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Women in Science (WiSci)

Only 26% of STEM jobs are held by women in STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Worldwide, women represent only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study. The WiSci Girls STEAM Camp aims to help bridge that gap through access to education, mentorship opportunities, and transformational leadership training.

1. Only 26%

   of STEM jobs are held by women

2. 35%

   of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women

3. 1000+

   girls have been trained in our WiSci Camps

Opportunity of a Lifetime

WiSci Girls’ STEAM Camps are an elite opportunity for secondary school girls from around the world to dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Mathematics) subjects alongside their peers and develop their leadership skills in a unique cross-cultural environment, with all expenses paid.

WiSci Camps are a safe, supportive, and girl-centered environment, bringing together 100 teen girls from three or more countries, to live and learn together for up to two weeks  while exploring their interests in STEM. Camps include expert facilitators in STEM and girls’ leadership who provide a first-class classroom curriculum, mentorship opportunities, and skills training. Campers learn to value taking risks and to bounce back after failing, in a fun camp environment.

Since 2015, WiSci Camps have been made possible thanks to private-public partnerships between Girl Up and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, Intel, Google, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and many other incredible partners who are committed to closing the gender gap in STEAM.

Wisci Camps 2023

WiSci México

U.S. Camper & Counselor Applications Are Open!

WiSci México will be hosted in México City, México at the Universidad de Valle de México Coyoacán Campus from July 1 – 8th, 2023. This camp will bring together up to 100 girls ages 15-18 from México, the United States, and additional Northern Central American countries.

WiSci México has been made possible thanks to private-public partnerships between Girl Up, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships, the U.S. Embassy in México, Google, TE Connectivity Foundation, and Infinite Computer Solutions. Selected campers do not need to pay to participate because of the financial contributions of these partners. Partners will cover housing accommodations, food, and travel support.

To apply as a 2023 WiSci México U.S. camper, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Have an interest in exploring STEAM
• Self-identify as a girl
• Be 15-18 years old by July 1, 2023
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen currently living in the United States
• Have advanced language level proficiency in Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci Camp in-person from June 30th – July 8th, 2023 in México City, México 
• Have at least one year of high school/preparatory school remaining after WiSci Camp

To apply as a 2023 WiSci México U.S. counselor, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Have an interest in reducing the gender gap in STEAM and motivating girls to pursue STEAM
• Identify as a woman
• Be at least 20 years old and no older than 28 years old by July 1, 2023
• Have completed at least one year of college AND be currently enrolled OR recently graduated (within 5 years) from a college or university
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen currently living in the United States
• Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci Counselor Training from June 27th – June 30th, 2022 in-person in México City, México 
• Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci Camp from July 1st – 8th, 2022 in-person in México City, México 
• Have advanced language level proficiency in Spanish
• Have experience in leading youth programs or activities as a University student or professional

WiSci México 2023 Camper Application: Click here to apply to be a U.S. camper!*

WiSci México 2023 Counselor Application: Click here to apply to be a U.S. counselor!*

Please email wisci@girlup.org if you have any questions about being a 2023 WiSci México U.S. camper or counselor.

*Kindly note that you must have a Google account in order to complete your application.

WiSci México tendrá lugar en la Ciudad de México, en la Universidad del Valle de México Campus Coyoacán, del primero al 8 de julio de 2023. Este campamento reunirá a casi cien chicas de entre 15 y 18 años de edad de México, Estados Unidos y otros países de Latinoamérica.

WiSci México ha sido posible gracias a la alianza público-privada entre Girl Up, la Oficina de Alianzas Globales del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos y la Embajada de Estados Unidos en México, Google, TE Connectivity Foundation, and Infinite Computer Solutions. Sus contribuciones financieras han hecho posible que el campamento no tenga costo alguno para sus participantes. Esto incluye alojamiento, comidas y apoyos en transporte.

Para participar como campista estadounidense en el WiSci México 2023, deberás cumplir con los siguientes requisitos: 

• Tener interés en explorar las áreas STEAM.
• Identificarse como mujer.
• Tener al menos 20 años de edad antes del 1 de julio de 2023.
• Ser ciudadana estadounidense y residir en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.  
• Tener un nivel avanzado de español (leído, escrito y hablado).
• Poder asistir al campamento WiSci  en persona del 30 de junio al 8 de julio de 2023.
• Ser estudiante de preparatoria y tener al menos un año por cursar después del campamento WiSci.
• Tener un esquema completo de vacunación contra COVID-19.

Para participar como consejera estadounidense del WiSci México 2023, deberás cumplir con los siguientes requisitos: 

• Tener interés en reducir la brecha de género en STEAM y motivar a las niñas para que se dediquen a carreras STEAM.
• Identificarse como mujer.
• Tener al menos 19 años y no más de 28 al 1 de julio de 2023.
• Haber cursado al menos un año de estudios universitarios y estar inscrita actualmente o haberse graduado de la universidad recientemente (en los últimos 5 años).
• Ser ciudadana estadounidense y residir en los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.
• Asistir a toda la duración del curso de formación para consejeras WiSci en persona del 27 al 30 de junio de 2023 en la Ciudad de México.
• Asistir al campamento WiSci en persona del 1ro al 8 de julio de 2023 en la Ciudad de México.
• Tener un nivel avanzado de español e inglés (verbal y escrito).
• Tener experiencia en la conducción de programas o actividades juveniles como estudiante o profesional.
• Tener un esquema completo de vacunación contra COVID-19.

Convocatoria para campistas del WiSci México 2023: ¡Aplica para ser una campista estadounidense! 

Convocatoria para consejeras del WiSci México 2023: ¡Aplica para ser una consejera estadounidense! 

Puedes mandar un correo a wisci@girlup.org si tienes preguntas sobre cómo convertirte en campista o consejera estadounidense del WiSci México 2023.

Camp SUCCESS

Invest in Girls

To date, WiSci Camps have trained 1000+ girls from 38 countries around the world. A recent impact survey shows that 90% of campers improved their leadership skills as a result of WiSci Camp. Of the WiSci alumni who are now completing their tertiary (University/College) education, 78% are studying STEAM subjects!

Past camps involved girls from: Kosovo, Oregon, Estonia, Namibia, Georgia, Malawi, Peru, Rwanda, Morocco, Panama, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines!

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Current Partners

2023 Partners