Eureka! is an intensive, long-term program that brings girls, including many who will be first-generation college applicants, onto local               college/university campuses for a rigorous, STEM-based summer program. Girls begin the program as rising eighth graders (a time when many girls   typically lose interest in STEM) and continue through high school graduation.

   The Model:

         Year 1: The Eureka! model begins with a cohort of 25 rising eighth graders. The girls’ high-touch experience takes place on a university campus over a four week non-residential summer camp that immerses participants in STEM learning.

   Year 2: The cohort (now 9th graders) experience a second four week on-campus summer learning experience, building upon their first year learnings.

   Year 3:  Students (10th graders) begin mentoring (near-peer) the first-year girls as well as continuing STEM learning and beginning

their preparation for internships.

   Year 4-5: During 11th and 12th grade participants focus on internships, career pathways and college planning with their adult mentor.