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The problem is that early learning STEM education for girls are at a educational disadvantage because of the lack of quality early childhood STEM education opportunities According to the Obama administration Sadly millions of children in this country are cut off from quality early learning National Research Council 2012 Report Washington DC The National Academies Press HUGs 4 GIRLS N STEAM science technology engineering arts math dba GOSTEAM4GIRLS is positioned to be a CATALYST OF CHANGE for education for STEAM skills to underrepresented young learners PreK12 and continuing to grades 4th6th. Young children are avid STEM investigators eager to explore and invent. Spend five minutes with a 3 to 8yearold and you will field an astounding array of questions as their own natural curiosity leads them towards STEM inquiry. Young children are also the earliest adopters of technology grabbing for cameras smart phones and other tools as soon as they are able.