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We need more girls and women in STEM

You can help make that happen

SheTech Explorer Day is a free, full-day career discovery day for high school girls. They’ll explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on workshops, a real-world challenge and more!

Thanks for a fantastic SheTech 2024! Stay tuned for more details on SheTech 2025.

SheTech Registration is open!

Have questions? Email cathy@women-innovators.org

When women lead, we all benefit

Connect the dots between STEM, passion and real-world careers

STEM is about solving real human problems. We need diversity and different perspectives to find those solutions. We need girls and women in STEM.

Join us in supporting the next generation of innovators!

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Highlights from SheTech

Empowering the next generation of innnovators

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    Workshops

    SheTech presents a wide range of career workshops – including many you may never have heard of – to expand perspectives on all that’s possible with STEM.

  • College and university booths at an indoor event, with students and representatives engaging at tables covered with university banners and promotional materials.

    Tech Zone

    TechZone is a “trade show” where students meet 20-30 STEM companies, schools and organizations throughout Idaho.

  • Panel discussion at Boise State University with four women seated on stage behind microphones, and a woman at the podium.

    Tech Challenge

    The Tech Challenge is a place to ideate, solve and pitch a solution to a real-world problem with the help of STEM industry mentors.

  • Group of young women gathered around a table with laptops and coffee cups at an indoor event or conference.

    Career Panels

    Students get to hear from STEM professionals across a variety of industries and ask questions so they can learn more about what it's like to work in a STEM field

Contact us

800+ students across Idaho have attended SheTech

“My favorite part was definitely the scholarship hacks. No one has ever explained those things to me, so it was extremely useful to me.”

-SheTech Participant

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Explore 2025 Workshops

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    Picture Yourself in a Green Career!

    When you envision your future, do you have an important job that makes a positive difference in the world, high demand for your kind of work, a comfortable living wage, and a healthy work-life balance? Explore the amazing world of “green” jobs at this interactive session. If you have a device to get online, please bring it.

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    STEM & Teaching careers

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a teacher? Join two STEM teachers who help students ignite a passion in a variety of STEM careers. You will have the opportunity to explore different STEM stations and challenges that model different STEM careers that start in the classroom!

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    Yoga and Sound Healing

    Open up to your full potential through yoga and sound healing. Explore how the mind works and how relaxation through sound healing can help create original thought and innovation. Enjoy a feel good yoga class followed by super relaxing sound bath.

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    CRASH! BOOM! BANG! Well, now what?

    Participants will be grouped together to solve a civil engineering problem. Witness and discuss possible solutions or catastrophic failures!

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    Colorful Chemistry

    Use an unexpected vegetable to create a work of art with chemistry!

    Hint: it’s not a banana

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    Allow Me to Introduce Myself... A Micro-Movie Making Adventure

    In this hands-on session we will create animated introductions to our future selves.

  • Close-up of a blue printed circuit board with various electronic components including capacitors, resistors, and an integrated circuit.

    Chip, Chip, Hooray!

    Get ready to dive into the exciting world of semiconductors! In this workshop, you’ll explore how semiconductors are made and discover their real-world applications in industries like healthcare, agriculture, and more. Through fun, hands-on activities, you’ll team up with others to build circuits using Arduinos, breadboards, LEDs, and other essential components. Along the way, you’ll learn about career pathways in semiconductors and electronics and see how these technologies shape our lives and inspire future innovations.

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    Code your own Retro Arcade Game

    Create your own retro-style arcade game by programming with Microsoft MakeCode AND take your game home with you on your phone!

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    Build a Wind Turbine

    Join Idaho Power to design and build a model wind turbine, then put your design to the test and measure how much electricity it can generate! We’re excited to see who can create the most POWERFUL wind turbine!

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    Biomechanics: Your Body in Motion!

    Graduate students from the Boise Applied Biomechanics of Infants (BABI) Lab with discussion what biomechanics is and the tools we use in the BABI lab. The students will then participate in a Arm wrestling competition using some of the tools to measure muscle activation during the competition.

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    Human Tumor Pathology 101

    We will look at the role of an anatomic pathologist in the care of patients with tumors. Get to see representative samples of tissue hands on and under the microscope.

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    Shape, Pour, Plant: Crafting Concrete Flowerpots

    In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own concrete flowerpots! We will walk through construction safety measures, learn how to build concrete forms, mix basic concrete, and pour the concrete to form sturdy, unique flowerpots.

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    Balloon Powered Cars

    In this hands-on activity, you’ll design, build and test a balloon powered car. Work with a team to learn the engineering design process, and apply Newton’s Third Law while creating and testing a balloon powered car.

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    Financial Literacy Workshop

    Money Moves: Level Up Your Financial Game!

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    Empowering You Through Design Thinking

    In this workshop, you’ll discover how design thinking helps UX designers solve real-world problems. Through fun activities and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to apply design thinking to your own life. Get ready for some exciting hands-on activities and creative challenges!

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    STEaM in the Fire Service

    Mechanics of forcing a door, medical math, and pump calculations. Along with other demos for what we do in the Fire and EMS world.

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    Your Voice Matters! Arm Yourself with an Innovative Mindset

    We need YOU, our young women leaders, to speak up with your ideas and help solve our world’s greatest problems! In our workshop, we’re going to start from the inside and move out. You’ll learn about what makes up an innovative mindset and then you’ll get to practice what you learned so you can immediately apply your knowledge.

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    Bridge Building Blitz

    Join Exyte for an exciting workshop where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of bridge structures and high-level engineering principles! You’ll be grouped into small teams and challenged to design and build the longest, most stable bridge possible using the materials and time provided. This hands-on experience will not only enhance your understanding of teamwork, innovation, and engineering design but also inspire you with insights from women professionals across various design disciplines.

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    Idaho LAUNCH!

    Idaho LAUNCH is a grant program that provides seniors graduating from high school grants for post-secondary training. The grant provides 80% of tuition and fees up to $8,000.

Join us

What we do at SheTech

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Tech Zone

  • TechZone is a “trade show” where students meet 20-30 STEM companies, schools and organizations throughout Idaho.

    • Biomark

    • Idaho State Police Forensic Services

    • Idaho Power

    • Idaho National Laboratory

    • Women in Aviation

    • Micron

    • Boise Aquatic Science Lab

    • Intuit

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Tech Challenge

  • The Tech Challenge is a place to ideate, solve and pitch a solution to a real-world problem with the help of STEM industry mentors.

    • Finding a solution to hunger during COVID 

    • Designing a better to-go container 

    • Lighting a room with renewable energy

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Career Panels

  • Students get to hear from STEM professionals across a variety of industries and ask questions so they can learn more about what it's like to work in a STEM field

    • Medical Careers Panel

    • Engineering Careers Panel

    • Aviation Careers Panel

    • Computer Science Careers Panel

Helping girls and young women discover their potential in STEM

“I think I can do this. I can be a scientist.”

-SheTech Participant

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Get involved with SheTech

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    Volunteer

    Give your time, make a difference, and help shape the future of Idaho’s innovators.

    Make an impact
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    Donate

    Your support creates life-changing opportunities for girls and young women across Idaho.

    Support Idaho's girls
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    Participate

    Explore hands-on STEM workshops and mentorship programs designed just for you.

    Get involved

Still have a few questions?

Sponsor FAQ

  • Sponsoring SheTech puts your company at the forefront of creating a diverse STEM workforce. You’ll connect with future talent, gain visibility among local schools and families, and directly support hands-on STEM experiences for high school girls.

  • We offer flexible sponsorship packages, including event branding, volunteer opportunities, student engagement, and detailed impact reports showing exactly how your support helps girls explore STEM.

  • You’ll receive program updates, success stories, and metrics showing student participation, projects completed, and the outcomes of mentorship programs your sponsorship funded.


  • Absolutely! Many companies match donations or sponsor individual workshops, Tech Challenges, or TechZone experiences. We’ll help you design a sponsorship that aligns with your goals.

Still have a few questions?

Girls & Parents FAQ

  • High school girls (grades 9–12) who want to explore STEM through hands-on workshops, challenges, and networking with STEM professionals. All genders and identities are welcome.

  • Yes! SheTech is completely free for all students, thanks to our sponsors and donors.

  • Students rotate through hands-on STEM workshops, participate in a Tech Challenge to solve real-world problems, and visit TechZone to meet STEM companies, colleges, and universities.

  • Yes, SheTech is designed for beginners and experienced students alike. No prior STEM experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

  • Yes! Parents can support the event by volunteering in workshops, helping with TechZone, or assisting with registration and logistics.

  • You can volunteer, sponsor a workshop, donate to help make the program possible for more girls or participate by filling out our General Interest or Volunteer Form.

Still have a few questions?

Volunteers FAQ

  • Anyone passionate about empowering girls in STEM! No experience required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to mentor and support students.

  • Not at all! We provide guidance and training so you feel confident helping students, even if this is your first time.

  • Roles include mentoring a team in the Tech Challenge, facilitating workshops, helping with registration or TechZone, event support, and administrative tasks from home.

  • You can volunteer for a single day, a specific session, or longer-term programs. We’ll help you find the right fit.

  • Some prep and mentorship roles can be virtual, but most hands-on workshops and events require in-person participation in Idaho.

  • Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we’ll match you with the perfect role based on your skills and availability.

SUPPORT SHETECH

Every girl deserves a chance to follow her dreams

You can be a part of making that happen.