Programs We Service

Our Service Offerings

• Black Beauty STEMinist Program​
  The Black Beauty STEMinist Program is a week-long symposium designed to celebrate and empower Black women in the cosmetic and personal care industries. It aims to provide students access to industry experts, foster connections and build a supportive community through engaging talks, workshops, and networking opportunities.​
  
  
• Reimagining Organic Chemistry Labs in Education Systems (ROLES)​
  ROLES is an innovative project that integrates real-world applications into the organic chemistry teaching labs here at Spelman. Ultimately, aiming to provide a model program that gives minorities in STEM an opportunity to engage in real-world applications of organic chemistry, connect chemical theory to life, and foster a sense of belonging in STEM.​
  
  
• Women in STEM (WiSTEM) Program​
  WiSTEM is a six-week summer bridge accelerator program for entering first-year Spelman students pursuing STEM degrees. Its goal is to train and support students as they build a strong technical foundation needed to excel at the Army Research Lab, the national labs, graduate school or in industry.

• Social Justice Fellows Program
  Spelman College Social Justice Fellows Program, established in 2011, is a living and learning initiative that empowers a select group of Spelman women. It cultivates social justice advocates by providing opportunities for internships, colloquia, and social entrepreneurship, equipping them to drive change at local, national, and global policy levels.
  
  
• SHAPE Program
  The SHAPE Program at Spelman College aims to strengthen the physics and engineering pathway for students. It provides robust support, including math and physics preparation, career guidance, and activities that build confidence and address imposter syndrome. SHAPE's goal is to increase the number of students pursuing and excelling in Physics and/or Engineering degrees by fostering a strong sense of belonging and community.
  
  
• TEAMS Up Program
  The TEAMS Up Program strengthens the physics pathway at Spelman College by fostering a vibrant learning community. It addresses key factors for student success in physics, focusing on building physics identity, enhancing belonging, and providing academic and financial support. Through mentoring, exposure to diverse physics careers, and early research opportunities, TEAMS Up aims to increase student retention and encourage more Spelman graduates to pursue advanced degrees and careers in physics and related fields.

​Learn more about workshops, send an email to lstevenson@spelman.edu to request details.