Public Robotics Workshop Empowers Over 400 Girls in STEM Careers

State-of-the-art laboratory opens doors to free weekend engineering courses, 3D printing labs, and college admissions counseling.

Maya Lin

Maya Lin

Oct 28, 2026•4 min read
Middle school students assemble an autonomous robotic rover during a weekend seminar.
Middle school students assemble an autonomous robotic rover during a weekend seminar. • Photography: Community Press Archive
Story Key Highlights
  • 420 graduates in first cohort
  • 25 full ride engineering scholarships awarded
  • Free laptop provided to every participant

The Girls in Tech Innovation Hub completed its first semester, graduating 420 young women with hands-on credentials in Python and electronics.

Corporate tech sponsors have pledged full university scholarships for 25 high school seniors entering computer engineering degrees.

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