Mission
We run educational programs with select industry and academic partners to nudge talented minds toward careers in STEM and biotechnology.
Based in New Jersey and founded by young women in STEM, we have a special focus on increasing female representation in the biotech industry and academic research labs.
Selected projects
JUN·2026
Meet The Professionals (MTP)
High School
Dec·2025
Biotechnology Educator Experience
Early Career
Oct·2025
Youth Leadership Program
High School + Undergraduate
Meet stempowering KIDS®
We are a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit advised by biotech industry veterans, leading scientific researchers, dedicated public servants, and current high school students and undergraduates.
Reach out
We invite schools, community organizations, and industry partners to collaborate. Contact us to discuss joint projects or funding partnerships.
You can reach us at stempowering.kids@gmail.com
to schedule a meeting.
We’re open to collaboration.
our leadership team
Mahika Jawa
Co-Founder, President
Sophomore at Rutgers University. Passionate about elementary STEM exposure and workforce equity.
Leena Mirchandani
Co-Founder
Sophomore at Duke University. Working toward increased female representation in STEM through policy and community work.
Monica Torres
Board Member
Professor of Biology at Rutgers University. Passionate about undergraduate opportunity and STEM career exposure.
Angelica Lindo
Board Treasurer
NJ Department of Labor veteran. Experienced community leader.
Saurabh Jawa
Board President
Environmental engineer and entrepreneur. Interested in educational equity.
Visiting Collaborators
Industry, Academia, Government
Selected collaborators and advisors spotlighted in our newsletter.
Funding & Partners
STEMpowering Kids is supported by:
In collaboration with:
F.A.Q.
What educational stages does STEMpowering Kids support?
Our model consists of pilot projects that target current and future scientists, from kindergarten to early-career educators and scientists.
Can I replicate one of your projects at my organization?
Yes. We work with new partners to create hands-on experiences tailored to your population’s interests and needs.
How can I get involved?
Reach out to stempowering.kids@gmail.com to learn more about volunteering, donating, or partnering.
How can I support?
STEMpowering Kids is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. You can access our donation link by emailing stempowering.kids@gmail.com.
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