Ignite HER: Stem for Girls

The “lgniteHER: Empowering Girls to Shape Their Futures through STEM," event is an annual one-day STEM Conference coordinated by Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) in partnership with Bakersfield College. This event is designed to spark girls' interest in various STEM career pathways, empowering them with new skills and positive role models in STEM. This conference will be held on November 14, 2026 at Bakersfield College and will include engaging speakers and interactive workshops, targeting middle school girls in grades 5th-8th.