Opportunity
Girls deserve to have the same rights to opportunity as anyone else. Unfortunately, girls typically do not have the same opportunities to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Fortunately, one foundation is setting out to ensure this changes. Creating Opportunities for Girls (or COG) understands that girls are historically underrepresented in STEM fields. The female shortage is attributed to two factors; women are studying STEM fields in college at a lower rate than men, and many women who earn STEM degrees go on to work in other fields. COG closes the STEM achievement gap by using innovative programs and exploratory experiences to prepare girls in 6th -12th grade for a wide range of STEM-related industries. COG’s vision is to create a shift in the way the world views girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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