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Emerging Women Excelling in Leadership and STEM

STEM enrichment for 4th-12th grade girls

Who We Are

Jewels Academy is an organization that offers STEM and self-enrichment programs for underrepresented young women in 4th – 12th grades. The 10th – 12th graders are assistants to the workshop instructors.

Our Philosophy

We provide young women in STEM with unique and challenging learning experiences.  While preserving traditions and respect for its principles and values, Jewels Academy welcomes students of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Who We Are

Jewels Academy is an organization that offers STEM and self-enrichment programs for underrepresented young women in 4th – 12th grades in a welcoming and nurturing environment. The 10th – 12th graders are assistants to the workshop instructors.

Our Philosophy

We provide young women in STEM with unique and challenging learning experiences.  While preserving traditions and respect for its principles and values, Jewels Academy welcomes students of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds.

Support a Jewels scholar today. Let’s make an impact!

Keeping the Brilliance in Jewels

Check out our latest video: Supporting STEM Pathways for Young Women and see how Jewels Academy is making a difference. Together, we can foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and math in young women – building a brighter, more inclusive future!

Provost Mattison’s Story

In this video, Provost Mattison from Drake University shares her remarkable journey in STEM, offering valuable insights and practical advice for young women aspiring to build careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, from overcoming challenges to pursuing her interests. Her story is filled with inspiration and motivation for anyone seeking a path in STEM.

Upcoming Events

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January 21, 2025
5:30 pm -
7:30 pm
This college preparation program is held in collaboration with the University of Iowa! The Biz Innovator course focuses on creating...
YES Community Education
January 30, 2025
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Jewels will be at Merrill Middle School leading STEM workshops! STEM workshops let students “learn by doing,” where each session...
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February 7, 2025
9:00 am -
2:00 pm
I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa (IMMAWII) is a diverse collaboration of Iowans that highlights African American arts, culture,...
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February 20, 2025
9:00 am -
12:00 pm
Join Jewels Academy at the Brody Career Fair! Middle school students are invited to come learn about different opportunities and...
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February 22, 2025
9:00 am -
4:00 pm
Interested in learning more about science, technology, engineering, and math? Join Jewels Academy for STEM workshops relating to today’s top...
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March 1, 2025
8:00 am -
2:00 pm
Join Jewels Academy at the 2025 Hip Hope event! Hip Hope stands for “Help Ignite People’s Hope Over Problems Every...
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March 11, 2025
6:00 pm -
8:00 pm
This college preparation program is held in collaboration with the University of Iowa! The Biz Innovator course focuses on creating...
YES Community Education
March 24, 2025
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Jewels will be at Meredith Middle School leading STEM workshops! STEM workshops let students “learn by doing,” where each session...
Math Tutoring
March 24, 2025
5:30 pm -
6:30 pm
Providing some polish to their math skills and making your jewel of a child shine brighter! Supervised by a certified...
YES Community Education
March 28, 2025
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Jewels will be in Ankeny leading STEM workshops! STEM workshops let students “learn by doing,” where each session is designed...
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April 19, 2025
9:00 am -
1:00 pm
Join Jewels Academy at our free in-person STEM workshop at Meredith Middle School! Meet and chat with members of the...

“Jewels Academy taught me that women can be exceptional
professionals in STEM because gender is not a determinant in
my ability to succeed.”

Oule, Des Moines, IA

“Jewels Academy inspired me and gave me the boost I need to keep treading on.”

Carrington, Macon, GA
 

“The people in these programs have helped pave my path
towards the future and as I looked back I am proud to be the
person I am and the person I will be in the future.”

Irvine, Des Moines, IA
 

“After my first summer in Jewels Academy I was fired up and
ready to dive deeper into my interest in science”

Harvey, Galesburg, IL
 

“I value our partnership with Jewels Academy because they help us to understand the types of programming that will help young women see themselves as leaders in STEM fields.”

Amy Colbert

 

 

“As I recall the time I spent in Jewel Academy Workshops I can appreciate now, more than I did then, the way I was pushed to excellence. The Jewel Academy Workshops allowed me to explore fields and activities my school never provided. Giving me a safe space to explore the STEM field without the fear of being forced to embrace the stereotypes that were being put on girls. “

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