'Femineer' club offers STEM program to help girls excel at Bay Area school

"I also enjoy the imaginary part and the creative part of engineering."
Thursday, December 2, 2021
CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- A group of girls from Ygnacio Valley High in Concord is working to break through the glass ceiling.

The "Femineer" club is an after-school program for budding female engineers.

It is intended to give girls a chance to be front and center in a "STEM" program (that focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics) that's usually dominated by boys.

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They are using a kit to build their own working robots.

"I get to meet new people and I also enjoy the imaginary part and the creative part of engineering," said student Sarah Richnavsky.

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In May, the girls will take part in a showcase that will feature their creations.

Eventually, the organizers plan to roll this out to other campuses.

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