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Girls Scouts Get New, Updated Badges; Reflect Science & Technology
In Camp, Conferences, Education, Girls, Leadership, Media & Technology on October 16, 2011 at 3:44 pmGirls Institute Offers Opportunity for Girls to be Themselves
In Camp, Education, Girls, Leadership on August 15, 2010 at 3:47 pmThe New York Time recently went inside Rachel Simmons’ Girls Leadership Institute, which directs camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. Read the full article.
Program Spotlight: TechGYRLS of North Dakota
In Camp, Education, Girls, Leadership, Media & Technology, Uncategorized on April 27, 2010 at 8:31 amIn North Dakota, the TechGYRLS program encourages young girls in the Fargo area to get involved in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
The collaborative effort of the YWCA Cass Clay, NDSU Society of Women Engineers and Microsoft Fargo has offered girls in grades four through seven a chance to explore technology. Student mentors from the North Dakota State University Society of Women Engineers work with the girls on projects such as building robots, catapults and contraptions to protect a dropped egg.
The goal of TechGYRLS is to help girls develop the confidence to use technology and discover links between science and math. The program was developed by the YWCA USA in 1997 after seeing the need to strengthen girls’ interest and competency in computer literacy as it has become a key job skill in nearly every profession today. In 2008, the YWCA was awarded a grant from Microsoft to expand the program, including a summer camp, Saturday session in Spring and Fall, and providing opportunities in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Reports from Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Camp
In Camp, Girls, Media & Technology on August 28, 2009 at 4:11 pmMicrosoft opened its Redmond headquarters to bright and eager high school girls during the company’s 10th annual DigiGirlz High Tech Camp last week. For one week, girls from across the Puget Sound area were introduced to the latest innovations in the world of technology.
DigiGirlz High Tech Camps’ purpose is to dispel myths of what it means to have a career in the high-tech industry and give girls a chance to experience firsthand what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. Read more.
DigiGirlz High Tech Camps Design for the Xbox
In Camp, Girls, Media & Technology on July 21, 2009 at 7:18 amParticipants at D.C.’s Digigirlz camp will design a new game for the Xbox console. The camp, which aims to address the low enrollment of girls in technology fields, was held at Microsoft’s offices in several cities in the U.S. and abroad on July 17. Thirty-six girls, who are rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, were picked based on their answers to essay questions about their interest in technology, how they use technology today and their aspirations. Learn more about Microsoft’s Digigirlz program.
Engineering Camp for Girls
In Camp, Education, Girls, Media & Technology on June 9, 2009 at 11:12 amThe Pacific University’s Center for Gender Equity Hosts Week-Long Workshop June 22 to June 26. Partnering with the American Association for University Women (AAUW) and Portland Wiz Kids, the CGE presents Gateway to Engineering for Girls. Girls grades 3 to 6 are invited to register for this exciting workshop taking place on the Pacific University campus. More information is available online.
Girls Encouraged to Apply for Journey 2009
In Camp, Girls, Leadership on February 3, 2009 at 7:27 amThe Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County is accepting applications for its residential summer camp, “Journey 2009.” Forty girls entering eighth through 12th grades can participate. Journey will run from June 21-27 at Washington College in Chestertown. The student “delegates” will live in the college dorms, eat in the cafeteria and experience a collegiate atmosphere during the weeklong retreat. To apply by March 14 visit: www.womensgivingcircle.org.
