Abstract

WIT Excite Camp - Integrating Geospatial tech and Culture into STEM.
Track: Learning and Research Lightning Talk
Authors: Isla Young

The goal of the Women In Technology (WIT) Excite Camp is to excite, educate as well as expose middle school students to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Native Hawaiians, girls and other minority groups are given preference. At the four day camp, middle school girls are invited to participate in fun and challenging hands-on, culturally sensitive, and engaging STEM projects. A focus on geospatial technologies was added to the 2014 camp & the results were amazing!