Minuteman High School to hold Girls in STEM Summer Exploratory for middle school girls in August

By Judy Bass

Minuteman High School is the place to be this summer for girls in seventh- and eighth-grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), want to be mentored by students in the Minuteman Girls in STEM Club, and seek information about careers in STEM.

The Minuteman Girls in STEM Summer Exploratory for middle school girls will be held from August 3 - 7, 2015 (Monday through Friday) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at the school, located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington. This five-day opportunity is free for seventh- and eighth-grade girls in the Minuteman district, which includes the towns of Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston. The cost is $149 to out-of-district students. Free transportation is available to in-district students.

Building on the popularity and success of Minuteman’s Girls in STEM Camp in February, which was brought to the public’s attention by the Boston Globe and New England Cable News, the Minuteman Girls in STEM Summer Exploratory will feature fun and engaging STEM activities led by students certified in mentoring from Minuteman’s Girls in STEM Club. They themselves are being mentored by women in STEM, and want to use their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire other girls who are eager to pursue further STEM education and professions.

Further proof of the excellence of Minuteman’s Girls in STEM program is the fact that it has just been honored as SkillsUSA’s Grand Prize winner of the Student2Student Recognition Program.

“The girls in the STEM Mentoring group are working on another exciting, fun program for the summer exploratory, which will include many outdoor activities and a possible fun field trip,” said Minuteman’s Director of Career and Technical Education, Michelle Roche. “Make sure to register early as I’m sure this exploratory week will fill up fast!”

For more information, please contact Michelle Roche at 781-861-6500 x7326 or visit http://www.minuteman.org. Seats are limited, so please apply early.

Minuteman is an award-winning regional high school that gives its graduates a competitive edge in the new global economy by providing them with a high-quality career and technical education, coupled with a rigorous grounding in mathematics, English, science, and social studies. At Minuteman, students can currently major in 19 career and technical education programs at the same time they take rigorous academic courses, similar to those in traditional academic high schools. Minuteman offers a wide selection of academic courses and programs, including foreign languages (Spanish, French and Latin), art, Advanced Placement courses, and Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It also offers a wide range of sports and does not charge any fees to participate.