Some middle
school young women got a unique look at how STEM classes can lead to exciting
careers. They’re part of a summer camp with Hillsborough Community College.
It’s designed to help girls living near the poverty level learn about careers
in STEM, science, technology, engineering and math of course.
The girls
got to visit a special mobile lab designed by the Verizon Foundation. Said
Sara Lawrence with the Verizon Foundation, “We’re focused on really closing
that gender gap for girls in technology fields and also providing underserved
youth with access to technology and resources to really reach their full
potential.”
The
students will continue to work with the program throughout the school year.
They’ll go to Hillsborough Community College about once a month to stay
involved with STEM learning.
