GEMS: GIRLS ENGAGED IN MATH AND SCIENCE
The purpose of this group is to mentor girls, who are in grades 8-12, in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Although it started as a follow-up to Tech Trek Science Camp for Girls (a week-long residential summer scholarship camp for 8th graders that emphasizes the STEM areas), GEMS is open to all middle and high school girls and is one of the many avenues that AAUW contributes to in its mission to advance equity for women and girls.
The following are the planned activities for the 2009-2010 school year:
| September 19 | Workshop Day at Caňada College |
| October 17 | |
| November 7 | |
| December 3 | NASA Space Science talk |
| January 23 | Genetics lab tour and hands-on experiments |
| January 30-31 | Silicon Valley Puzzle DayV |
| February 6 | De Anza Planetarium |
| TBD | Coyote Creek Outdoor Classroom |
| March 28 | Wildflower RunV |
| April | Anaerobe Systems tour and hands-on experiments |
| May 4 | Morgan Hill Geology talk |
| May | Habitat for Humanity build (for those 16+)V |
| June | Meet and Greet 2010 Tech Trek campers |
Note: V superscript denotes volunteer opportunity
For more information, contact the GEMS coordinator, Susan Oldham-Fritts at sofritts@garlic.com
