Girls in STEAM: The Innovation Lab

Students will learn how science, technology, engineering and math can be used for good in our communities. Take advantage of our discounted continued enrollment pricing. Pause and/or CANCEL anytime. STARTING SEPTEMBER 9th 2026.

  • Develop your writing skills and participate in a writing contest.

  • Explore why math matters and create a math for good story to share with our global partners.

  • Explore AI, Social Robots and Apps

  • Participate in BioEndeavor's 3rd Annual Science Fair.

  • Learn about Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

  • Money and Financial Literacy for Kids.

  • The AI for Good Mission, Use Machine Learning and AI to Solve Real-World Problems.

  • Develop Your Presentation and Debate Skills.

  • Virtual sessions on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm EST.

  • We have worked with hundreds of students over the last three years through our programs, community, and in school workshops.

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What our Students Have Achieved

  • STEM Research and National Winners at Science Fairs

    Our students have participated in both regional and national science fairs, winning gold medals, university scholarships, and being awarded top in fair.

  • Authors

    Our students have participated in global and national writing competitions and published curriculum to support educators including in our Math and AI for Good programs.

  • Social Innovators in the Global South

    Our students have collaborated with our partners in the global south-to create business plans and marketing material to support women entrepreneurs in the global south.

The Virtual STEAM Lab Curriculum

The BioEndeavor Virtual STEAM lab will give your daughter the room to soar. Guided by an MIT alumna, PhDs and professors, girls in grades 5-8 will tackle real STEAM projects at an above-level pace: conducting science research, designing with AI, building apps, using math for real-world impact, pitching startups, and finding their voice through storytelling and public speaking. You'll watch her confidence grow alongside her skills, through project-based learning and competitions. With after school and day hours, our virtual program will fit into your schedule. Schedule a trial session and watch her light up. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.
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Creating a Safe Space for HER in STEM

  • Using YOUR Voice

    Using YOUR voice and words to connect to the reader. Learning creative writing and visualization strategies. Participate in a writing competition.

  • Math N' Storytelling

    Exploring how math can be used for storytelling and for good.

  • Leading for Change

    Driving change through design; 3D printing, fun with micro:bit, social robots and chat bots.

  • Frugal Science

    Learning about Frugal Science; Introducing the Frugal Science Fair.

  • Building Confidence

    Practicing how to pitch/present ideas, debating on the ethics of STEM.

  • AI for Good

    Using machine learning and AI to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Testimonials

What students and parents say about our programs.

  • BioEndeavor’s work is so inspiring from empowering youth, women, social entrepreneurship, to sustainability. BioEndeavor and Dr. Allarakhia give back in so many ways to make this planet a better place for others. Dr. Allarakhia empowers students to think about the future and how they can make their lives fulfilling through STEAM on purpose. I highly recommend BioEndeavor.

  • Dr. Allarakhia gives her heart out to empower her students. She is incredibly knowledgeable about STEAM, career planning and university/college planning. I highly recommend her services.

  • I can't remember the last time I felt so calm and composed regarding post-secondary education before being mentored by Minna. She is meticulous, resourceful, and very intelligent. She has helped me navigate my career pathway and introduced me to a variety of academic opportunities. Without her guidance, the process would be immensely difficult and far more tedious, luckily her programs and services shed light on the core roots of education which are imagination and creativity. If there is anybody to look up to, Minna is a smart choice.

  • Great collaboration and learning from Bioendeavor! Had an opportunity to speak with the kids and learned a lot from them! Dr. Allarakhia is an excellent educator and great with the kids. She focuses on principles and educational material that you cannot get from traditional school systems. They are building great leaders here!

  • What truly stood out was the interactive nature of the workshop. Through group discussions, brainstorming sessions, and practical exercises, participants were not just passive recipients of information but active contributors, exchanging ideas and co-creating solutions. The facilitators' expertise and passion for the subject matter were evident, infusing the sessions with a contagious energy that motivated and inspired everyone present.

Instructor(s)

Dr. Minna Allarakhia

Dr. Minna Allarakhia is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University. She is the founder of BioEndeavor and the Purposeful Learning school - seeking to inspire students to find their purpose and passion through STEAM for GOOD. The STEAM Accelerator is an initiative to empower middle and early high school students by sharing with and connecting students to exciting programs, schools, and STEAM careers. Dr. Allarakhia fundamentally believes that students must be engaged as early as grade 6 on planning their high school courses, designing a purposeful, meaningful and cohesive extracurricular portfolio, and learning how to design their post secondary educational pathways. It is more than about "getting into university/college" for Dr. Minna Allarakhia. It is about enabling personal clarity for her students on what success, fulfillment and balance means today, in high school, in undergraduate, graduate school and in life itself. She brings vast experience across the sciences, engineering disciplines, and in the management of technological innovation as Faculty and as an entrepreneur. Dr. Minna Allarakhia has studied at a number of institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Her kind demeanor and deep commitment to all students has been appreciated by the 100s of students each she has taught.