Welcome Aboard
Welcome aboard JerseySTEM—where we empower underrepresented students through hands-on coding, robotics, and science programs that spark curiosity and build tomorrow’s innovators.
Our Vision for Impact
The Challenge: STEM’s Diversity Gap
Girls make up nearly half the population but hold less than 30% of STEM roles, held back by stereotypes, limited role models, and unequal access to hands-on learning. This imbalance limits their opportunities and stifles innovation.
Our Solution: Empowering Future Innovators
JerseySTEM bridges this gap with hands-on coding, robotics, and science programs, giving underrepresented students—especially girls—the skills, mentorship, and confidence to excel in STEM.
Your Impact: Be Part of the Change
Join us in creating a future where every student, regardless of background, can explore, innovate, and lead in STEM.
📊 Let’s kick off with a quick Kahoot quiz to explore your STEM experience!
🎮 Let’s test your perspective on female underrepresentation in STEM.
🚺 Share thoughts on what changes would have made your STEM experience better.
Inspiring Young Minds: Moments from Our STEM Classes
JerseySTEM breaks these barriers with hands-on coding and robotics programs that empower girls to build confidence and drive innovation.
Scratch Activity
Get ready to drag, drop, and discover the thrill of coding in Scratch—where collaborative problem-solving meets creative expression, and you’ll master programming fundamentals one block at a time.
Our Vision for Impact: SWK x JerseySTEM Initiative
Explore our mission, goals, and the transformative programs we are building together. The presentation below outlines our commitment to empowering students and enhancing STEM education at SWK.
📅 This is in reference to the event held on May 8, 2025.
📢 We Value Your Feedback: Share your thoughts on our work and any suggestions you have by filling out the feedback form below. Your input helps us grow and improve!
Feedback FormMeet Our Team
Meet Jahnvi Talreja
I recently completed my Master’s in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management from the University of Connecticut.
At JerseySTEM, I get to combine data and strategy as a Financial Analyst—building models and dashboards that help us plan smarter and stay aligned with our mission.I’m now exploring full-time roles in finance and risk, and always open to connecting—whether you’re in the field, hiring, or just curious to exchange ideas.
Meet Khushi Jain
I joined Jersey STEM in July 2024 as a Web Tech Intern, where I design, manage, and maintain our WordPress sites and web pages. I also serve as a Robotics Program Instructor, empowering middle school girls with hands‑on STEM experiences. I hold an M.S. in Computer Science from NJIT and am now exploring software engineering opportunities, looking forward to connecting with you!
Meet Tejaswini Akula
I’m a Data Science graduate from NJIT and actively exploring full-time roles. Meanwhile, I volunteer as a Webmaster – designing and maintaining our JerseySTEM’s website while leveraging Google Analytics to monitor traffic and optimize engagement. I develop data reports using Looker and MySQL to measure community impact and corporate partnership success. Beyond analytics, I lead Robotics workshops as a Program Instructor for middle school girls, facilitating them with hands-on learning. Witnessing their confidence in STEM grow has been one of the rewarding aspects of this journey!
Meet Vaishnavi Mhaske
I work as a Data Analyst at JerseySTEM, overseeing multiple projects. I evaluate existing data, extract required information, and perform SQL queries using MySQL Workbench. I create Looker reports and embed visualizations directly on our website, which I also design and manage. Collaborating with sponsors, I ensure project alignment and impact. Additionally, I volunteer as a Program Instructor, leading Coding and Robotics workshops that inspire middle-school girls to explore STEM opportunities.
Happy to connect and explore how we can build data-driven solutions together!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishnavim237/
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