The key components of the Tech Trek model are as follows:
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- Local middle school science and math teachers identify girls to attend Tech Trek.
- Girls apply and are selected to attend the camp.
- Attendees reside on a college or university campus.
- During the week of camp, girls attend a daily math or science core class.
- Girls participate in a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day.
- Girls interact daily with women STEM role models.
- Girls hear from women STEM professionals at a Professional Women’s Night.