Women in STEM

Women’s History Month Profile | Dr. Laine Powell, Tech Sassy Girlz

Historically, lack of exposure and access have been the main reasons women have been extremely underrepresented in STEM-related fields. Even today, only 26 percent...

Tech Sassy Girlz Hosts FemSTEM Robotics Event

Dozens of young girls gathered in Orlando to get inspired and learn more about robotics and science at the FemSTEM Robotics event in November....

STEM Strong: Orange County Strengthens its Commitment to Students through STEM Learning

Last month, Orange County Public Schools hosted the inaugural Biomedical Science Challenge, which featured Project Lead-the-Way’s Biomedical Science module – the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was an...

Orange County Government: Women in STEM

Carol Merkel discovered her love for engineering in college and has never looked back. Growing up, Carol Merkel loved math and was exceptionally good...

Orange County Government: Women in STEM

Biologist Julie Bortles is helping protect water quality in Orange County’s lakes, rivers and springs Growing up in Miami next to a lake, Julie...