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USF Sarasota/Manatee STEM Summit

2011

WHAT IS IT

The USF Sarasota/Manatee STEM Summit introduced approximately 120 middle school girls from the local area to a variety of STEM concepts from biology to technology. Raytheon presented 6 unique workshops and activities during the summit.

›› Girls having fun learning

WHO WE ARE

Raytheon volunteers and family members reaching out to the community.

›› World Class Talent

Cassandra Wellman Vanessa Ruiz-Rangel Alexa Ruiz-Rangel

Daughter of Vanessa Magdarline Gedeon Lizzie Lewalski

Daughter of Susanna

Susanna Packauskas Violeta Packauskas

Mother of Susanna Patrice Mitchell Micheria Bell Jean Greenawalt Maria Dimopoulos

Not Pictured

WHAT WE DID

Raytheon presented two 45 minute workshops during the Summit.

›› SNAP Kits and MMU

WHAT WE DID

Raytheon presented four 30 minute activities during the Summit.

›› Catapults and Polymers

WHAT WE DID

›› Hoop Gliders and Slinkys

Raytheon presented four 30 minute activities during the Summit.

BY THE NUMBERS

The USF Sarasota/Manatee STEM Summit reached out across the local community.

›› Serving the local community

- all girls- ages ranged from 7 to 15 - 73% either 12 or 13 years old- 137 girls registered- 41 schools represented - 3 counties represented

WHY THEY CAME

›› Filling a need

Girls attending the Summit came- to have fun (87%), - to learn more about math and science (60%), - to help them do well in school (51%),- to learn about different majors in college (49%), - and to meet others with similar interests (44%).

The USF Sarasota/Manatee STEM Summit reached out across the local community.