Where all girls GO BIG and shine brightly in STEM

The G.O. B.I.G. Foundation is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls through immersive, hands-on STEM experiences. We provide, source, and support high-quality STEM opportunities that spark girls' curiosity, build confidence, and cultivate leadership by connecting girls to real-world STEM learning, mentors, and innovation. Our North star is to ensure that every girl—especially those from underrepresented groups and economically disadvantaged communities—has the opportunity, resources, and support to become a leader, creator, and problem-solver in STEM and the career of her choice.

35%

Women constitute 48% of the total workforce but only 35% of the STEM workforce. (NGCP, 2025)

31%

The number of women in the STEM workforce has increased 31% over the past 10 years. (NGCP, 2025)

The number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing degrees nearly doubled from 2017 to 2023. (NGCP, 2025)

10%

Latina, Black, and Native American women still represent less than 10% of the STEM workforce overall. (NGCP, 2025)

STEM Education

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they are still vastly underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. We are aiming to close that gap with a specialized focus on STEM subjects built into our curriculum.

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