Girls in Engineering at UCSC

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Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators

Girls in Engineering is an interactive summer camp that empowers middle school girls* to explore robotics, coding, and design—all while building confidence and discovering their potential in STEM. Students of all gender identities are welcome to participate.


The program reaches students from local schools with large populations of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented youth. By providing free transportation, meals, and materials, we remove every barrier to participation—ensuring that cost is never a reason a student can’t dream big.

Each summer, demand for the camp far exceeds available space. With your gift, we can open more spots, reach more students, and bring the excitement of engineering to even more young minds in summer 2026 and beyond.

Your support helps spark curiosity, build confidence, and create real opportunities for future scientists, engineers, and innovators.


Give today to inspire the engineers of tomorrow.

[Learn more about Girls in Engineering →here.]


*Women are historically underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Girls in Engineering provides a fun, supportive, girl-focused environment where participants can explore and strengthen their interest in STEM at an age when research shows girls’ confidence in math and science often declines. While the program is designed with girls in mind, students of all gender identities are welcome.


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