Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) and Robotics Programs

This month’s spotlight video features the Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) after-school program at Starkville High School, which encourages girls to participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses.

Starkville promotes STEM through two programs: One is called BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology), and it uses robotics design to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM. The other program is called SeaPerch, and it is an underwater robotics program that teaches students to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle.

Students use the skills they learn through these programs to compete in state and regional robotics competitions. Starkville routinely wins or places in the top spots at these competitions.

You will see in this video how Starkville is inspiring girls to consider careers in STEM.