About Us

Existing disparities in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields underscore the need for outreach programs to help engage young students in such areas. Started in 2006 , FEMMES+ (Females and Allies Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science) is a student-led organization at Duke University that hosts educational outreach programs related to math, science, and engineering for 4th-12th grade students in the Triangle area. FEMMES+ seeks to improve diverse student participation in STEM subjects with various programming including: an annual one-day Capstone event, an After-School program, a Saturday program, a hackathon for high school students, a mentorship program, and a summer camp program.