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November 11, 2024

Self-eSTEM recently celebrated a major milestone—the 10th Anniversary of our mission to empower young girls and women of color in STEM! Our anniversary fundraiser brought together supporters, partners, our Innovators and the Self-eSTEM community...

Adamaka Announced as 2025 Gratitude Network Fellow

June 18, 2025

Self-eSTEM Founder Adamaka Ajaelo has been named a 2025 Gratitude Network Fellow, an honor recognizing visionary leaders making an impact in education, youth development, and social...

Self-eSTEM Founder on LIVE! in the Bay

February 21, 2025

Founder Adamaka Ajaelo joined LIVE! in the Bay to talk about Self-eSTEM's program, why AI and tech fields need more diversity, the importance of early exposure to STEM, and how people can support this...

Adamaka Ajaelo Shares Her Journey with Bold Journey

December 17, 2024

In a Bold Journey interview, Self-eSTEM Founder Adamaka Ajaelo reflects on her purpose-driven career, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and why community is essential to lifting up girls in...

Oakland Post: Self-eSTEM Empowers BIPOC Women, Girls In Science, Math

December 12, 2024

Self-eSTEM, a trailblazing Oakland-based nonprofit, founded by Oakland native Adamaka Ajaelo, has empowered over 2,000 BIPOC women & girls through innovative STEM programs. In 2025, it will launch hybrid AI training and a co-ed series for middle and...

PRESS RELEASE – Self-eSTEM Celebrates A Decade Of Empowering BIPOC Women & Girls In STEM

September 22, 2024

Self-eSTEM, a nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting Pride, Purpose, and Possibility for BIPOC girls and women in STEM, is proud to announce its 10th Anniversary Fundraiser Soirée! This monumental event will take place on Sunday, October 27,...

1Password Podcast: Random But Memorable – Founder To Founder Fireside Chat

July 5, 2024

Founder to Founder Fireside Chat with Sara Teare and Adamaka...