DeVry University and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Host HerWorld Atlanta Interactive STEM Event


LISLE, Ill. – March 16, 2026 DeVry University, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, will host HerWorld Atlanta on Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m.

HerWorld is an initiative by DeVry University that helps introduce fifth through eighth grade girls to STEM and careers in technology by building curiosity around tech careers, digital fluency and technology confidence. The event will include hands-on experiences including a drone obstacle course and drone coding workshop, a practical AI application activity, and interactive science labs such as, ”Go Mad for STEM with Ce the Scientist.”

Hosted by DeVry’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Scarlett Howery, the event will feature a fireside chat with women in STEM including Ayana Nathan, Head of Healthcare Vertical Market at Siemens Smart Infrastructure; Crystle Ryland, Business Operations Coordinator at Georgia Power; and Dr. La’Quata Sumter, DeVry University professor, children’s author and STEM/STEAM philanthropist.

What: HerWorld Atlanta

When: Monday, March 23, from 5 – 8 p.m. EST

Where: Warren Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

790 Berne St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Media wishing to attend should contact Michaela Feldmann at Michaela.Feldmann@devry.edu.

About DeVry University 

DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.

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