Two middle school students to attend science camp

Jennessa Chambers of Murdock Middle School and Emmersyn Keeler of Punta Gorda Middle School are two of 98 girls from across Florida who will attend the 2024 Tech Trek Camp this summer.

Each year, Florida science teachers nominate talented seventh-grade girls for the opportunity to participate in the weeklong science camp at either Stetson University in Deland, or Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter.

The girls compose an essay, fill out an application, and participate in interviews as part of the selection process.

At the science camp, the 98 girls will live in the college dorms, eat their meals in the student cafeteria, and take science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes in the university classrooms and labs.

AAUW has been a leader in efforts to interest more young girls in STEM. The first summer Tech Trek camp was held on the campus of California’s Stanford University in 1998.

Due to AAUW Scholarships, families pay only $50 to send a girl to camp.

The local branch of the AAUW was established in 1974 to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. For more information, contact Membership Chair Shirley Brewer at shirlron1@gmail.com

To learn more about the Tech Trek camps, visit techtrek-fl.aauw.net