Interbranch Special Projects Foundation Amer Assoc Univ Women

All girls attend Tech Trek camps on scholarships provided mostly by AAUW California branch members, working with participating middle schools in their area. Seventh grade science and/or math teachers at these schools recommend camper candidates who must then pass through an extensive qualification process that includes an application, an essay, and a personal interview. Camp curriculum is targeted specifically at girls entering 8th grade.

Wrote a camper:  "Tech Trek was a life-changing experience for me. It sparked my passion for science and math and gave me the confidence to pursue advanced classes and research opportunities. I honestly don’t think I would be where I am today without Tech Trek."

Wrote a 2004 camper, and Stanford University 2013 Chemical Engineering Graduate:  "Tech Trek has affected me in so many ways. It made me feel like I was capable of doing absolutely anything. It definitely was one of the main reasons why I decided to pursue Chemical Engineering at Stanford.  I feel a great sense of respect, admiration, and gratefulness to Tech Trek and everyone involved in it for bringing such positive moments in my life that really affected my career choices and who I am today. This is why I continue to stay active in AAUW and continue to encourage young women to pursue careers in the STEM subjects.”

AAUW is now extending the Tech Trek camps throughout the US.  However, donations from this event is specifically for the Stanford camps. You can find out more about Tech Trek by visiting their website:

http://www.aauw-techtrek.org/