Take it to the Streets! Thank you to the Waltham Boys and Girls Club for hosting our Girlstart Summer Program July 22-26. It was an experience they will never forget!
This past week, the girls became city planners and learned all about the ins and outs of what goes into a city – from engineering roads to designing greenspaces to learning about different energy solutions.
Starting with a small city, the girls first learned about the components of a city and what to consider when deciding where those go. Then, they expanded their cities with roadways and skyscrapers, exploring the engineering side of city planning.
The girls also explored how nature interacts with big cities. Making their own compost, building filtration systems, and designing greenspaces showed the girls how important it is to remember the environment!
Cities are always using new technology! The girls used their coding skills to program their own autonomous cars. Each girl personalized their own vehicle and then programmed it to navigate the city and even parallel park!
On Friday, the girls presented all of their hard work to friends and families at the Showcase. We are so thankful for everyone who visited for supporting girls in STEM!
