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Tesla, NV (KTNV ) — Girls can do anything and yet the tech industry is still dominated by men. So three years ago, CCSD launched a program to change that. It’s called Girls in Engineering. It’s Raising the Bar and changing the future.
Girls can do anything and yet the tech industry is still dominated by men. So three years ago, CCSD launched a program to change that. It’s called Girls in Engineering. It’s Raising the Bar and changing the future.
“We’re making an at-home simple motor. Our goal is to make this spin.”
Anastasia is a 7th grade lover of math and science. She and a group of girls from Kenny Guinn Middle School are visiting Tesla to learn about career opportunities for women in engineering.
“I learned the battery isn’t this tiny thing in the back. It’s from the lenth of the car, all the way back there.”
Angelina Rivera has always had an interest in building things–today her interest is expanding to cars. “I had never thought about working on cars before but I think it’s interesting to see components and computers because they are so electronic and advanced.”
All of this is possible because a CCSD employee started Girls in Engineering 3 years ago for a very personal reason. “I have a daughter. I don’t ever want anyone to tell her she can’t do something bc she’s a woman.”
Because of Snehal Bahkta’s vision, hundreds of our girls are now in STEM programs and considering tech careers. “Getting them hands on in all female environment letting them feel comfortable, ask questions, really it helps build confidence.”
Visiting Tesla is pretty cool. But the leadership team at the location on West Sahara (where the girls visited) is all women. That is super inspiring to these young ladies. Anastasia says, “It gives you someone to look up to. You can look up to male figures but having someone you can relate to in certain ways is tremendous.”
Still, these girls insist it’s not about girl power–it’s about people power. Let the best job candidate win.
“In history we learned about women’s suffrage movements. But we can’t forget because we were mistreated back then, we can’t mistreat men now. So I feel like there is an equal opportunity for everyone.”
“Cars and electronics are good for both boys and girls.”
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