SoundWaters' Science Stars Study in Stamford

Eighty girls from area elementary and middle schools will be participating this month in the hands-on Science Stars program developed by SoundWaters.

The Science Stars, first introduced in Stamford in 2007, helps young girls break from convention and become the next generation of women in science.

SoundWaters President Leigh Shemitz said the syllabus is “among our most successful and in-demand science-enrichment activities” for an underserved segment of the student population in the region.

According to Shemitz, “In mentoring the students to pursue science as an occupation and grow as environmental leaders, the results show we are also encouraging them to become more confident and independent.”

With funding from corporations and foundations including Xerox, People’s United Bank and Purdue Pharma, the Science Stars program is free to all participating girls.

A series of indoor and outdoor exercises conducted by experts and environmental educators on the SoundWaters staff, gives the students opportunities to perform experiments and other exercises that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math.

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Contributed photo: Science Stars run by SoundWaters, cultivates interest and growth in science study by young girls.