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The FabFems Project

The FabFems Project. A cyberlearning community to connect females in the STEM pipeline. Welcome. Project Overview. Major Activities Role model d atabase Cyberlearning platform Program implementation via NGCP Collaboratives Partners National Girls Collaborative Project, EdLab Group

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The FabFems Project

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  1. The FabFems Project A cyberlearning community to connect females in the STEM pipeline

  2. Welcome

  3. Project Overview Major Activities • Role model database • Cyberlearning platform • Program implementation via NGCP Collaboratives Partners • National Girls Collaborative Project, EdLab Group • Platform Shoes Forum/dba Zoey’s Room • Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program Funded by The Motorola Foundation, Innovation Generation grant

  4. Agenda • Introduction and Overview • Platform Tools Tour • Project Benefits and Evaluation • Questions and Answers

  5. FabFems.org

  6. FabFems Profile

  7. Platform Tools - zoeysroom.org ZR Portal Zoey’s Room Tec Treks

  8. Zoeysroom.org Tutorial

  9. Benefits for Girls • Connections to FabFems • Virtual peer group and FabFems communication • Safe, moderated space • Post and blog on message board • Participate in STEM-centric challenges via Tec-Treks

  10. Benchmark and Final Survey (100 members sampled) Science • 60% knew the definition of a “nanosponge.” • 58% knew the definition of “bunny suit” in terms of what scientists wear in lab rooms. • 65% knew the difference between toxic/not toxic chemical household products to the environment. Technology • 65% could identify a jpeg photo. • 54% knew that DSL was the fastest mode of connection. • 89% knew the correct definition of  “www”. • 71% knew the correct way to upload a digital image to a computer. Engineering • 87% knew the definition of a robot. • 70% knew what function robot sensors carry out. • 70% knew what kind of tasks robots can perform that humans can’t.   Math • 89% knew the difference between short-term and long-term savings. • 41% knew the correct formula for a person’s net worth (46% got it wrong).

  11. Benefits for Programs and Collaboratives • Access to online tools • Training and support for role model resources • Build your network and contacts • Corporate connections • Quality program content

  12. Benefits for FabFems • Outreach • Soft skills practice • Community of STEM professionals • Opportunity to give back • Corporate employee engagement and satisfaction

  13. The FabFems Project Evaluation • Purpose – investigate implementation and impact over two years of funding • Measuring outcomes • Deliverables (websites, directory, curriculum) • FabFems • Girls • Data collection • Surveys, observation, interviews, metrics

  14. Contact and Support General Questions:info@fabfems.org Grant Support: Laura Enman, Program Manager, EdLab Group lenman@edlabgroup.org Zoey’s Room Support: Kaley Stephens, Content Manager Liaison, Platform Shoes Forum psfprogram@gmail.com

  15. Questions?

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