PhillyGEMS: Girls Educated in Math and Science

Educating and empowering girls to pursue careers in STEM fields

PhillyGEMS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and educating them on STEM fields - science, technology, engineering and math - with the hopes of encouraging them to pursue careers in these areas. Women continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields. By bringing speakers - women who are in STEM careers - girls are enlightened and inspired in a relaxed and fun environment. Hands-on experiences and Q&A time make the experience unforgettable.
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Primary Care and Women's Health with Jennifer Kostacos, MD

PhillyGEMS is back, after a couple of scheduling issues. Let's continue learing about STEM fields at the library! There are so many types of medical doctors and many career paths within the field of medicine. Let's hear from a primary care doctor, who is now a business owner after opening her own practice. We will have a hands on activity, and you can ask questions and have a snack.

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Pediatric Dentistry with Yasmina D Wright, DDS - Copy

PhillyGEMS returns to the library! Let's get this school year kicked off with talking about a career in pediatric dentistry. Our teeth are so important and we need to always take excellent care of them. Dr. Yasmina may just give us some tips! We will have a hands on activity, and you can ask questions and have a snack.

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Chemical Engineering with Paulina Fernandez

Join us and learn about chemical engineering with Paulina Fernandez! We will have a hands on activity, and you can ask questions and have a snack!

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Software Development

Come learn about Software Development with Izzy Moriguchi, software engineer, experience a hands on activity, ask questions, and have a snack!

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Biology In and Out of the Classroom

Come hear Cecilia Kim, Upper School Biology Teacher at Germantown Academy talk about her career path, from genetics research to biology teacher!

Disease Research and Epidemiology with Megan O'Brien, PhD, MPH

Come hear about disease research and epidemiology, experience a hands on activity, ask questions, and have a snack!

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All About Nursing with Indira Kwaadu, RN, BSN

Come hear about Indira's career in nursing, learn about first aid, experience hands on demonstrations, ask questions, and have a snack!

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All About Doctoring with Dr. Jennifer Kostacos

Dr. Jen shared her experience with doctoring throughout her career!

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Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Yasmina

Dr. Yasmina, pediatric dentist, shared with us her journey and all about keeping our teeth healthy!

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Chemical Engineering

Paulina Fernandez, chemical engineer, shares her experience and makes a concoction with the girls.

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Software Development

Software developer Izzy Moriguchi shares her experience about her career.

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Biology Beyond the Classroom

Upper school biology teacher, Cecilia Kim, shares her path into the classroom via genetics research at CHOP

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February PhillyGEMS at the Library

PhillyGEMS successful once more at the Elkins Park Library with Dr. Megan O'Brien.

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PHILLYGEMS SUCCESSFUL AT ELKINS PARK LIBRARY

PhillyGEMS debuts it's speaker series with Indira Kwaadu, BSN, RN at the Elkins Park Library!

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  • Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States