AAUW-San Francisco
Tech Trek Science Camp
2007 Tech Trek Girls off to Stanford University and Mills College
The Tech Trek Science Camp was developed to encourage girls finishing the 7th grade to explore the fields of math and science. The San Francisco Branch of AAUW has a tradition of sending girls to the camp. In 2006 we had funding to send nine girls to Stanford University for one week in July. The families did not have to provide any money for this opportunity.
With everyone's help, we hope to send nine in 2007. If you would like to make a contribution, please print a pledge form (Word document). Any amount helps!
What do girls do at Tech Trek?
- hands-on science projects
- field trips
- meet with women in science or math careers.
They eat meals together in a campus cafeteria, play sports, participate in activities in the dorm and have the chance to meet girls from many communities.
Who can attend Tech Trek?
We are seeking girls with an interest in science, mathematics, and technology. Students who can follow directions, enjoy new settings and people, and work well in groups are great candidates. Once nominated, the girls are interviewed and finalists write a short essay. Parents are included in the process.
Elaine Butler is the Tech Trek Coordinator for the AAUW San Francisco Branch.
Tech Trek is a program unique to the California Division of AAUW in its tenth year. The first week long camp was held at Stanford University. This year six campuses will participate.
Please feel free to email Elaine at elaine.butler.sf@sbcglobal.net. Elaine will send you the nomination form and answer any questions or concerns. We hope you will apply or share this information with a student. Please check out the information on the AAUW California site for TechTrek Camp. We hope you will be very excited and will consider this special opportunity.
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