The E-STEAM Project for Girls

Julie Toruellas Garcia, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Halmos College Department of Biological Sciences. Not only that, she is the director of NSU’s American Association of University for Women (AAUW) and the E-STEAM Project for Girls. The E-STEAM Project for Girls increases awareness and interests in STEAM-related careers and the pursuit of a higher education. These careers focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

On Friday, September 25, Julie Toruellas Garcia held a virtual presentation with the PACE Center for Girls in Broward County, on the E-STEAM Project in order to recruit participants. The first virtual session for the E-STEAM Project for Girls was held on October 2.  Teams were put into place to accommodate a virtual format.

One of the E-STEAM project’s goals is for future students to learn about the college experience. The day started with an icebreaker led by NSU’s AAUW student club president, Samrudhdhi Ayachit and member, Carol Manikkuttiyil. They were given an online NSU campus tour and learned about the admissions process to get into college. This project also helps individuals in choosing what kind of major or clubs they can participate in. The day ended with a goal setting workshop.

NSU AAUW members Alexandra Hartmann and Molly Scanlon, Ph.D. were part of this project. Alexandra Hartmann is the Senior Associate Director of International Admissions. Molly Scanlon, Ph.D. is an associate professor in Halmos College’s Department of Communications, Media, and the Arts.