A group of young girls is getting the opportunity to learn about STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It's a program that those teaching it call a critical component.
SACRAMENTO — A group of young girls is getting the opportunity to learn about STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math.Jade Jones, 11, is among the dozen other students who are a part of this first-ever, one-of-a-kind program.
"I hope they're inspired and motivated to consider opportunities in science, technology, engineering arts and math," said Lisa Carlson of Black Womxn United."In those fields, where there's a lack of representation that they can be the thought leaders in.""So that these young ladies can see successful thriving Black women like themselves in this field already and know they can also be there," Carlson said.
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