A unique hands-on event is giving students in the Coastal Bend a chance to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and skilled trades — while promoting diversity and inclusion in fields that are often overlooked.
Local nonprofit inspires girls to explore STEM and skilled trades careers
STEM Day by the Bay, happening Saturday, July 26 at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, invites kids and teens to build, create, and discover what it takes to power the modern world. The event will have two sessions, one at 10 a.m. and another one at 11:30 a.m, both are free to the public.
One of the organizations leading the charge is the local nonprofit This One’s for the Gals, which focuses on introducing girls — and boys — to career paths can be overlooked by the younger generation.
“We like to talk to girls about careers not a lot of people talk to girls about,” said founder Stephanie Hajducek. “We focus on construction, energy, manufacturing, and maritime — and we’re showing them they have a place in all of it…