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The New York State My Sister's Keeper (MSK) initiative extends the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) program's mission to change the narrative for boys and young men of color by focusing on the specific challenges girls and young women of color experience in STEM education. The initiative works to eliminate gender disparities in STEM fields while supporting diversity and building leadership skills in future female leaders.

MSK is a multi-pronged initiative committed to empowering girls and young women of color in STEM by providing opportunities to engage in community-based service learning projects, prepare for future success, and take part in hands-on STEM experiences. This includes connecting students with professional women in STEM fields to provide not only guidance and support but also build participants’ confidence and deepen their interest in STEM subjects.

As part of its dedication to service-learning projects for students, MSK will partner with local businesses, educational organizations, and colleges to provide immersive experiences with real-world STEM applications. Through these hands-on learning opportunities, students can improve their problem-solving skills while also observing how STEM applications create real-world changes in communities.

To support girls and young women of color in their pursuit of careers in STEM, MSK will conduct workshops to teach life skills and strategies for college and job success. These skills include resume building, interview strategies, and STEM career exploration to adequately prepare students for their next steps.

MSK will also seek to reinforce classroom learning through interactive STEM activities and educational field trips to laboratories, technology companies, and universities. These hands-on experiences will foster practical understanding while stimulating ongoing interest in STEM disciplines.