Creating Curious & Confident STEM Leaders:
Support High School & Undergraduate Participants in WiSTEM Summer Programs
Inspiring curiosity, fostering a sense of belonging, and building confidence in STEM career pathways happen beyond the classroom.
Help WiSTEM inspire and advance the next generation of our STEM workforce with summer programming scholarships for high school and undergraduate students.
Women in STEM (WiSTEM) is broadening participation in STEM by creating an inspired and curious community of confident STEM leaders.
We’re not just about science, technology, engineering, and math—we’re about unleashing the power of curiosity. Imagine a vibrant community where inspired minds collide, where STEM leaders emerge with confidence and passion.
Our Mission: To ignite the spark in every student, regardless of gender, and propel them toward STEM greatness. From pre-college to undergraduates, we’re here to fuel your STEM journey.
WiSTEM is fundraising for STEM Learning Scholarships to support high school students to participate in summer camps and undergraduate students to participate in the WiSTEM Externship, where they will expand their STEM learning beyond the classroom, make connections to expand their networks, and gain professional and career skills for their STEM future. STEM Learning Scholarships will help offset registration fees and/or travel expenses for participants.
Past high school campers shared the impact of the WiSTEM camp experience:
“This experience opened my eyes to new possibilities to grow in my learning. Not only did I meet new people and make friends, but the experience made considering college and careers feel more manageable.”
“I was able to grow and develop my skills as an engineer through this camp! I would really recommend it and most definitely come back again!”
"I enjoyed learning about different kinds of ways sustainability contributes to the world and engineering. I liked being able to talk to real people about their jobs."
"The role models were incredible, and I hope they keep volunteering so they can share their expertise with our next generation of women in STEM! THEY ARE AWESOME!!"
Your gift of any amount will incredibly impact our STEM students' learning and future STEM career success.
For our high school campers:
* $25 provides materials for hands-on engineering design challenges throughout their camp experience.
* $100 supports a partial camp scholarship, reducing the overall camp cost.
* $200 supports a full scholarship to attend a WiSTEM high school day camp at no cost.
* $600 supports a full scholarship to attend a themed week of WiSTEM day camps at no cost.
For our undergraduate students:
* $25 supports a t-shirt giveaway to recognize completion of the WiSTEM Externship.
* $50 supports weekly webinars to connect students with STEM role models.
* $500 supports a full scholarship to participate in the WiSTEM Summer Externship at no cost.
Learn more about Women in STEM (WiSTEM) at https://womeninstem.utexas.edu...
Learn more about WiSTEM Summer Camps & Academies at https://womeninstem.utexas.edu...
Learn more about the WiSTEM Externship at https://womeninstem.utexas.edu...
Gifts to WiSTEM Summer Programs contribute to...
Advocates 📣
Community Advocates
Generated 3281 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401Soh Nishiyama
Generated 302 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672Luke Mastrian
Generated 339 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348David Griffin
Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515Randall Ford
Generated 113 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825Anna Boxall
Generated 295 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765Mark Carella
Generated 130 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717Victoria Mena
Generated 97 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560Sam Zarou
Generated 71 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260Katelyn Rood
Generated 174 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233
Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 232
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Rizky Pratama – 29
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,338
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
Winners will be announced on May 1.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraLonghorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!
Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.
Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraFinal hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 231
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon – 25
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,288
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraHere’s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Current Leaders
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts
3. David Griffin - 48 gifts
4. Jacob - 27 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950
2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428
3. David Griffin - $9,695
4. Randall Ford - $5,475
5. Mark Carella - $3,567
Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!
36 days ago by Pablo MoraWe’re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and there’s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts
3. David Griffin - 26 gifts
4. Jacob - 18 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943
2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960
3. David Griffin - $4,945
4. Randall Ford - $4,375
5. Emily Quigley - $2,376
A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.
Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!
36 days ago by Pablo Mora