Program Spotlight: About Electric Girls

About Electric Girls

Electric Girls came to be in 2015 when female audio engineering student Flor Serna experienced sexism and gender bias in her work, education, and relationships with male peers. What she observed was a serious lack of female representation in the eld of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Flor set out to provide an opportunity to New Orleans girls to become future leaders in technology. In her research, Flor found overwhelming evidence that girls thrive in all-female learning environments. us began the first Electric Girls Summer Camp, and it sparked a whole new world for girls in New Orleans. Electric Girls programs provide fundamental tech skills that allow girls to become proficient in soldering, sawing, drilling, the use of the multimeter, solder sucker, wire cutters, wire strippers, and so on. Girls can also learn how to use 3D printers and laser cutters. They can even practice their programming skills in HTML and Arduino. e coolest part? Girls use their new skills to build custom designed inventions they get to take home. Bubble blowing machines, light-up fidget spinners, doorbells that play your favorite song… the sky’s the limit. Being an Electric Girl is all about being creative and imagining what’s possible!

Do you want to become an Electric Girl?

Become part of the Electric Girls community by registering for Electric Girls Saturday programs, summer camp, after school programs (offered by a growing number of schools across New Orleans), or occasional workshops. Girls 15 and older can get involved as a volunteer (volunteers don’t need any prior experience; you’ll be taught everything you need to know!).

Scholarship

Scholarships are available for students who receive free or reduced lunch. Half of all Electric Girls are on full scholarships.

Want to learn more?

Check out electricgirls.org or follow their Instragram at @electricgirlsed.