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"I fly because every time I get in my airplane I am pushing myself to become a better version of myself. Flying requires you to be a good listener, detail-oriented, and build a value system which is constantly requiring you to evaluate your skill and accept constructive criticism from others. It has built faith in myself and has allowed me to listen to that voice inside which says this is a blast and shows me what I am capable of. I want to be that encourager of other girls and women who think that aviation is something that could be fun to be a part of but never give it a second thought."

"We use aviation to entertain and educate girls about their limitless opportunities for personal growth."

"Sterling was aware that there was a significant gap in the formative space of play. Because of this, she was motivated to spend a year of research with over 100 children in order to develop GoldieBlox: a construction toy for girls."

"Special announcement: The first ever Girls With Wings scholarship winner has completed her Private Pilot Certification! Brenda recently graduated from San Jose University and is now looking for a career in the aviation industry. "

"Congratulations to our winners for the 2012 Summer Girls With Wings Scholarship award."

Girls With Wings™ Scholarship

there is an effort to show the human aspects of engineering such as creativity and finding solutions to issues related to energy and the environment. The university has several programs aimed at reaching younger girls, including after-school aerospace and robotics clubs at about eight area elementary and middle schools. A couple of the clubs are all-female.

Collaborative network seeking to further female participation in STEM through maximization of public and private resources, also through the work of regional chapters

Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity and Society, whose mission is to teach women and girls to negotiate.

This site is designed specifically for middle school girls to see all the applications and benefits of an engineering degree.

"3D-Printed "Magic Arms" Help Little Girl Play and Hug 2-year-old Emma wanted to play with blocks, but a condition called arthrogryposis meant she couldn't move her arms. So researchers at a Delaware hospital 3D printed a durable custom device with the tiny, lightweight custom parts she needed. Emma calls them her "magic arms.""

"The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics hopes its online radio series featuring stories of fascinating women scientists, engineers, and educators will inspire girls-including those with disabilities-to pursue STEM careers."

Women In STEM High School Aerospace Scholars Engineer your dream job. The Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school juniors to jump-start their futures and explore the possibilities of a major or career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Participants begin their adventure in an online community. The project culminates with a summer experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Collaborate with girls from across the country and female NASA engineers and interns. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2012.

Wind is one important source of alternative energy. In this activity, kids create their own wind turbine and attach it to a Hot Wheels Car. Then they can use a fan to power the turbines so their cars can move! Wind is a great alternate to fuel since fuel pollutes the air and is nonrenewable. Because wind is a renewable energy source, we will never run out! However, as the girls at Girlstart discovered from testing their own cars, there are some cons to powering a car with wind.

NASA G.I.R.L.S. Mentoring Project - Registration Now Open To jump start the future of potential explorers, Women@NASA has created a 5-week summer mentoring project that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for middle school girls. Participants will get to explore the possibilities of a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Click here for more information. Registration closes June 15th, and mentoring occurs July 9-August 10.

The topic is Weight and Balance, an important principal not only here on earth but in space too! We feature Ruth, an Air Force Loadmaster who performs the calculations and plans cargo and passenger placement to keep the aircraft within permissible center of gravity limits throughout the flight.

"My name is Amy Blechman and I am the 2008 Scholarship recipient. Winning the Girls with Wings scholarship meant the world to me because it allowed me to further my training and I was able to afford my first solo flight! That was the best experience of my life thus far and it gave me an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment and a smile from ear to ear that made it difficult to make my radio calls!"

"Wings 'n Things is hosted annually by the Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN beginning the first Friday in November ( Nov 2, 3, 4 for 2012). It is a 3 day camping weekend showcasing the dynamic world of aviation especially for youth ages 5 to 18. Aviation enthusiasts gather to share their knowledge and interests with youth groups and families throughout Florida and the southeast. Activities support Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Royal Rangers badge requirements and peak the interest of kids who just like airplanes."

"Although young women currently make up only 18 percent of engineering majors, there are many bright spots including such disciplines as biomedical and environmental engineering, where in 2011 these fields awarded 39 percent and 44 percent of their degrees, respectively, to women."

Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman to earn a pilot certificate on March 8, 1910. Goyer launched the events in 2010 to celebrate the centennial and to encourage more women to become pilots by introducing a record number of nonpilot girls and women to flying during the year.