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Girls STEM Institute (GSI)

Girls STEM Institute (GSI) provides  scholars aged 7-18 who are underrepresented in STEM fields, with a particular focus on Black girls, an opportunity to develop an understanding of mathematics and other STEM concepts in a meaningful and culturally grounded context. Within GSI’s rich, rigorous, relevant, and ​supportive​ context, young ladies have the freedom to grow ​interpersonally ​and ​intellectually.

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WHO WE ARE

GSI provides girls ages 7-18 an opportunity to develop an understanding of mathematics and other STEM concepts in a meaningful and culturally grounded context. 

OUR MISSION

To transform communities by empowering young girls of color to become leaders, innovators, and educators who use STEM as a tool for personal and social change.

PROGRAM/EVENTS

Girls STEM Institute is open and available to all individuals, regardless of gender or race.  

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VOLUNTEER WITH GSI

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STEM INSTITUTE APPLICATION

Our Upcoming Summer Institute

application opening on 1/13/26.

  

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Founder and Executive Director

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Dr. Crystal Hill Morton is a nationally recognized scholar, servant-leader, and advocate for equity in STEM and mathematics education. A former mathematics teacher, she now serves as Professor of Mathematics Education in the IU School of Education at Indianapolis.  

 

Guided by Marian Wright Edelman’s principle that “service is the rent we pay for living,” Dr. Morton has built a career grounded in access and empowerment for all while centering the humanity and brilliance of Black girls and their families. Through the integration of her research, teaching, and service, Dr. Morton fosters transformative and inclusive spaces where all youth and particularly Black girls, feel affirmed, inspired, and equipped to reach their full potential. 

Meet Crystal Morton

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WHY GIVE to Girls STEM Institute?

  1. Only two percent of scientists and engineers are Black women.

  2. The percentage of women of color – particularly Black and Hispanic workers – in the industry stands at single digits. Within a decade, America will be short 1 million STEM professionals.

  3. African American girls only represent 5% of AP math and science students, but 8% of those enrolled in basic mathematics and science classes.

  4. Educational professionals steer African American girls away from rigorous math and science courses in high schools.

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STEM Institute Goals

Girls STEM Institute strives to change these statistics by providing young ladies of color an opportunity to engage with rigorous and relevant mathematics and other STEM concepts in an environment that will not only support their academic development but their emotional and social development.  Our goal is to increase the flow of underrepresented groups to upper-level mathematics courses as well as other STEM-related degrees and careers.

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