STEM Rays Program
What are STEM Rays?
Our STEM Rays (Rising Advocates for Youth in STEM) are high school to college-age student mentors who are integral to the GEMS program. Participation gives them leadership, teaching, volunteering, and, for some, work experience. The STEM Rays give our younger GEMS girls someone to relate to, someone to look up to, and a strong example to follow.
Helping to facilitate GEMS after-school enrichment sessions and during field trips
Devoting 3-4 hours per session to GEMS
Solo or team-teaching at least one GEMS class per year
Helping with GEMS summer camps
Our program just wouldn't work as well without the energy, enthusiasm, and passion provided by our amazing team of STEM Rays!
Interested in Volunteering as a STEM Ray?
High school girls in northern Colorado, this one's for you. STEM Rays is a volunteer and leadership program where you mentor K-5 girls in STEM, help teach real lessons, and build skills that actually matter, including college prep, scholarships, and hands-on experience. Oh, and there are monthly Saturday meetups with CSU students, free pizza, and a $500 scholarship opportunity after two semesters. Be the role model you needed. Contact us today to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STEM Rays program?
STEM Rays (Rising Advocates for Youth in STEM) is a volunteer and leadership program for high school and college-age students. As a STEM Ray, you mentor K–5 students in STEM through the GEMS program, help teach real lessons, and develop skills in leadership, communication, and education.
Who can join STEM Rays?
The program is open to high school students in northern Colorado, as well as college-age students. No prior teaching experience is required — just enthusiasm and a passion for STEM!
What will I do as a STEM Ray?
STEM Rays support GEMS after-school enrichment sessions and field trips, co-teach or solo-teach at least one GEMS class per year, help with GEMS summer camps, and attend monthly Saturday meetups with CSU students. Each session involves roughly 3–4 hours of your time.
Are there any perks or benefits?
Yes! STEM Rays gain hands-on leadership and teaching experience, college prep support, and community service hours. There's also a $500 scholarship opportunity available after completing two semesters, plus free pizza at monthly meetups.
How often do STEM Rays meet?
STEM Rays participate in GEMS sessions throughout the school year and attend monthly Saturday meetups alongside CSU students.
How do I join?
Contact us today to learn more about becoming a STEM Ray and getting started!