FAQ

No, AstraFemina members donate their time to share their STEM experiences with the girls.

AstraFemina is proud to connect inspiring women in STEM with audiences around the world. Travel expenses for each appearance are handled on a case-by-case basis and depend on factors such as audience size and event location.

In most cases, AstraFemina covers 100% of travel expenses for approved partner events within the 48 contiguous United States. For events in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, or Mexico, AstraFemina contributes up to $500 toward travel costs.

For international events beyond North America, we are happy to arrange a virtual session so your audience can still engage with one of our members.

Yes, additionally our goal is to cover travel expenses for our members in support of partner in-person event requests. Currently we discuss this with our partners on a case-by-case basis as we build our organization.

No, currently our program provides speakers for group events, not individual mentoring.

No, we speak at events that are created and managed by our Partners.

AstraFemina is interested in partnering with non-profit, educational and other organizations with STEM programming targeting girls and young women that are looking for women role models. If you are interested in partnering, fill out the partner application form and an AstraFemina Board member will contact you.

No. However, you may provide the STEM focus of your event in the description, and if requested, we will try to match with our volunteers’ experience if possible.

AstraFemina raises money to help pay for our member travel so that our partner organizations, many of whom do not have access to significant resources, can have access to women role models. Providing travel funds for our members broadens the communities with whom we can engage. Interested in donating? Donate here.