Eureka!

Girls Inc. of Worcester inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold.  One of our elite programs, Eureka!, is a year-round, five-year STEM intensive program that engages and empowers 8^th-12^th grade girls as they develop confidence and discover leadership and academic opportunities in STEM fields.  

Throughout this 5-year program, attendees engage in activities such as:

Healthy Living

Opportunities and experiences that provide them with the knowledge, skills and encouragement to develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Topics include:

• Nutrition
• Physical Activity
• Stress Management
• Body Image

Life Skills Instruction

Girls will participate in program activities and experiences that build the learning, skills, and behaviors that enable them to function independently and live a productive and fulfilling life. Topics include:

• Persistence and resilience 
• Ability to delay gratification
• Improved emotional control

Academic Enrichment and Support

Girls will participate in program activities and experiences that expand on and support their school-based learning and engagement such as:

• Prepare for high school & college
• Professional Development
• Economic Independence

Outcomes:

The cumulative success of Eureka! demonstrates an extraordinary return on investment for these 50 girls. Outcomes include:

• 100% graduate high-school on time;
• Accepted at more than 20 colleges including five (5) Ivy Leagues;
• Earned more than $2 million per year in academic scholarships including nine (9) full-pay;
• 50% are first generation to go to college
• 70% are selecting STEM-related majors.