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Tech trek New LogoVirtual Tech Trek is designed to provide campers with exposure to computer science and engineering, along with workshops designed to explore individual STEM specialties more deeply using a hands-on or interactive approach. Hands-on activities, inspirational speakers, and interactive workshops help to make STEM subjects fun as well as educational. Trained instructors and coaching staff including near-peer Tech Trek alumnae, work alongside credentialed teachers, and women in STEM-related careers.

This is a week-long virtual camp for rising 8th grade girls. The camp is centered on a morning  project-based robotics/engineering/coding class that meets daily and results in a personalized creation by week’s end. After lunch, the campers hear from inspirational women for an hour, then participate in one or more 90-minute hands-on or interactive science, technology, engineering, and math workshops to encourage fun while learning.  They can return for evening workshops with girls from another country, social activities, or even parent sessions.

 While the university campus continues to be an integral component of the Tech Trek experience, it is one that must be forgone this year.  The virtual camp addresses an equally critical component:  exposure to STEM subjects in a welcoming community. Under the careful supervision of trained coaching staff in a low 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio, and using kits distributed prior to camp, the campers will interact with women who model a high degree of science, technology, engineering, or math expertise as part of their daily lives.

In 2021, three Monday-Friday weeks are currently scheduled:  

  • June 21-25
  • July 12-16
  • July 26-30  

Each camp will serve approximately 300 campers from all over California.

Students at participating schools are nominated by their teachers. Parents can contact the middle school guidance counselor or science teacher or their local branch to see if their school is participating. The nomination and selection process will begin after January 2021.

Check back regularly for updates. If you have questions, contact the Virtual Camp Director at [email protected].

What is Tech Trek?

February 1, 2021

Tech Trek is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) camp designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. It features Read More

Filed Under: About Camp, Tech Trek - External, Tech Trek - Internal

2020 Virtual Camp Testimonials

December 17, 2020

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2021 Virtual Camp Weekly Schedule

December 17, 2020

This is a week-long virtual camp for rising 8th grade girls. The camp is centered on a morning  project-based robotics/engineering/coding class that meets daily and results in a personalized Read More

Filed Under: About Camp

2021 Virtual Camp Daily Schedule

December 17, 2020

Camp starts Monday mornings at 9 am. All three sessions are the same. Campers will be assigned to a session based on their availability. Read More

Filed Under: About Camp

2020 Summary Report Tech Trek Wearable Tech STEM Camp

December 17, 2020

In partnership with Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™, the American Association of University Women (AAUW)offered a virtual Wearable Tech Trek. Students enjoyed the Tech Trek Wearable Virtual Camp. As Read More

Filed Under: Research

Why So Few

December 17, 2020

In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law, and business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A 2010 research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that Read More

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Solving the Equation: The Variables for Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing

December 17, 2020

Engineering and computer science — two of the most lucrative STEM fields — remain heavily male dominated. Only 21% of engineering majors and 19% of computer science majors are women. Read AAUW’s Read More

Filed Under: Research

Racial Injustice: Understanding It, Recognizing It, Talking About It. (Webinar)

August 18, 2020

AAUW California is committed to being an ally in the fight against racial injustice. This important discussion will help participants understand why this issue is critical to our organization, how Read More

Filed Under: 2021 Virtual Tech Trek, Updates

How Tech Trekkers are chosen

January 10, 2019

Every girl attending a Tech Trek Science Camp is on a full sponsorship and was first recommended for the program by her middle school science or math teacher. Local AAUW branch coordinators provide Read More

Filed Under: About Camp, Tech Trek - External, Tech Trek - Internal

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