All 2015 Tech Trek Campers and their families have been invited to meet our membership and to learn more about camp from past campers. As there is no general meeting in June, this event will be our only June activity. Please come to meet these outstanding young ladies and hear what a few past campers are doing now. Because of your generous support, we are sending eight girls to this years Science & Math camp.
When: Sunday,June7thfrom2-4pm Where: Santa Maria Lawn Bowl Clubhouse 420 South McClelland
(across from the SM Public Library Parking Garage)
Light refreshments will be served

From our Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce Newsletter:

Tech Trek

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) – Santa Maria Branch will be giving full scholarships to eight local students to attend Tech Trek at UC Santa Barbara this summer. Tech Trek is a week-long science and math camp designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. It features hands-on activities in math, science, and related fields.
For Tech Trek, the Santa Maria Branch of AAUW targets the underserved population of the local community, particularly those young women who will be the first in their family to attend college. It is believed that a one-week residence experience on a college campus will increase the likelihood that these young women will pursue higher education.

Many generous individuals and organizations have donated funds to aid in the scholarships. AAUW-Santa Maria members have matched several grants, including those from Coast Hills Community Foundation, Elks Charities, Energy Partners Fund, Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids, Inc. (Noontime Kiwanis), and Santa Maria Rotary Foundation.

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. If you would like further information on Tech Trek, or AAUW, please contact AAUW Santa Maria.