What is Tech Trek? Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), AAUW Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun. This one-week summer camp is backed by AAUW’s research and designed to make STEM fields exciting and accessible to girls in middle school — the age when girls’ participation in these fields statistically drops. For many girls, the week-long camp sparks their curiosity and places them on a path toward success.
Why Tech Trek for middle school girls? The Stem Gap– (video)
Volunteer with Florida Tech Trek 2024 as a Student Counselor or Workshop Presenter. Visit https://techtrek-fl.aauw.net/ to register.
Stay tuned for details about Tech Trek 2024 and the wonderful STEM events taking place at Stetson University, June 9-15 and Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter Campus, June 16-22, 2024.
Tech Trek 2025 math/science teacher nominations for 7th grade girls opens November 2024.
Questions? Contact AAUW Tampa Branch Tech Trek Chair, Kim Rostick aauwtampatechtrek@gmail.com
2023-2024 AAUW Tampa Branch Tech Trek Timeline
November 1 – December 15: Electronic teacher nominations are accepted for 7th grade girls. Use the link above.
December 15 TEACHER NOMINATIONS DUE. This is the last day to submit nominations to the Tech Trek Committee.
January 13 Informational Zoom meeting for parents and nominated girls.
January 31 STUDENT APPLICATIONS DUE. This is the last day for students to submit their applications to the Tech Trek Committee.
February/March AAUW Tampa Branch Tech Trek Committee interviews applicants.
March 31 Campers selected for Tech Trek 2024 are notified. There will be two camps Stetson University, DeLand, FL and Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL.
April Camper registrations take place
June Tech Trek Camps held at Stetson University in Deland and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Dates TBA.
September 21, 2024 Tech Trek campers, families and teachers attend AAUW Tampa Branch meeting to share their experience.
Tech Trek 2023 Update
15 students from Hillsborough County School District attended Tech Trek 2023. Two week long camps took place at Stetson University in Deland June 11th– 17th and Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter June 18th-24th. To learn more about the courses offered, click the link https://techtrek-fl.aauw.net/2023-1tech-trek-camp/
To ensure each family can participate, Tech Trek only costs $50 per camper. The actual cost per camper is $1,000 which is raised through grants and sponsors. Please consider a tax deductible donation of $50 or more to AAUW FL Supporting Fdn, Inc. Every Contribution Makes a Difference!
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AAUW TECH TREK program features a week-long camp designed to create interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for 7th grade girls.