Women are underrepresented in STEM jobs, and COVID has further deepened the STEM gap. Data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that: 

• Women comprise 47% of all US workers but only 25% of STEM workers.
• At least 20% of women with STEM degrees do not participate in the STEM workforce.
• The STEM attrition problem is even more severe when considering racial, ethnic, and socio-economic barriers.

College women in STEM from underrepresented backgrounds would be served by having access to STEM-practicing mentors, developing professional skills required for success in the real world, joining cohort-based STEM communities, and building a network of STEM advocates. The unmet needs also include having access to a supportive environment that allows students to be fully engaged; to practice innovation; and to participate in group projects that mimic real-world work.

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Founded in 2020, Nvolve is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to increasing the participation of college women in technology, engineering, life sciences, and health careers by overcoming gender, racial and socioeconomic barriers. (www.NvolveMe.org) 

In collaboration with academic and industry partners, Nvolve uses unique approaches to mentoring, professional skill-building and experiential learning to prepare college women for successful STEM careers. Our program engages STEM students throughout the academic year --- providing them with a window into the real-world ways of working.

We are proud to be a fully volunteer-led organization and 100% of the tax-deductible donations from this campaign will be dedicated to student stipends.

You can read about what our students and their mentors have to say about their experiences with Nvolve in our latest newsletter. 2022 Graduates Yearbook — NVOLVE (nvolveme.org)

Nvolve's impact to date:

• 50 students from 9 colleges/universities 
• 70+ Mentors from various industries and academia
• 67% first generation college students
• 87% first generation-STEM college students
• 84% students of color
• 98% with community college start (all advancing to 4-year universities)
• 600+ mentoring hours by STEM practicing professional women (Twice monthly throughout the academic year)
• 180 workshops and group discussions focusing on cultivating leadership and communication skills
• 25 analytics, technical and science projects