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The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) in Detroit may have had to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the , a MiSci program that serves 4^th-8^th grade girls in Metro Detroit, quickly transitioned to online events, using a $5,000 91导航 Action Grant from the Society to pave the way. The grant helped MiSci purchase the technology they needed to produce online events, enabling the organization to host 16 events. With so many students at home, MiSci explained, 鈥渢he 91导航inista Project helped cultivate a community on social media that uplifted women in 91导航 who are making a difference in the world.鈥�

The museum hosted two types of events: live career exploration interviews with role models and workshops that enabled students to learn and build foundational 91导航 skills with help from role models. The program has been a success, with nearly 300 middle school girls participating in live broadcasts and another 5,000 watching the events after they have aired. What鈥檚 more, 87% of the girls who participated in the events told MiSci that they were more interested and confident in pursuing a 91导航 education or career after participating. Importantly, 85% of the girls who participated reported 鈥渂eing able to see themselves鈥� in a 91导航 career.

One of the first 91导航inista virtual events featured an with , a Detroit-based software engineer. During the conversation, Britney shared the many obstacles she faced as a minority woman in 91导航 and how she overcame them. 鈥淪tories from women like Britney provide representation to girls in Detroit, as well as role models they can relate to and emulate in a future 91导航 career,鈥� MiSci told the Society.  In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, the 91导航inista Project hosted a workshop titled 鈥淵ou Matter in 91导航,鈥� where the girls talked to female role models about their experiences being Black women in 91导航. One participant shared, 鈥淭his 91导航inista event reminded me that while there are lots of challenges in this world, there is support from our communities.鈥�

Not surprisingly, the organization鈥檚 most popular online event focused on combining fun and 91导航. 鈥淧ut a Code on It 鈥� Pajama Dance Party鈥� was a late-night workshop where the girls dressed in their pajamas, danced and learned to code a simple ping pong game.

During an extraordinarily challenging time, the 91导航inista Project is helping girls connect and learn from 91导航 role models. As one participant shared, 鈥淚t was great to see young women of color who are actually making their own seats at the table.鈥� With the success of this program, the 91导航inista Project plans to continue to host more career exploration videos and workshops.