FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2013

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GIRLSTART OPENS STEM STUDIO AND MINI-PLANETARIUM IN TIME FOR 2013 SUMMER CAMPS, WILL DEBUT TO PUBLIC DURING ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ON SEPT. 7

(AUSTIN) – It was just last year that the Girlstart STEM Center expanded to meet the growing demand for its STEM education summer camp programs for girls, doubling the number of camps it could accommodate. The latest expansion at its Austin location – the Girlstart STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium, brings the universe into its backyard.

The the free-standing studio is designed to enhance the experience of students attending Girlstart summer camps, as well as providing Girlstart with facilities to create a more comprehensive astronomy activities.

Major: Government

College: University of Texas at Austin

What do you want to do when you graduate?
I would like to become a high school Social Studies teacher!

What are you excited about for this summer?
To work at Girlstart and eat lots of Sno-Beach!

What is one of your favorite summer memories from when you were a kid?
Going swimming everyday.

Favorite Sonic drink: Cherry Limeade with easy ice and extra cherries

Its hard to believe its already time to wrap up our spring semester of Girlstart After School programs. This week each school hosted their Spring Showcase. They set up five of the activities from the semester and invited teachers and family to check it out. As visitors came through, the girls demonstrated the activity, explained what they had learned, and had their visitors participate as well.

What a busy and exciting semester its been partnering with all of our schools! We are already looking forward to the fall!

This past Saturday, Shree kicked off our Girls In STEM Conference with a special message to over 450 4th thru 8th grade girls! In 2011, Shree entered her science fair project in the FIRST Google Global Science Fair and WON 1st place! She was invited to meet and share her project with President Obama at the White House and has won numerous awards including Glamour Magazine’s 21 Amazing Women of the Year in 2011. Shree is currently attending Harvard University and wants to be a physician. 

Thank you Shree for taking time to share your passion and enthusiasm for STEM with our Girls In STEM participants! Click continue reading to hear Shree's message.