Stem Stars

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STEM Stars

The Santa Clarita Valley AAUW STEM STARS program is an annual program that began in October 2010 which provides educational opportunities and field trip experiences to Tech Trek alumni and other girls in the 8 th through 12 th grades. These young women exhibit an interest in exploring education choices and career opportunities in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

For 2011-2012 the members of STEM Stars, 66 members and one non-alumni, are contacted monthly about field trips. Attendance at past field trips has ranged from 10 to 18 girls.

AAUW members are welcome to participate in the program and join the committee. Both drivers and chaperones are needed for the field trips.

2011-2012 Events (See Calendar For Details):

September 22 - Qiagen, Forensic Science
October 21 - Boston Scientific
January 10 - COC, Chemistry
February 8 - Henry Mayo Hospita, Panel Discussionl
March 17 -Valencia Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Spring -(Late May or early June) End of the Year Party for STEM Stars and their parents
July 17-- Edwards Air Force Base

Photos from Past Events:

January 2012
COC Chemistry Department

Dr. Rebecca Eikey, Dr Kathy Flynn and Heidi Bednar hosted the girls to talk to them about what drew them to careers in chemistry. The girls were introduced to the latest advances in the ability to view molecules, from the naked eye to the advanced microscopes today. The girls had various fun activities around the room, including learning about the Power of 10, making gummy worms, working with 'magic' sand that actually dispelled water, and working with heat and wire to see the properties. It was fascinating to learn about chemistry's and nanotechnology's applicability to so many careers.

December 2010
Holiday Party-Creating STEM Stars Logo

September 2011
Qiangen- Sample and Assay Technologies

April 2011
JPL- Jet Propulsion Laboratories

October 2010
Dr. Tracy McFarland’s office: Cat Doctor and Friends Veterinary Clinic.