Why I started MS. stem

This is my story.

Every chapter, every workshop, every kid who leaves with a working circuit — it started somewhere personal. Here's mine.

Founder of MS. stem
Adelaide Lee: Founder of MS. stem

Where it started

My grandfather was an aerospace engineer and introduced me to math at a very young age. Because of him, I fell in love with building things and problem-solving at the age of 5.

What was missing

I've been to four different schools in the past four years. Throughout my time, I was never given hands-on opportunities to explore my interests in STEM, especially as a girl. I hope to give middle school girls the opportunity I never had to explore their interests and discover their passion early.

"Every girl deserves to know she can build things."

Why MS. stem, why now

The summer after my sophomore year, I walked into a STEM summer program and saw that there were only 10 girls out of 60 students. From there on out, I knew that I needed to make a change. I hope that whenever someone walks into one of our workshops, they feel endless support and embrace the fact that they can make a difference!

Where we're headed

Our goal is to establish more chapters, reach more countries, and get more girls to see themselves as builders.

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