The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) announces a new science program pointed toward convincing "art-interested" girls to foster an interest, perhaps even a career, in science.
"Project STEAM: Integrating art with science to build science identities among girls" is a new four-year program led by UAF director Laura Connor and funded by a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Beginning in 2013 until 2016, STEAM will offer non-residential, two-week summer academies and a series of science cafés in Fairbanks and Tucson, Ariz. The program is designed for sixth to eighth graders, but parents, teachers, youth leaders and members of the public are encouraged to attend.
Conner, director of outreach for UAF's College of Natural Science and Mathematics and STEAM's project leader, said:
The application process will begin in early 2013. Learn more, including how to sign up for information regarding the program, here.