About Us

Women make up 35% of the S.T.E.M. workforce, but less than 5% of the S.T.E.M. workforce are women of color.

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that in 2015 the percentage of women of color attending higher education institutions who earned S.T.E.M. degrees was:

Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation (BGDE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in June 2019, dedicated to empowering and equipping Black-American girls ages 6 to 21 with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in STEM-related careers. BGDE operates as a membership organization, welcoming girls as young as 6 into our program, with our licensed curriculum serving as the foundation for our success and impact.

Our mission is to inspire and encourage 2 million Black-American girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by 2050. We achieve this by providing long-term support through access, awareness, and advocacy.

Our innovative STEM programs focus on cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, Robotics, Energy, Cybersecurity, Aerospace, Audio and Visual Production, and all branches of Engineering. In addition to technical skills, we offer enrichment programs including Financial Literacy, Mentorship, Upskilling, and College Preparation to ensure our members are well-rounded and future-ready.

At the collegiate level, our programs emphasize leadership development, life skills, interview preparation, mentorship, career exploration, and advanced training. Workshops and events provide students with the tools to succeed in career fairs, master professional environments, and confidently navigate their career paths.

BGDE’s commitment is to prepare the next generation of STEM leaders, ensuring they are equipped with both technical expertise and the confidence to break barriers in STEM industries.