Middle school girls from across the city were at Rice Oct. 24 for a day
of science and socializing at the Sally Ride Science Festival.
Students, parents and teachers participated in discovery workshops led
by scientists and engineers, heard a talk by astronaut Ellen Ochoa and
enjoyed hands-on activities, food and music. The festival, which is
held annually at universities across the country, is designed to
encourage fifth- through eighth-grade girls to consider careers in STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math). The festival was
co-sponsored by the Rice Space Institute, the James A. Baker III
Institute for Public Policy, the Wiess School of Natural Sciences and
the George R. Brown School of Engineering.
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