by Karen Kucher, Sign On San Diego
Julia, 17, was able to have such rich, hands-on experiences not at her high school but through a special program in San Diego County that encourages young women to go into science, technology, engineering and math fields. Julia Roche, center, is a member of BeWise, a program that encourages girls to go into science, math and technology fields. The Better Education for Women in Science & Engineering program, which began in 1999, was formed in response to the underrepresentation of women in science and engineering fields. Students work closely with medical doctors, renowned researchers and hi-tech professionals, many of whom are women, to not only learn science but to gain inspiration for their futures.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/24/program-inspiring-young-women-to-discover-science/
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