Our Community
A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation
Come and join our community of state-of-the-art chapters and get a taste of the dynamic student life that awaits you. Our chapters create an opportunity to bring STEMsapes to your community. Fill out the interest form today to and start your journey as a leader.
What Are the Requirements To Open A Club?
Organization
I have a host organization like a college, school, library, community center, or faith-based organization.
Access
I have access to internet and hardware like laptops, Chromebooks, or iPads.
Time
I have 2-6 hours to plan and host meetings & events each week. I can sustain this for the foreseeable future.
Background Check
I can pass the Youth for STEM Equity background check.
Commitment
I am dedicated to becoming an organization leader in my community and bring STEMscapes to classrooms.
To-Do
I am ready to undergo training and coordinate with Youth for STEM Equity's guidelines for a successful initiative.
Not STEM? Not a Problem
Anyone can start a Club - no STEM or leadership experience needed! Girls Who Code provides comprehensive resources and support to help you run a successful Club.
Curriculum
STEMsape curriculums featuring instructions, materials, guidance, interactive activities, flexible meeting reports and more.
Training & Support
A staff member dedicated to your Club, webinar training, and a help team to support you at every step.
Recruitment Resources
Posters, email templates, social media copy, and swag to help you promote your Club and recruit members.
100+
STUDENTS
100+
ACTIVITES
3
DISTRICTS
250,000+
DOLLARS RAISED
Benefits of opening a chapter
Opening a YSE chapter empowers students to build leadership skills, foster community impact, and connect with like-minded peers. Chapters provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to drive meaningful change while strengthening networks for future academic, professional, and personal growth.
Leadership
Career-Readiness
Volunteering
Impact
Chapter Spotlight
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State Chapter of Youth for STEM Equity has become one of the organization’s most impactful and fast-growing chapters, empowering students to lead with purpose and innovation. Through hands-on experiences and leadership opportunities, members have strengthened their professional skills, built meaningful networks, and made a lasting impact on their community. Two of the chapter’s most successful initiatives include a collaborative STEM escape room at West High School, engaging local students in interactive learning, and a campus event with Bill Nye, inspiring thousands to explore the power of equitable, experiential STEM education.
35+ Members
1000+ Students Impacted
Chapter Spotlight
Outstanding Results
Ohio State Chapter boasted enhanced rates in student satisfaction, meaningful development, and major community contributions. Involvement within YSE helped majors from computer science, engineering, business, to even dance further obtain their career goals whilst creating community impact within STEM education.
96%
Students Say YSE Is
A Meaning Experience
98%
Satisfaction Rate
100%
Students Say YSE Promoted Self-Development
