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We’re excited to announce that General Motors (GM) contributed $25,000 to DIY Girls to support our STEM programs for girls. GM is committed to promoting STEM careers for girls and this investment shows the company’s support for girls in Los Angeles. Last year, GM named its first female CEO, Mary Barra, an electrical engineer and great…
LA City Councilman Felipe Fuentes Honors our Founder
We’re excited to share that our founder Luz Rivas was honored by Los Angeles Councilman Felipe Fuentes. As part of Women’s History Month, Councilman Fuentes recognized Luz as an outstanding woman in council district 7.
DIY Girls beta-testers for Two Bit Circus
Two Bit Circus brought our girls into their workshop this October and reminded us all that technology really can be the stuff of cartoonish adventure. DIY Girls from GALS, the Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, spent a day as game beta testers for Two Bit Circus, an organization that’s always “blurring the lines between technology and…
4 Free Makerspace Signs for your Classroom or Library
We created signs for our classroom makerspaces at elementary schools. Educators have contacted us asking for electronics copies and we’re happy to now offer free downloads! These four 11″x17″ signs are a must-have for your makerspace. We print and laminate them making the signs easy to take anywhere. The signs have helped us create a…
How to Recruit Girls to Join Engineering Programs
Today is Girl Day – a day focused on showing girls how creative and collaborative engineering is and how engineers are changing our world. It’s part of Engineers Week or ‘eweek’ as most people call it. For us, it’s Girl Day everyday! We offer programs for girls designed to provide hands-on engagement with engineering and technology. Since 2012, we have…
DIY Girls InvenTeam gets the recognition they deserve!
Thanks to the generous donation of over 200 people, we’ve exceeded our $15,000 goal on GoFundMe! At MIT, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our innovative contribution to helping the homeless population of Los Angeles. The girls will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to show how their innovative use of technology and engineering can…

