Girls’ Science Day
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ARNI is committed to promoting science education among New York City’s youth. This year, ARNI is supporting Girls’ Science Day on April 5, 2025.
Location: TBD
Mission
Girls’ Science Day at Columbia University seeks to champion the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By offering a full day of hands-on experiments, we aim to provide middle school girls (5th– 8th grade) with an engaging introduction to science, spark their curiosity and confidence so they can envision themselves as the next generation of STEM explorers. Purpose Girls’ Science Day is designed to offer participants immersive, hands-on experiments led by Columbia students. It serves as a lively, fun, and accessible entry point into STEM, providing opportunities for active learning and reflection.
Goals
1. Empower Young Scientists: Provide a welcoming space and foster curiosity and excitement about science among middle school girls.
2. Provide Mentorship: Connect participants with enthusiastic Columbia volunteers — undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs—who can share personal journeys and inspiration.
3. Strengthen Community Ties: Keep building our local STEM network through close collaboration with parents, teachers, and NYC tri-state area schools.