NETWORK”

What if STEM was actually fun?

(Spoiler: It is)

At TechGirlz, 6th–8th grade girls spend a full day on a local campus exploring hands-on STEM activities and workshops.

They kick off the day with an inspiring keynote, dive into a collaborative design-thinking Tech Challenge, and rotate through workshops that spark creativity in science, coding, engineering, and more.

In TechZone, students meet local colleges, universities, and businesses — discovering real-world STEM careers and education paths.

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Helping girls and young women break barriers

  • Young girls and a woman gathered around a table outdoors, participating in an activity involving craft supplies like colored markers, wooden sticks, and various small items.

    Workshops

    TechGirlz presents a wide range of career workshops to expand perspectives on all that’s possible with STEM.


  • Students in a classroom working on laptops, with a teacher at the front near a projection screen displaying a coding interface.

    Tech Zone

    TechZone is a “trade show” where students meet 20-30 STEM companies, schools and organizations throughout Idaho.

  • A large auditorium with many children seated in brown chairs, watching a presentation on stage. The stage has three presenters and a large screen displaying a multiple-choice question about STEM subjects.

    Tech Challenge

    The Tech Challenge is a place to ideate, solve and pitch a solution to a real-world problem with the help of STEM industry mentors.

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Explore 2024 Workshops

  • A woman planting seedlings on a farm under a clear sky.

    Picture Yourself in a Green Career!

    When you envision your future, do you have an important job that makes a positive difference in the world, high demand for your kind of work, a comfortable living wage, and a healthy work-life balance? Explore the amazing world of “green” jobs at this interactive session. If you have a device to get online, please bring it.

  • Two girls smiling and playing with green slime in a classroom.

    Slime Stretch Your Imagination

    Everybody loves Slime! Learn about polymers in an interactive setting.

  • A yoga sound bath setup with Tibetan singing bowls, cushions, and a gong on a colorful rug.

    Yoga and Sound Bath

    Enjoy a fun yoga class followed by a relaxing sound bath! What’s a sound bath you ask? It’s a bath for your mind! Relax and listen to soothing vibrations while taking a trip through the subconscious mind creating a vision for your future self. It’s the coolest thing ever.

  • An illustration of a human skeleton superimposed with muscular and nervous system details, showing a person running.

    Biomechanics: Your Body in Motion!

    This workshop discovers how your muscles work with special sensors we use in our lab. Join us to measure your muscle activity in an exciting arm wrestling challenge!

  • Close-up of a blue printed circuit board with various electronic components like resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits.

    Engineering Together: Building with Semiconductors

    In this workshop, you will dive into the world of semiconductors and chips to discover your everyday applications. You will get hands-on experience with circuitry and learn key engineering principles like testing and design by working collaboratively in teams to create a two-wheeled car.

  • A young woman wearing a blue t-shirt and colorful bracelets, with a tattoo of trees on her arm, is wearing a virtual reality headset and covering her mouth with her hands, standing against a plain white wall.

    Allow Me to Introduce Myself... A Micro-Movie Making Adventure

    In this hands-on session we will create animated introductions to our future selves.

  • A white Nintendo Game Boy with pink buttons and a black D-pad, alongside a Nintendo Game Boy game cartridge on a dark surface.

    Coding your own Retro Arcade Game

    Create your own retro arcade game by programming with Microsoft MakeCode!

  • A small origami paper boat floating on a calm body of water with gentle ripples.

    Sail Away! Penny Boat Competition

    This activity will introduce engineering design and buoyant force concepts (I.e., designing a boat that floats!). In this competition, you will design and build boats from the provided materials (cardstock?) and load them with “passengers” (pennies). The boat that holds the most pennies wins!

  • Close-up of a laboratory microscope with a person's hands manipulating the stage, used for scientific examination or research.

    Human Tumor Pathology 101

    We will look at the role of an anatomic pathologist in the care of patients with tumors. Get to see representative samples of tissue hands on and under the microscope.

  • Close-up of black and white chess pieces on a chessboard, with a focus on the black king and black queen.

    Games: Humanity and AI

    Why do people play games when they could be doing something like curing cancer? In this workshop, we’ll talk about how games are part of human nature and growth, play some games, and learn a bit about how math and AI have been used to tackle interesting questions of gameplay.

  • A young girl holding a paper plate with colorful paint or marker designs, standing in a classroom. Other children are seated at tables with supplies like markers and cups.

    Tie Dye Chromatography

    Chromatography explores the separation of colors. Sign up for this workshop to engage in some art based chemistry and take home your own customized bucket hat.

  • Colorful straw bridge model on a school desk in classroom, with chairs, green chalkboard, and educational posters in background.

    Suspension Bridge Engineering Challenge

    In this hands-on workshop, you will design and construct your own suspension bridges using limited materials. This fun and educational activity will teach basic engineering principles, encourage creativity, and foster teamwork as students test the strength and stability of your creations.

  • Close-up of a robotic hand with white and gray details, positioned near a white medical or dental device.

    AI Adventures: A Fun and Safe Exploration

    In this mind opening workshop, you will learn about how AI works as well as some of the exciting things that can be done with current AI models. You will also learn AI model vulnerabilities and risks and how to use AI models safely.

  • A closed silver Apple laptop on a white desk with someone’s hands nearby.

    Spot The Phish

    In the ‘SPOT THE PHISH’ workshop, you will learn to identify phishing scams by analyzing real and fake emails to spot red flags like suspicious links etc. Through interactive activities and a phishing themed crossword, you will gain practical skills to stay safe online.

  • A small wind turbine model with four blades attached to a cone-shaped base on a wooden surface.

    Build a Wind Turbine

    Join Idaho Power to design and build a model wind turbine, then put your design to the test and measure how much electricity it can generate! We’re excited to see who can create the most POWERFUL wind turbine!

  • A young woman wearing a yellow safety helmet and orange safety vest standing in front of a construction site holding blueprints and looking thoughtfully at the building under construction.

    Design. Build. Inspire: Empowering Girls in Construction

    This workshop could have two parts:

    1) Career Exploration – Explore careers in construction with hands-on activities in engineering, design, and project management.

    2) Blueprint to Build – Participants build a small structure from 2D plans, then explore 3D modeling.

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What we do at TechGirlz

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Tech Zone

  • TechZone is a “trade show” where students meet 20-30 STEM companies, schools and organizations throughout Idaho.

    • Biomark

    • Idaho State Police Forensic Services

    • Idaho Power

    • Idaho National Laboratory

    • Women in Aviation

    • Micron

    • Boise Aquatic Science Lab

    • Intuit

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Tech Challenge

  • The Tech Challenge is a place to ideate, solve and pitch a solution to a real-world problem with the help of STEM industry mentors.

    • Finding a solution to hunger during COVID 

    • Designing a better to-go container 

    • Lighting a room with renewable energy

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Workshops

  • TechGirlz is a great place for educators to bring something new back to the classroom as well.

Get involved with TechGirlz

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    Volunteer

    Give your time, make a difference, and help shape the future of Idaho’s innovators.

    Make an impact
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    Donate

    Your support creates life-changing opportunities for girls and young women across Idaho.

    Support Idaho's girls
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    Become a Sponsor

    Corporate sponsors ensure that Idaho students receive continual STEM programming and education.

    Get involved

Still have a few questions?

Sponsor FAQ

  • Any company, nonprofit, or individual interested in supporting girls in STEM! We welcome sponsors from all industries who want to make a real difference.


  • Your sponsorship funds hands-on workshops, keynote speakers, Tech Challenges, TechZone activities, materials, and transportation—everything that makes TechGirlz a memorable, empowering day for middle school girls.

  • Sponsors are featured on event materials, signage, website, social media, and at the event itself. You can also engage directly with students through workshops or mentorship opportunities.

  • Absolutely! Sponsor a Tech Challenge, provide materials for workshops, cover bus transportation for schools, or support TechZone. We can tailor your sponsorship to match your goals.

  • Yes! Women Innovators is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations and sponsorships are tax-deductible.

  • Absolutely. We’ll prep you with orientation, guides, and ongoing support so you feel confident stepping into your role.

  • Click the Donate button and make a donation or contact us and we’ll chat with you about your sponsorship.

Still have a few questions?

Girls & Parents FAQ

  • TechGirlz is designed for middle school girls in 6th–8th grade, but all genders and identities are welcome.

  • Yes! Thanks to our sponsors and donors, attendance is completely free for all students.

  • Students participate in hands-on workshops in coding, engineering, AI, construction, and more. They also take part in a Tech Challenge, meet STEM professionals at TechZone, and get inspired by keynote speakers.

  • Not at all! TechGirlz is for all skill levels. Our workshops are designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in STEM.

  • TechGirlz is hosted on a local college campus. Exact dates and registration details are posted on the event page each year.

  • Yes! Parents can support the event by volunteering in workshops, helping with TechZone, or assisting with registration and logistics.

  • Registration opens on the TechGirlz event page. Spaces are limited, so we encourage signing up early!

Still have a few questions?

Volunteers FAQ

  • Anyone passionate about empowering girls in STEM! No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to mentor or support students.

  • Not at all. We provide orientation and guidance so you feel confident mentoring students, even if it’s your first time.

  • You can volunteer for a single event, a few workshops, or ongoing programs. We’ll help you find a role that fits your schedule.

  • Some prep and mentorship roles are virtual, but most workshops and event roles require in-person participation in Idaho.

  • Complete the Volunteer Interest Form, and we’ll match you with a role that fits your skills and availability.

  • Roles include mentoring in the Tech Challenge, facilitating workshops, staffing TechZone, assisting behind the scenes at events, and administrative tasks from home.

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