Many studies articulate the acute need for America to significantly increase its investment and focus on k-12 STEM education, else we risk losing our competitive edge as a country of innovation. President Obama’s recent “Educate to Innovate” initiative that earmarks billions of dollars to enhance STEM education in the country is one of many efforts that are underway to improve STEM education. However, even the federal government cannot do it alone. Our mission is to increase the pipeline of underrepresented populations, including girls, who pursue careers in STEM areas by exposing more of them to STEM professionals, hands on STEM activities and by encouraging their participation in competitive STEM contests.