The University of Central Arkansas will present the sixth annual Girl Power in STEM on Friday, April 27, on the UCA campus.
Girl Power in STEM allows eighth-grade Arkansas girls to experience hands-on learning opportunities related to careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Participants will spend the day learning from female professionals and UCA students.
This year’s featured speaker for the event is Arkansas native Raye J. Montague, whose 30-plus years in the U.S. Navy included creating the rough draft of the first computer-based U.S. Naval ship design. Her innovations led to her receiving the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1972.
Around 300 Arkansas girls are expected to participate in this program designed to provide participants with a “college day” experience and encourage academic excellence in their high school and college years.
Girl Power in STEM, which is supported through grants and corporate sponsorships, is free and open to the public. For more information, visit uca.edu/cnsm/gps.