G2ROW STEM: Girls and Guys Realizing Opportunities with STEM

G2ROW STEM is a STEM extended learning program for high-need middle school students (grades 5-8), particularly females and minorities underrepresented in STEM careers. The program provides hands-on, project-based learning experiences through three main components: (1) Afterschool STEM Clubs meeting 2 days/week for 2 hours using Engineering Everywhere curriculum (112 contact hours annually), (2) monthly Saturday STEM sessions with 15 students per school for 5 hours (35 contact hours annually), and (3) theme-based Summer Camps for 2-3 weeks, 5 hours/day (75 contact hours annually), totaling 222 hours of STEM extended learning annually. Students work in groups of up to 30 in afterschool clubs and 15 in Saturday/summer sessions, led by two STEM teachers per school who receive professional development in Engineering Everywhere curriculum, project-based learning through Buck Institute, and ongoing support through monthly STEM professional learning communities. The program includes STEM field trips, industry partnerships, mentoring from STEM professionals and university students, and family engagement events.