While we had multiple nominations from math and science teachers, only nine girls completed their applications. Some had conflicting family vacations already scheduled, and at least one, according to her mother, was because her daughter “was being stubborn and wouldn’t listen”. If you have had a daughter, I think you can relate to the difficulty of getting a 12 year old girl to do what you want, especially if it is good for her!
We have reserved 10 spaces, 5 at UCSB and 5 at UCSC. There are other branches in the county who will be delighted to take over our unused spot. Interviews and the selection will occur on April 11th. Thanks again to Mila LaBarre for opening up her classroom at Laguna Middle School on a Saturday for the interviews.
Cindy Treichler and Susan Updegrove
Co-coordinators, Tech Trek
