Partner – Knowledge Economy Forum
Location – Vilnius and Klaipėda regions
Since 2024
Team STEAM was a leadership programme designed for girls aged 13 –16. The programme aimed not only to spark girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), but also to encourage them to challenge stereotypes and confidently explore career paths in engineering and technology — fields that have long been perceived as male–dominated.
The initiative hosted four day STEAM day–camps, offering hands–on workshops in fields like physics, robotics, chemistry, and programming, along with creative group challenges and visits to academic institutions. Co-created with local partners, the camps focused on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-confidence.
A key component of the project was the mentorship programme that followed the camps. Female scientists, engineers, and STEAM professionals shared their professional experience and provided guidance to the participants. These mentoring relationships helped girls better envision their future opportunities and question deeply rooted gender stereotypes. As one participant shared, “I started to see my future more clearly, and the mentorship helped me understand who I want to be.”
Team STEAM also strengthened connections between schools, national minority communities, universities, and the broader scientific ecosystem, encouraging girls to see themselves as future creators, researchers, and leaders.
Evaluation results demonstrated a significant impact. Participants reported increased self-confidence and greater interest in STEAM fields: 30% chose STEAM subjects at school more frequently, while the majority of girls confirmed higher levels of motivation and confidence following the programme.
During the project:
93 young female students (13–16) participated in the programme, almost half being from linguistically diverse regions
18 mentors (all women scientists, academics, or STEAM professionals) took part in project activities.
21 young female students participated in the mentorship programme