Once again, the Tech Trek committee: Ida Cook, Priscilla Schmalzel and myself, went to Diablo View Middle School in search of 3 girls to attend Tech Trek Camp at Sonoma State University this June. This year the teacher nominated eight girls who all submitted application and essays.

Because each girl brings such promise. They do make you feel good about the future! Elyssa Dela Pena, Penelope Baumgartner and Alexa Reeves Are the chosen three. Elyssa is interested in water supply and her concerns range from water cleanliness to ways to manage the increased demand of clean water through desalination. Penelope has dual interests in early detection of volcanic activity, and nutritious drinks to combat poverty and malnourishment in Guatemala. Alexa is interested in veterinary science and in the many possible ways that 3D printing can aid diagnosis and treatment of pets.

These interesting and very accomplished girls will attend the camp June 23 – 29. We are looking forward to hear about their experiences during our September lunch.

Luz G Argyriou, Tech Trek

Girls find their passion for high-tech careers at AAUW’s Tech Trek camps. Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun.

Since 1998, AAUW has helped change girls’ lives through Tech Trek, an experiential summer camp backed by research and designed to make STEM exciting and accessible to girls in middle school — the age when research shows girls’ participation in these fields drops.

For many girls, the week long camp sparks their curiosity and places them on a path toward success.

Tech Trek 2022