2012-13 Call for ParticipationImprove the lives of girls across the globe with technology and engineering careers.

Support IGNITE’s mission to address the lack of female leaders in science and technology fields by

inspiring a new generation and dispelling stereotypes.

IGNITE seeks to improve the lives of girls domestically and

internationally by exposing them to the excitement of

careers in science and technology.

Call to Action

AGENDA:Problem StatementIGNITE’s ModelBusiness CaseGetting Involved

From the NCWIT 2010 ScorecardThe only STEM disciplines to see greater than 50% female representation at the college level are the biological/biomedical sciences. All other STEM fields are disproportionately male, with the largest gap in Computer Science and Engineering.

All STEM fields above are showing a plateau or drop in female participation.

Where are the women?

From NCWIT By The Numbers 2009Computer science in particular is a weak spot in STEM gender equity, and the outlook for female leadership in Fortune 500 tech companies is very bleak. At the same time, the US will be unable to fill the demand for computer science

job openings in coming years.

Where are the women?

What Has Driven Women Out of Computer Science?New York Times / November 15, 2008‘Justine Cassell identifies another explanation for the drop in interest, which is linked to the pejorative figure of the “nerd” or “geek.” She said that this school of thought was: “Girls and young women don’t want to be that person.”’

Where are the women?

Why Girls Don't Want Careers In TechFast Company/ November 30, 2011

“Instead of boring them to death, we should be introducing our young women to exciting cutting-edge skills like coding, software development, and games design at an early age and showing them that a career in technology is more about creating and building than it is about number crunching. Only then will we start to see a much needed influx of bright young women in the industry.”

Where are the women?

Marissa Mayer, Google’s first female engineer:

“…[girls] don’t want to become the stereotype of all-night coders, hackers with pasty skin.”

Ken Auletta, The New Yorker (July 11, 2011)“Hollywood also deserves some of the blame.

Several female computer-science majors at Stanford pointed to the depiction of women in films like “The Social Network,” where the boys code and the girls

dance around in their underwear.”

Stereotypes Matter

“Increasing the visibility of female scientists, engineers and mathematicians, and providing young women who are beginners in these disciplines the opportunity to have personal contact with them, profoundly benefits their self perception in STEM.”

“The women subjects tried harder on difficult math tests, showed more positive attitudes toward math and engineering, identified with these disciplines more strongly and felt more empowered about their ability to do well in the future after being exposed to female scientists and engineers rather than males .”

‘Social Vaccine’ Protects Women’s Interest in ScienceLab Manager Magazine,February 24, 2011

Making a Difference

Provide girls with real-life role models who can dispel stereotypes and explain the diverse, creative opportunities provided by science and technology careers.

The solution is…

A Simple Solution

IGNITE’s Model:A Decade of Proven Success

Why IGNITE Is Needed

IGNITE has successfully inspired thousands of girls to consider careers in science and technology in the past 10

years.

Quynh HuynhStudent, University of WashingtonIntended Major: Computer Science

“It was through IGNITE that I found out about intro computer science courses at Garfield High School and XBOT Robotics, both of which have opened so many doors for me. Thank you so much again, and I hope you continue to expose many more girls to STEM and change their lives, like you did for me.”

Thousands of Lives Changed

IGNITE ChaptersSeattle High Schools:

- Ballard HS- Center HS- Chief Sealth HS- Cleveland HS- Franklin HS- Garfield HS- Nathan Hale HS- Ingraham HS- Rainier Beach HS- Roosevelt HS- West Seattle HS- South Lake HS

Seattle Middle Schools:

- Broadview-Thompson K-8- Eckstein Middle School- South Shore K-8

Colleges:

Seattle Central Community CollegeSpokane Community College

Other WA Chapters:

Marysville School DistrictBethell School District (3 chapters)

International:

- Nigeria- Ghana

Countries seeking chapters:

- India- Libya- England…and more

Changing Lives in Nigeria and Ghana

In Seattle alone, IGNITE reached over

10,000 students by 2009.

Worldwide, IGNITE has reached over

20,000 students in its over 10-year history.

By the Numbers

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A single IGNITE chapter reaches from 40-200 girls a year for just a few thousand dollars in total costs (including chapter administration, field trip costs, panel

lunches, etc.)

There are over a dozen active chapters in the Seattle Public Schools district.

Our well- developed curriculum includes panel discussions with professional women, field trips, workshops, conferences, job shadows, and more.

Our Program

FemaleStudents

VolunteerProfessionals

Panel DiscussionsJob ShadowsMentorship

Field TripsWorkshops

Scholarships

CurriculumConferencesPeer Support

IGNITE Chapter

Companies & Partners

IGNITE’s board and volunteer core is composed of passionate women (and men) from a multitude of companies and technical disciplines.

Photo: IGNITE’s first annual “Brighter Future” fundraising walk, June 2011

Spring 2002: Cisco Gender Initiative Award ($25,000 grant)

2002 - 2003: Girls outnumber boys in two of three technology

classes at Ingraham High

Summer 2004: 66% of high school internships at Microsoft filled by IGNITE girls

June 2007: IGNITE receives top national Award from Programs and Practices that Work project

2006 - 2007: WA and CA states add chapters Idaho brings IGNITE to 50 schools Schools in Accra, Ghana adopt IGNITE State of Virginia pilots 7 chapters

History: IGNITE’s Success Story

Awards & Recognition for IGNITE

Seattle Public Schools’ IGNITE program won ACTE’s “Programs and Practices that Work” TOP HONORS in 2007.

IGNITE was recognized at ACTE, NASDCTEc, and NAPE conferences as well as during a briefing for the U.S.

Congress and media on Capitol Hill.

2007 Recipient of ACTE’s “Patterns and Practices that Work” award

Nurturing New Leaders

Because tech geekery is too often considered a male domain, Seattle's Cathi Rodgveller saw an opportunity

to change that. She founded the IGNITE program, Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution, which uses

technology, math and science training to give young women a true

chance to wade into male-dominated fields and find a safe

space to be themselves.

Awards & Recognition for IGNITE

World of Difference 100 2011 Winner

“The State Department has identified IGNITE as a representative model for

educators around the world attempting to increase female STEM representation. Cathi regularly meets with international

delegations as part of this effort… IGNITE is reaching out to educators in Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Libya, England

and Egypt in addition to their continued work in the United States.”

(link to award winner profiles)

Awards & Recognition for IGNITE

IGNITE’s Growing Influence2010: US Department of State

October 11, 2010: IGNITE hosted the International Visitor Leadership Program including participants from 25 countries plus 4 State Department staff members.

Our PartnersTeaching Kids Programming:IGNITE is the TKP Implementation Partner for the Puget Sound region, making TKP workshops available to our students.

Cascades Science Center:Negotiating school visit programs to conduct

3hr hands-on science workshops with students.

Additional pending partnerships with local companies including Valve Software

DigiPen Institute of Technology:Student participation in workshops

The Case for Involvement:Building Our Future

Growing Your CompanyWhy invest in the future of young girls in science and technology?

In a 2001 study, Pepperdine University researchers found that measured as a percent of revenues, profits at Fortune 500 firms that most aggressively promoted women were 34 percent higher than industry medians.

“One recent study determined that women in senior management had an especially positive impact on firms involved in research and development.”

Growing Your CompanyWhy invest in the future of young girls in science and technology?

We target girls in high school and college, who will be hitting the job market in 4-6 years.

Companies (like Microsoft) who support IGNITE get a headstart with these girls.

Many IGNITE girls graduate with aspirations of working at the companies represented by panelists and sponsors.

Make inroads with top talented women before they hit the job market by supporting IGNITE.

Current Sponsors

IGNITE Gold Sponsor

- Organizational Sponsorship- Scholarships- Event Sponsorship (Field Trips to Microsoft Campus)

Seattle Public Schools:Infrastructure and Development Sponsors

- Ms. Rodgveller’s FTE Salary (80%)- Perkins Grant funding for programs

in Seattle School District- Administrative Support

Get Involved:Join the IGNITE family

Our Most Urgent Need

IGNITE’s staff costs to date (1 FTE, Cathi Rodgveller, M.S. Ed) have been covered by budget from Seattle

Public Schools.

Due to continued cuts in educational funding including

Perkins grants, IGNITE is in dire need of organizational sponsors

to ensure our existence and continue our work across the

world.

Organizational SponsorshipEnsure the continued existence and growth of IGNITE on a global level

Contributions of all amounts are needed at the

organizational level to enable us to improve our curriculum and to support

districts that cannot afford to support their own chapters.

IGNITE is a 501(c) educational nonprofit organization.

Sponsorship Levels (per year):

$1,000: Bronze Sponsor

$5,000: Silver Sponsor

$10,000: Gold Sponsor

$20,000+: Platinum Sponsor

Partner recognition: Varies per level, Inquire for more information.

Chapter SponsorshipCreate a lasting relationship with a school

Sponsor the creation or continuation of an IGNITE

chapter at a middle school, high school, or college.

All that is required is a faculty sponsor and the

financial support to provide materials to the new chapter.

Chapter administration costs:

(Single school)

First year: $1000Subsequent years:

$500

Administration costs include the curriculum

materials and consulting support from IGNITE

founder Cathi Rodgveller.

Partner recognition: At every chapter event and on the national IGNITE website (chapters page)

Scholarship SponsorshipMotivate students and create a relationship with top students

Enable a talented, motivated student to pursue higher education with a targeted

scholarship grant.

Recipients can have a lasting relationship with your

company, and all applicants will gain greater familiarity

with your brand.

Minimum recommended investment is $1500 per scholarship.

IGNITE will craft selection criteria and handle selection, award and award distribution.

The scholarship and the corporate partner will be promoted on the IGNITE website, Facebook group, and in outreach newsletters

IGNITE/Microsoft scholarship recipient Tugba Haklidir accepting her award at the Brighter Future Fundraising Walk in June 2011.

Event SponsorshipSmall, targeted investments can go a long way

Companies can sponsor individual field trips or panel

events.

Send representatives to talk about working at your

company, or bring the girls to you and create a lasting

impression.

Typical field trip costs for one IGNITE chapter (40-100 girls):

$250: Substitute Teacher$250: Bus Transportation$275: Pizza lunchOther opportunities:

- Sponsor a trip to a conference or career fair

- Sponsor a workshop at a chapter school

Partner recognition: During the event and in monthly IGNITE newsletter after the event

Contact InformationChapter and Curriculum Inquiries:

Cathi Rodgveller, M.S. Ed / DirectorEmail: cathi@ignite-us.org

Sponsorship & Donations: Virginia Wright / Board PresidentEmail: virginia@ignite-us.org

Press Inquiries: Cheryl Platz / Board Vice-PresidentEmail: cplatz@gmail.com

Thank you!

Appendix: Supporting Information

IGNITE’s Board of DirectorsPosition Name AffiliationDirector / Founder Cathi Rodgveller, M.S.

EdSeattle Public Schools

President Virginia Wright Encore Media GroupVice-President Cheryl Platz MicrosoftSecretary/ Treasurer Manisha Patel MicrosoftMember-at-large Lisa Sandoval Seattle Central

Community CollegeMember-at-large Jaana Juntila Overlake HospitalMember-at-large Cierra McDonald MicrosoftMember-at-large April Johnson Seattle Public

Schools

IGNITE’s Growing Influence

Damon V. WoodsProgram OfficerBureau of Educational & Cultural AffairsUnited States Department of State

“What you are working on is a policy concern of President Obama and Secretary Clinton.  Engaging young women in the sciences and giving them the opportunity to explore and understand this option is key.”

2010: U.S. Department of State

IGNITE’s Growing Influence

Posted by Jason Rao on September 27, 2010 at 03:06 PM EST Senior Policy Analyst White House Office of Science And Technology Policy

International Science Teachers Tour U.S. Cities, Schools, as Part of “New Beginning”“These programs add tremendous value across the board. In this example, the delegation will bring the perspective of nearly 25 countries to U.S. scientists and educators and foster new connections that will ultimately help all nations meet their STEM education goals.”

2010: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy