🏆 SheSTEAM is an Award-Winning Initiative! SheBuilds-Chattanooga-Winner of the TechX Awards – Tech for Social Good Award
The 7th Annual TechX Awards hosted by the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) took place on September 24, 2026, at The Wolford at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are honored to be recognized for using technology and STEAM education to create opportunities, inspire innovation, and expand access for girls in Chattanooga, TN
Empowering Girls Across Africa and the United States.
Building Futures. Transforming STEAM.
Since 2023, SheSTEAM has inspired over 1,000+ girls across Africa and the United States.
Next Stop
Durban, South Africa 🇿🇦
February 16-21, 2027
Join us in South Africa for an international SheSTEAM experience bringing together girls, educators, women in STEAM, universities, industry leaders, and community partners.
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Global Impact
Experience hands-on STEAM learning, innovation, mentorship, university engagement, cultural experiences, and opportunities to build connections across Africa and the United States.
What's Happening Now
SheSTEAM
Summit
February 16-21, 2027 Durban, South Africa
Register for Interest Call or Receive Recording.
Register for Interest Call or Receive Recording.
After School Programming
Hands-on STEAM learning for girls, right after school. Click link below to learn more or volunteer today!
SheBuilds
2027
March 2027
A day of hands-on engineering challenges for girls, powered by volunteer engineers.
A day of hands-on engineering challenges for girls, powered by volunteer engineers.
Metro Atlanta Event
Coming soon Help shape our next Atlanta-area event — tell us what your community needs. Tell us what you'd like to see.
About SheSteam
SheSTEAM is an initiative of the African Research Collaborative (ARC) dedicated to creating pathways for Black girls in Africa to thrive in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
Our mission is to:
- Celebrate Black women leaders in STEAM as role models.
- Expose girls to hands-on labs, design challenges, and new technologies.
- Equip teachers with classroom resources.
- Inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Our Impact
- 1,000+ girls reached since 2023
- 100+ teachers trained in STEAM education
- 20+ partners and sponsors engaged
- International expansion with 2025 Ghana launch
SheSTEAM 2027
SheBuilds 2026
Chattanooga
Join us for SheSTEAM Summit 2027
Durban, South Africa
Join us in South Africa for an international SheSTEAM experience bringing together girls, educators, women in STEAM, universities, industry leaders, and community partners.
Experience hands-on STEAM learning, innovation, mentorship, university engagement, cultural experiences, and opportunities to build connections across Africa and the United States.
Experience hands-on STEAM learning, innovation, mentorship, university engagement, cultural experiences, and opportunities to build connections across Africa and the United States.
Happening March 14, 2026!
Supporting Subheading
Building the next generation of STEAM leaders takes a village. Universities, corporations, government agencies, and community organizations all play a role.
Donate
NEW: Donate $35+ and receive an exclusive SheSTEAM T-shirt!
All donations help empower the next generation. T-shirts mailed in the United States and South Africa.
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📲 Year-round mentorship, resources, and STEAM learning
Inspirational Transformations
Discover the success stories of young women who have thrived through our programs.
Alicia's Journey
Alicia struggled with confidence in math but joined our mentorship program. With support, she excelled, achieving top scores and inspiring peers to follow her path.
Fatima's Dream
Fatima aimed to pursue engineering. After attending our workshops, she gained practical skills and landed an internship, propelling her dreams into reality.
Data & Findings
We track impact and share what works. Explore our data analysis and findings to see how SheSTEAM is shifting futures in Africa.
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