Tech Trek Washington

Volunteer to Work at Tech Trek WA

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Working with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and couldn’t be done without these efforts. Volunteers receive room and board on campus, mileage to/from home/campus and a modest stipend.

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Interested in any of the below described positions? Please submit our  Interest Form .

| Dorm Monitor | Health Aide | Student Counselor |

| workshop presenter | teacher | camp leadership |, dorm monitor.

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Each Dorm Monitor will have a ‘dorm group’ of seven to ten girls. Dorm monitors will hold daily meetings with their dorm groups and keep track of their whereabouts throughout the day. They will accompany girls to campus activities and field trips and will be in charge of the enforcement of camp rules and policies. Application Form (Word doc to be filled in) Full Position Description (pdf)

NOTE: Dorm Monitors must be at least 21 years old.

Student Counselor

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Student counselors will be paired with a Dorm Monitor and help supervise campers throughout the day and assist camp staff with classes and other activities. They will help to provide a safe environment, monitor campers, ensure they are where they need to be, and act as role models for the campers by demonstrating a warm, positive outlook and attitude as well as excitement for STEM. Application Form (Word doc to be filled in) Full Position Description (pdf) NOTE: Student Counselor candidates must be age 16 by January of the camp year.

Health Aide

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Health Aides will be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of camp and be able to respond immediately to health needs. They will keep records of campers’ medical information and be familiar with any potential health issues listed in camper’s health history. Health Aides will also hold ‘clinic hours’ during the week. Applicants for this position should be a senior nursing student, current health care provider or a retired health care provider with updated training. Full Position Description (pdf) NOTE: Health Aides must be at least 21 years old.

Workshop Presenter

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Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model. Workshop Presenter Application Form 2023

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Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework. Students may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day. Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort and act as role models. 2023 Teacher Application Form Full Position Description (pdf)

Camp Leadership Positions

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Camp Director : Manage camp staffing, curriculum, and day to day leadership over approximately 6 months of the year. Director Position Description (pdf)

Assistant Camp Director : Assist Camp Director in many ways over approximately 3 months of the year. Asst. Camp Director Position Description (pdf)

Curriculum Coordinator : Recruit STEM core class teachers and workshop presenters. Review proposed curriculum from volunteer teachers. Curriculum Position Description (pdf)

Volunteer Coordinator : Perform outreach to recruit AAUW members, teachers, parents, students, and community members to serve as committed and passionate volunteers for Tech Trek. Volunteer Coordinator Position Description (pdf)

Social Media Coordinator : Manage Tech Trek camp social media, photo, blog, and web efforts. Social Media Position Description (pdf)

Student and Family Coordinator : Manage camper nomination, application, selection, and registration processes. Student/Family Coordinator Position Description (pdf)

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Interested in any of the above job descriptions? Questions? Teachers/Workshop Presenters: [email protected] Other jobs: [email protected]

Tech Trek at NMT

Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek.

Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts. All staff will receive room and board on campus.

Health Aid The Camp Health Aid staffs the infirmary and administers medications and first aid to Tech Trek NM campers. Preference given to a Nurse.

MESH Coordinator The MESH Coordinator is an experienced teacher who promotes supportive services around mental emotional social health to campers and staff working collaboratively with camp staff.

Student Counselors

The Student Counselor is a college student who identifies as female and provides the social and/or technical foundation the campers need while on their Tech Trek adventure, helping them negotiate their journey while also helping AAUW achieve the camp’s objectives of increasing campers’ interest in studies and careers in STEM fields, all with respect and concern. The Student Counselor is assigned a group of campers and supervises them at all meals and supervises them from dinner until breakfast. The Student Counselor may also be assigned to specific day time activities. Applications due by March 28, 2024. Preference given to Tech Trek NM Alumnae, those attending New Mexico Universities, or returning staff. Request an application from [email protected]

Junior Counselor The Junior Counselor attended Tech Trek NM in 2021. A junior counselor should be highly responsible, independent, flexible, self-starting and hard working. She should always be willing to help when asked and have a positive attitude that encourages active learning and participation. In addition, she should serve as a positive role model to campers. Junior Counselors will be chosen to assist Dorm Monitors, Counselors, and Committee Members in providing campers with a safe, positive, supportive, and fun experience during the entire week of Tech Trek at New Mexico Tech. E-mail [email protected] to request an application. Deadline is March 29, 2024.

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (3 hours/day for 5 days) or lead a one-time, 90 minute workshop for 12- and 13-year-old girls during the week of Tech Trek camp.

Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework. Students may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day. Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort and act as role models.

View the full Teacher Position Description.  Under construction

Link to form to connect potential core class teachers and workshop leaders with us:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PkDTIHHrgk–XHY3KKPxonMbFwtDQu0pXIFhX2h8AVo/edit

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters present one 90 minute workshop twice to campers during the week of Tech Trek.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

View the full Workshop Presenter Position Description.  Under construction

Camp Photographer

Camp photographer documents registration, core classes, workshops, field trips, and evening activities. The camp photographer takes a group photo, photos of dorm groups, and takes home town publicity photos. Finally, the camp photographer sets the photographs to music and produces a 6-10 minute video shown at the closing program Saturday.

View the full Camp Photographer Position Description.

AN OPEN INVITATION TO WORK AT TECH TREK NM 2024

June 16-22, 2024

Dear New Mexico AAUW Members,

We are so excited to be hosting another Tech Trek New Mexico camp this summer. Many of you have already made it possible with your financial support, and we thank you for that. Some of you have expressed an interest in attending Tech Trek for a day or two to see up close and personal how it works. As a Dorm Mom at the 2017 Tech Trek, it was great fun getting to know the rising eighth graders from all over the state and seeing how they grew and developed in their science and leadership skills during the week.

This year we will be hosting about 48 girls from all over New Mexico in a week-long science camp. The week revolves around fun STEM activities in core classes and workshops, as well as field trips and personal projects in STEM fields.

We would like as many AAUW members as might be interested to participate. We need AAUWans to serve as coaches to the teachers in the morning Core Classes and the leaders of the afternoon workshops and other activities.

We are also looking for professional women in the STEM fields to provide career information and inspiration to our campers on in evening panels.

If you would like to help, please contact, Claudia Poglitsch, e-mail to: [email protected] or      505-264-1524.

TECH TREK NEW MEXICO 2024 WANTS YOU!!!

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Tech Trek's success is due to dedicated staff (camp counselors, camp health aide, and teachers) and a host of community volunteers.   We need YOU!  Click below to learn more about how you may participate and how to sign up to be part of the Tech Trek team.  If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] .

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Tech Trek Counselors play a vital role in developing a positive, safe, and enriching experience for every participant.  Counselors will direct activities for a small group of campers, promote team-bonding and mentoring, be on the lookout for potentially harmful behaviors and situations, provide clear and concise information regarding camp activities and the camp schedule, and accompany the campers to all activities both on and off the UAH campus.

WORKSHOP LEADERS

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Tech Trek activities include workshops led by science and engineering professionals in our community.  Workshops include short presentation, demonstration, and opportunities for the campers to do some hands-on learning.  Workshops are typically 45-60 minutes and repeat two to four times on a single day.

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Tech Trek would not be possible without the support of volunteers from our community.  Volunteers can support Tech Trek in a variety of ways, including:

Tech Trek Interviewer

Professional Women's Night 

Camp Check-in/Check-out

Pick up supplies

Tech Trek Expo Activities

Guest Speakers

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Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), AAUW Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun. This one-week summer camp is backed by AAUW’s  research and designed to make STEM fields exciting and accessible to girls in middle school — the age when girls’ participation in these fields statistically drops. For many girls, the week long camp sparks their curiosity and places them on a path toward success.

AAUW of California member Marie Wolbach founded Tech Trek in 1998 with the help of an  AAUW Community Action Grant . Today AAUW Tech Trek operates at 22 different sites around the nation. A 2013 survey of AAUW Tech Trek alumnae from California demonstrates the program’s lasting effects on many levels, including interest and confidence in STEM fields, decision to pursue those fields, and future career plans.

AAUW Tech Trek alumnae surpass the national average in most advanced math and science courses:

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Girls learn about STEM careers that align with their passions and help them solve big problems:

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Find AAUW Tech Trek near You

Camps are held in the summer at campuses around the country. All campers are nominated by their seventh-grade math and science teachers. Girls then apply and are selected by a committee. Visit the camp pages below to learn more about getting involved at the local level

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Tech Trek at Davis

Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to help girls explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our volunteers will help plan activities, core courses, workshops, and identify general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek.

Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.  Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts.

| Dorm Mom | Counselor | Teacher | Medical Staff |  Workshop Presenter |

Provide the emotional foundation these girls-becoming-women need while on their Tech Trek adventure. You are both advocates and enforcers – looking out for the girls’ best interests and representing their needs, while making sure they get where they need to be and do what they need to do; as well as helping them to have fun, while following the rules and staying safe.

Each Dorm Mom will have a dorm group of 10 to 12 girls.  Dorm Moms help to build a cohesive dorm group and keep track of their campers’ whereabouts throughout the day.  They accompany girls to camp activities and enforce the camp rules and policies. Dorm Moms will be given detailed information on what to expect each day so that they can concentrate on helping their campers.

Download the full position description.

Counselors are former Tech Trek campers who volunteer to assist teachers, Dorm Moms and the Camp Directors during the week of Tech Trek camp with activities, workshops, material preparation and general camper needs. Counselors must be empathetic and mature enough to handle emotional challenges.

Counselors will assist teachers with core classes and other presenters with workshop activities.  They will help to provide a safe environment, monitor campers and act as a role models for the campers by demonstrating a warm, positive outlook and attitude as well as an excitement for STEM.

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (3 hours/day for 5 days) for 12- and 13-year-old girls during the week of Tech Trek camp.

Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework.  Campers may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day.  Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort. All teachers are female, and therefore also act as role models. At the end of the camp, campers should have at least one finished project they can take home as a reminder of what they accomplished and learned at Tech Trek.

Medical Staff

The Medical Staff member provides basic medical support as needed and is the first line of medical support for campers.   She should be highly organized and comfortable discussing medical needs of campers, prepared for all medical issues that might arise during camp activities.

The Medical Staff member will be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of camp and be able to respond immediately to health needs.  They will keep records of campers’ medical information and be familiar with any potential health issues listed in their history.  She will also hold ‘clinic hours’ during the week.  Applicants for this position should have extensive nurse’s training, be a senior nursing student, a retired nurse with updated training or a medical doctor.

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters present hands-on workshops to campers during the week of Tech Trek. The workshops are held in the afternoon or evening during the week of camp.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

For more information about volunteering at Tech Trek @ UC Davis:

Please contact susan wheeler and martha rees, camp co-directors, at.

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Tech Trek - STEM Camp

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Volunteers Needed for Tech Trek

Tech Trek is an exciting week-long, residential, hands-on STEM camp for girls currently in 7th grade who show promise in math science and/or technology.

It’s held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma where girls live in college dorms for a week during the summer and take classes from an excellent group of female scientists. The camp is designed to create interest, excitement, and confidence in young women at an age where they are sometime likely to drop out of math and science studies.

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All girls are sponsored so there are no financial barriers to attending camp.  We are particularly focused on getting girls to camp who might not otherwise be able to attend this type of enrichment.  We look for the girls who would benefit most from this great experience and might not have other opportunities.

Seattle Branch sponsors around 10 girls each year from schools in the greater Seattle area.  The process starts in January. It costs $1000 for each girl to attend camp.  If you would like to donate to Tech Trek here’s how.  All amounts are appreciated.  Donate to Tech Trek.

Tech Trek is an AAUW program going on in a number of states nationwide.  AAUW-WA coordinates our camp.  There are generally three camps held in July and August.  Two camps are held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma and another one at Eastern Washington University, Cheney.  More information on Tech Trek Wa

Daily Life at Tech Trek – by Tonna Kutner

Here’s a description of daily life at Tech Trek and some pictures from one of our Dorm Monitors to give you a better idea or what goes on at this wonderful experience.

Tech Trek is a week long summer science camp for girls between 7th and 8th grade.  The teachers are all women scientists and the camp is designed to keep girls enthusiastic and engaged in science and math.  AAUW Washington manages the camp and AAUW branches throughout the state sponsor girls so they can attend regardless of their financial status.

I had the “opportunity” to go to our week-long Tech Trek camp this summer as a “Dorm Monitor.”  I must say, having no children of my own, this was out of my comfort zone and I was a little worried.  But looking back now, there were some highs and lows, but all-in-all it was a wonderful experience and I’m glad I volunteered.  It was at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma with 64 girls between 7th and 8th grade.

There were ten girls in my wing of the dorm along with a student counselor who was a wonderful asset.  She had just graduated from high school and was very interested and well informed on astronomy.  She was also really good with the girls.  We called our group “Apollo 4.”  We thought we had the best group.  They were very interesting and pretty well behaved all around.  There was one scary night where two girls woke up and knocked on my door.  Someone had yelled and screamed outside the dorms for a few seconds and it reminded the girls of a bad experience.  After a while they calmed down and got back to sleep.  Mostly it was pretty quiet at night.

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There were five other wings with Dorm Monitors and Student Counselors so you can imagine it was a very busy place.  The girls broke up into 5 different groups called “core” groups and most mornings they went to classes in their core groups which were Stardust Astronomy, Robotics Engineering, Bodies by Design, App Inventor, and Cyber Security.

The Student Counselors went with the girls to their core classes while the Dorm Monitors reviewed the schedule for the day with our leaders. We usually had an hour or two free before it was time to meet the girls for lunch.  In the afternoon the Dorm Monitors accompanied the girls to classes and the Student Counselors some free time.

There were two afternoon classes ranging from mini-versions of the other core classes to extracting their own DNA (really) and genetic studies on “ReBops” which are creatures made of marshmallows, pipe cleaners and other interesting stuff.  One group had the opportunity to dissect pig hearts.  They were looking for heart strings which open and close the heart valves and, what do you know, they found them!  All the groups were different so I always had to know how many were in my group and keep counting to make sure everyone was there.

Wednesday was a different sort of day.  We did some finance activities provided by Financial Beginnings Washington exploring budgets for clothing, housing, student debt and other expenses – it was a fun and informative.  Then we went on field trips.  Half went to look at marine life and the group I went with got to go to the Museum of Flight.  The girls got to file flight plans, run a checklist on an airplane, do experiments on various aspects of flight and then fly (and sometimes crash) in a flight simulator.

That evening we had pizza and then saw a movie together.  It was “Hidden Figures” and the all-girl audience was just great and applauded and cheered in all the right places.

Thursday night was career night where 17 women scientists came and spoke to the girls and they were able to ask questions.  This was a real eye-opener and a great experience for everyone.  The last night we went out to see the stars and got to look at the moon through a telescope.

Although I was exhausted when I got home and slept for three hours before I even unpacked my car, I think I’ll go for it again next year.  I feel this is such a worthwhile program and makes such a positive difference for the girls who participate in camp.

Our branch sent eight girls this year and we hope to send ten next year.  We will need more help working with middle schools and interviewing girls and parents if we are going to accomplish this goal.  Please offer to help if you can.  Most of the work happens between January and March.

The girls wrote wonderful letters of thanks to our branch – I’ll include just one to let you know how important and life changing this camp is for the girls – the drawings are hers too:

Dear AAUW Seattle Branch: This week has been such a fantastic and eye-opening experience, and I wouldn’t have been able to be at Tech Trek without your kind donations.  This week I learned about what it is to be a woman in STEM.  I participated in Astronomy, Biology, Coding and Technology classes.  I never knew that there were so many fields of STEM, and that all of them are so interesting!  This week I also made so many supportive friends who helped me to say strong even when I didn’t get my first-choice of class, and I loved it anyways!  Tech Trek is so amazing and it allows girls/women to be confident in STEM and that it’s ok to make mistakes because these are the things that help you progress!

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Tech Trek at Fresno

Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Week-long volunteers need to be AAUW members, however, if you are a woman in a STEM industry living in the Fresno area, we are always looking for guest speakers.

Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.  Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts.

| Dorm Mom | Counselor | Core Teacher | Camp Nurse | Volunteer Form | Workshop Presenter | Volunteer Form |

Dorm Moms (or Dorm Aunt or Sister if you prefer) are responsible for a small group of Tech Trek campers during the week of camp. They provide emotional support, keep track of campers’ whereabouts, and accompany their campers to all activities while enforcing camp rules and procedures. All dorm moms will be assigned a former campers as a counselor who will assist her throughout the week.

Student counselors are former campers who assist teachers, dorm moms, and the director in a variety of ways during camp. In particular, counselors act as role models for younger campers by being welcoming and demonstrating a positive and excited attitude. Most counselors are assigned to a dorm group who they get to know throughout the week, although some counselors are considered floaters who help out where necessary.

Core Teacher

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (12 hours during the week) during camp. Classes include stimulating hands-on activities focused on a STEM field. Teachers may also be asked to lead a lab during the week, which is a shorter glimpse at a particular STEM field. Teachers should have multiple years’ experience in a STEM field.

The Health Aide provides basic medical support as needed and is the first line of medical support for campers. The Health Aide should be highly organized and comfortable discussing medical needs of campers, prepared for all medical issues that might arise during camp activities.

Health Aides will be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of camp and be able to respond immediately to health needs. They will keep records of campers’ medical information and be familiar with any potential health issues listed in their history. Health Aides will also hold ‘clinic hours’ during the week. Applicants for this position should have extensive nurse’s training, be a senior nursing student, or a retired nurse with updated training.

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters present a two to three hour lab to campers during the week of Tech Trek.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared, and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

Volunteer Form

If you would like to inquire about opportunities to volunteer at Tech Trek Fresno, please use the form below to contact us.

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Tech Trek at BVU

Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek.

Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts. All volunteers will receive room and board on campus as well as a stipend.

| Dorm Monitor | Student Counselor | Teacher | Health Aide | Workshop Presenter |

Dorm monitor.

Dorm Monitors are responsible for a small group of Tech Trek campers, provide emotional support, and respond to campers’ questions and concerns throughout the week.

Each Dorm Monitor will have a ‘dorm group’ of seven to ten girls. Dorm monitors will hold daily meetings with their dorm groups and keep track of their whereabouts throughout the day. They will accompany girls to campus activities and field trips and will be in charge of the enforcement of camp rules and policies.

Download the full Position Description .

Student Counselor

Student counselors are college student volunteers who assist teachers, Dorm Monitors and the Camp Director during the week of Tech Trek camp with activities, field trips, material preparation and general camper needs.

Student counselors will supervise campers throughout the day and assist camp staff with classes and other activities. They will help to provide a safe environment, monitor campers, ensure they are where they need to be, and act as a role models for the campers by demonstrating a warm, positive outlook and attitude as well as an excitement for STEM.

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (3 hours/day for 5 days) or lead a one-time, 3 hour workshop for 12- and 13-year-old girls during the week of Tech Trek camp.

Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework. Students may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day. Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort and act as role models.

Health Aide

The Health Aide provides basic medical support as needed and is the first line of medical support for campers. The Health Aide should be highly organized and comfortable discussing medical needs of campers, prepared for all medical issues that might arise during camp activities.

Health Aides will be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of camp and be able to respond immediately to health needs. They will keep records of campers’ medical information and be familiar with any potential health issues listed in their history. Health Aides will also hold ‘clinic hours’ during the week. Applicants for this position should have extensive nurse’s training, be a senior nursing student, or a retired nurse with updated training.

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters present one three-hour workshop to campers during the week of Tech Trek.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

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Tech Trek Florida

Tech Trek Florida uses volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of camp. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.  Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and is unable to take place without volunteer efforts.

  Student Counselor |     Workshop Presenter

Student counselor.

Student counselors should be high school graduates who are college bound or current college students. The volunteers will assist teachers, Dorm Monitors, and the Camp Director during the week of Tech Trek camp with activities that will include field trips, material preparation and general camper needs.

Student counselors will supervise campers throughout the day and assist camp staff with classes and other activities.  They will help to provide a safe environment, monitor campers, ensure they are where they need to be, and act as a role models for the campers by demonstrating a warm, positive outlook and attitude as well as an excitement for STEM.

If they are interested in either camp they should contact Kadeshia Campbell at [email protected]

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters teach 90 minute workshops once or twice a week during the week of Tech Trek. Each workshop will be attended by a different group of girls.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared, and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator. Contact Traci Jones at [email protected]

If you would  like to volunteer at Tech Trek 2023 this summer and are interested in any of these staff positions please Contact Sue Slone, Camp Coordinator. Please contact Sue if you have any questions.

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Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek (CA)

Inspiring girls about science, technology, engineering and math at summer camp.

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2024 Tech Trek Volunteer Opportunities

This coming year DAW hopes once again to send girls to each of camp opportunities at Sonoma State, Fresno State, and Virtual Camp We are looking for volunteers to support this popular and effective program. 1) Selection/Interview Teams – Starting February with wrap-up in March 2) Workshop Instructors – more information HERE 3) Professional Women’s panel at one or more camps 4) Dorm Mom 5) Ice Cream Social (1st or 2nd Sunday in June) Please contact Lee Garverick, Tech Trek Co-Coordinator 2023-24, if you are interested or with any questions.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Tech Trek, a 501 (c) 3 charity, tax ID 68-0463071 . The donation can come from an individual, business or company, or an AAUW Special Interest Group.

Please click the big green “Donate” button on the right side of this page for instructions on how to donate.

Thank you amazing DAW members! Please let your friends and acquaintances know about this opportunity to encourage local girls to pursue STEM education. Tech Trek is continuing proof that AAUW puts its mission to support equity and education for all women and girls into action.

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STEM 2023 In-Person and Virtual Camps

by Deborah Wechsler, Tech Trek Chair 2022-23 (August, 2023) This past June and July we completed three in-person camps (2 at Sonoma and 1 at Fresno State) and one virtual Tech Trek camp. Our branch sent 15 7 th -8 th grade girls to camps this year. Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek also had several of our former Tech Trek participants and some of our members help out as virtual coaches and Junior Counselors.

Congratulations to the following girls who were nominated by their science and math teachers, went through our interviews and selection process, and were able to attend one of the camps in 2023:

  • Connie Cai, Walnut Creek Intermediate
  • Charlize Cerda, Walnut Creek Intermediate
  • Ella Chiu, Stone Valley MS
  • Marley Galloway, Foothill Middle School
  • Flynn Gholston, Walnut Creek Intermediate
  • Naomi Guss, Diablo Vista MS
  • Camille Hahm, Diablo Vista MS
  • Sunny Kang, Charlotte Wood MS
  • Kaira Lam, Foothill Middle School
  • Ella Lapsker Shwarzman, Foothill Middle School
  • Diya McCLean, Stone Valley MS
  • Ellie Moen, Diablo Vista MS
  • Carolyn Ren, Diablo Vista MS
  • Isobel Sims, Diablo Vista MS
  • Isabella Wintrip, Stone Valley MS
  • Elizaveta Udalkin, Charlotte Wood MS, was unable to attend camp due to illness

Here is a link to photos and videos from the Sonoma, Fresno, and Virtual Camps

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I would like to thank the 2023 Tech Trek Interview team of Ann Willoughby, Bette Felton, Bev Nidick, Debbie Hammond, Diane Fornasier, Kate Waters, Liz Peters, Rita Hannum, and Zora Kalinic, who worked together to select the Tech Trek girls for this year. We will begin active efforts again in the fall! I am excited to wellcome Lee Garverick as the Tech Trek Co-Chair for 2023-24. Let Lee know if you would like to join the team!

The Tech Trek Program, Selection Process, and Funding

  • The first Tech Trek was a local program held at Stanford University in 1998, with initial funding from the AAUW Educational Foundation. It became so successful, it is now a National AAUW Program.

The selection process for camp is done by 7th Grade Science and Math Middle School Teachers who nominate students to attend camp. The only way to attend is to be recommended by a teacher(s) and be selected through the local AAUW Branch interview process.

Girls selected to receive sponsorships attend Sonoma State University for one week. They attend core classes taught by teachers and professional women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) featuring hands-on experiments while learning that math and science can be fun. The girls enjoy living in the dorms on a college campus plus special activities planned by the camp Director. AAUW members volunteer to serve as camp staff, dorm moms and chaperons.

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Tech Trek at Stockton University July 21-27, 2024

For more information, email [email protected] Check out our video: New Jersey Tech Trek: Get Involved!  “I had always been worried about going into a male-dominated field,” said one camper. “Tech Trek has made me feel more confident about my abilities in STEM and has made me want to follow my dreams of becoming a medical engineer.” At Tech Trek, girls are immersed in a world that empowers and encourages them to think about themselves as future scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and computer specialists.

This one-week, residential, hands-on STEM camp for rising eighth-grade girls got its start more than 20 years ago, when AAUW of California member Marie Wolbach applied for an AAUW Community Action Grant to open a science camp for girls on the Stanford University campus. Wolbach and AAUW of California have since expanded the program to 10 camps in California alone.

After seeing how effective the program is — alumnae are more likely than their peers to take advanced science and math classes and eventually to go to college — AAUW decided to take the program nationwide. In 2013, Tech Trek was expanded to four states, Ohio, Oklahoma, Florida and Washington, and is already changing the lives of the girls who attended.

In 2015, New Jersey joined the expansion at Stockton University and expanded to host 60 girls from 2016-2019!   Watch the 2015 Stockton Tech Trek Camp video and click the Photos link above to see archives from our 2016-2019 camps. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 camp was offered online in 2021, we held abbreviated alumni STEMinist Camps in 2022 , and returned with a new cohort of campers in 2023 .

Campers take part in activities like programming robots, extracting their own DNA, formulating lip gloss in a chemistry lab, visiting the FAA Technical Center or e-Sports Lab or coastal waters or Pinelands Preserve, and much more! Tech Trek has been shown to significantly increase girls’ self-confidence and their interest in and excitement about the STEM fields, which is why AAUW New Jersey continues to host Tech Trek at Stockton University each year.

The program puts AAUW’s groundbreaking Why So Few?  and Solving the Equation research reports into action in a female-led, inclusive, residential university setting. Tech Trek’s formula follows the reports’ recommendations, introducing girls to role models and career choices and giving campers the opportunity to reside on a college campus. Find out how you can support a camp today: volunteer, nominate a camper, or sponsor the camp with a tax deductible gift (use any of the links on the right to donate).

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Future Engineers Need YOU! Volunteer for The Tech Challenge 2024 Save to Favorites

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Where can you see students learn engineering design skills, discover how to solve real-world problems, practice working collaboratively, and have a whole lot of fun at the same time? Now in its 37th year, The Tech Challenge , a signature program of The Tech Interactive, is an annual team design challenge for students in Grades 4-12 that introduces and reinforces the engineering design process with a hands-on project geared toward solving a real-world problem. The program culminates in an inspiring two-day showcase on April 27th and 28th , where teams put their solutions to the test! This year, the challenge for students is called Cosmic Quest :

Scientists are on a quest to learn more about a distant planet and its largest moon. Can your team deliver fragile, but highly important supplies to this moon’s surface?

If you have questions about volunteering for The Tech Challenge, please email [email protected].

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201 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113, US

Mission Statement

The Tech's mission is to to inspire the innovator in everyone. The Tech is a mission driven organization that develops the next generation of problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally, through the creation and distribution of world-class immersive STEAM education resources. We believe that everyone is born an innovator who can change the world for the better. The Tech draws its strength from its location at the center of Silicon Valley: from its founding and leadership, its mission and operating philosophy, its commitment to innovation and making a difference in the lives of young people. The Tech is truly a community resource that gives back to and draws power from the inspiring ecosystem it calls home.

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The Tech Interactive is a world class science and technology center in the heart of the Silicon Valley that welcomes over 250,000 visitors a year. Visitors are encouraged to explore the 130,000 square feet of hands-on activities, exploratory labs and design challenge experiences as well as interactive exhibits on climate change, robotics, innovations in healthcare, cybersecurity and more. The center is also home to the largest IMAX Dome Theater on the West Coast, offering educational films and the occasional Hollywood blockbuster.

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435 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95110

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March 27, 2024

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  • Availability on April 27th and/or April 28th, 2024.

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Volunteers needed for Y-TOSS – The largest sustainability initiative on campus

28 Mar 2024

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Participate in Y-TOSS at Virginia Tech to help support our campus’ Climate Action Plan and reach Virginia Tech’s goal of becoming a Zero-Waste Campus by 2030. Y-TOSS diverts thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill annually . During move-out, students can drop off lightly used household items at various storage PODS across campus, sponsored by the YMCA at Virginia Tech. Collected items are stored throughout the summer and resold to students at a discounted rate during fall semester move-in. All funds generated go support student programs run by the YMCA.

The success of Y-TOSS is dependent upon a strong volunteer base. The YMCA at Virginia Tech is seeking volunteers to manage the organization of the PODS, answer questions about the program, and help students understand what items are eligible for donation. Anyone is welcome to volunteer during any of the shifts from May 3-8, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m .

For more details about available shifts and to sign up, please use the links below:

  • Volunteer Manual 2024.pdf
  • https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449AFA929AAFA7-48241287-ytoss

This event is a great opportunity for employees to give back to the community. If employees wish to volunteer, please work with your supervisor to ensure proper coverage in your department. Staff employees may use the state-provided community service hours to volunteer for this event.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or 540-961-9622.

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Oregon State University – Cascades Campus

Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek.

Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts. All volunteers will receive room and board on campus as well as a stipend.

Click here to complete the background screening application .

Counselor   | Teacher   |  Workshop Presenter

Counselors are responsible for a small group of Tech Trek campers, provide emotional support, and respond to campers’ questions and concerns throughout the week.

Each Dorm Monitor will have a ‘dorm group’ of seven to ten girls. Dorm monitors will hold daily meetings with their dorm groups and keep track of their whereabouts throughout the day. They will accompany girls to campus activities and field trips and will be in charge of the enforcement of camp rules and policies.

Download the full Position Description .

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (3 hours/day for 4 days) for 12- and 13-year-old girls during the week of Tech Trek camp.

Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework. Students may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day. Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort and act as role models.

Workshop Presenter

Workshop Presenters present one 90 minute workshop to campers during the week of Tech Trek.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

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Velotric Discover 2 review: The new gold standard in value commuter electric bikes

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Velotric has been on a winning streak lately, spending the last year or more rolling out a series of impressive new reasonably-priced electric bike models with features and performance that handily beat the competition in several key categories. And by all indications, the company has no plans to slow down. The latest new update to the Velotric line comes in today’s announcement of the Discover 2 commuter e-bike . And you better believe we’ve been testing one out in secret to give you our early impressions.

The Velotric Discover 2 has a surprising number of new features and innovations that seem to check nearly every box for commuters. The company has definitely been paying attention to feedback from riders and seems to have implemented just about everything we’ve wanted in the newest edition of the Discover.

From the new torque sensor to the upgraded display, from the Apple Find My bike tracking to the hydraulic suspension, the bike is better than ever.

See what I mean in my video review below, then keep reading for all of my thoughts on the new model!

Velotric Discover 2 Video Review

Velotric Discover 2 Tech Specs

  • Frame:  Aluminum step-through
  • Motor:  750W continuous (1,100W peak) with 75 Nm of torque
  • Battery:  48v 14.7Ah (705 Wh) with certified Samsung/LG battery cells
  • Top Speed:  28 mph (45 km/h) on pedal assist or 20 mph (32 km/h) on throttle
  • Max Range:  Up to 75 miles (120 km) on pedal assist
  • Transmission:  Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur
  • Brakes:  180mm hydraulic disc brakes
  • Tires : Kenda 27.5 x 2.4″
  • Certification:  UL2849 & UL2271 for battery and e-bike system, plus 150% of ISO 4210 test
  • Price : $1,699
  • Additional features:  80 mm travel hydraulic suspension fork, included rear rack, front and rear fenders, integrated front and rear lights including brake light and rear turn signals, locking battery, color display with USB-C phone charger, 3A charger, kickstand, Apple Find My geolocating tracker, adjustable handlebars, thru-axle front wheel, and included assembly toolkit.

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There are a LOT of new upgrades on the Discover 2, and they start with the performance.

The new motor is not only a 750W continuous-rated motor, meaning it puts out more power than most commuter bikes, but it has a true peak wattage of around 1,100W. That’s the real power you feel when climbing hills or accelerating hard. And with 75 Nm of torque, it’s also one of the torquiest hub motors on the market – especially among commuter e-bikes. But even so, the power still feels nicely controllable, it’s not lurchy or jumpy.

That’s likely because of good power ramping programming as well as the included torque sensor, which gives the pedal assist a comfortable and natural feeling right when you start pedaling. Unlike cadence sensors, torque sensors are a much more refined way to control the motor and simply give a better user experience that makes the e-bike feel like a part of you, not a machine that starts and stops beneath you.

Those who spend less time pedaling and more time using the throttle will likely enjoy the paddle-style thumb throttle. To me, it feels like a better way to control a thumb throttle than the more common “push down” style, as the forward push gives less thumb fatigue and feels more comfortable. And the ramping is nicely designed to give you good power off the line when engaging the throttle, yet not overwhelm you with sudden lurching.

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On the bike components side, we’re looking at excellent hydraulic disc brakes on 180 mm disc rotors. That’s important since the bike can reach speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h) on pedal assist, or 20 mph (32 km/h) on throttle-only riding.

When you’re going that fast, having strong and consistent braking isn’t just a comfort consideration – it’s a necessity! So I’m glad to see that Velotric put quality hydraulic disc brakes on the Discover 2.

The 8-speed Shimano shifter is also an upgrade over most entry-level transmissions on basic commuter e-bikes, though to be honest I think a lot of people will end up leaving it in a higher gear thanks to the handy throttle. But I definitely enjoyed keeping the power level lower and using pedal assist with the comfortable torque sensor, so the gear shifting came in handy there.

If you’re someone who does enjoy pedaling (and I recommend you try, even if you’re normally a throttle fan!), then that transmission will be a welcome feature.

Plus, there are now 15 (yes, you read that right, fifteen!) pedal assist levels. We’ve still got the typical levels 1-5, but there are three profiles of Eco, Trail, and Boost modes. They modify the power and delivery, giving you different feels and responsiveness for different types of riding. With 15 pedal assist levels, you’re never going to struggle to find the right power level for the situation.

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The front suspension comes from an 80mm travel hydraulic fork. Not only is that more travel than you’ll generally find in most commuter e-bikes (many have zero suspension), but it feels better because it’s true hydraulic suspension instead of a cheap spring.

There’s no rear suspension, but I did notice that the seat tube ends quite low, which means you have a lot of the seat tube left extending out, leaving room for swapping in a nice suspension seat post if you’d like some extra suspension in the rear. The other benefit there is that it also means you can drop the seat nice and low for shorter riders, though you’d probably run out of room for swapping in a suspension post if you’re a shorter person.

Shorter riders also likely have shorter arms, which means they’ll enjoy the adjustable handlebar stem that lets you dial in the handlebar position to something that is most comfortable for you.

The whole bike just feels like thought was put into the ergonomics and it wasn’t just slapped together willy-nilly like a lot of e-bikes these days. Features like the adjustable brakes help dial in the fitment even better. And considering Velotric has their own frame design, plus tests the bike to 150% of the ISO 4210 standard, you can tell it’s built to handle more than it’s rated for. Features like the thru-axle front hub instead of weaker, cheaper axle skewers show just how rugged the bike is designed to be.

Speaking of which, with a 440 lb (200 kg) max weight capacity, the bike is built to handle a lot of weight! The rear rack alone can even support a small child, though it looks robust enough that I feel like I could ride on the back with a friend pedaling. Please don’t try that at home. In fact, don’t try that at all, Velotric definitely doesn’t endorse it. But that’s a seriously solid rack, and it looks so much stronger than its 66 lb (30 kg) weight limit rating.

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Somewhat amazingly, the battery for the Velotric Discover 2 is actually IPX7 rated, meaning it can be submerged in several feet of water. I literally dunked it in a tub of water, pulled it back out, shook the water off the connector in the bottom of the battery, and started the bike back up to ride it. You can’t do that with just about any other e-bike battery!

The rest of the bike is IPX6 rated, meaning it can withstand high-pressure water jets. In fact, you can even pressure wash the bike (something many manufacturers explicitly say not to do, since it can damage other e-bikes that aren’t as highly waterproofed as the Velotric Discover 2).

Most people won’t end up pressure washing their bike, but it’s nice to know it can handle it. That peace of mind is also great for anyone who rides in the rain, since a battery that can be dunked and connections that can be pressure washed will simply laugh in the face of rain!

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Of course no e-bike is perfect and I’d be remiss if I didn’t tell you where the Velotric Discover 2 struggles, too.

At 63 lb (28.5 kg), the Velotric Discover 2 isn’t lightweight by any stretch of the imagination. I lifted it a couple times to put it in the back of a truck and it was definitely doable, but still not easy. I preferred to lift the front wheel first, get it in the bed, then lift the rear. That means you’re only lifting around half the bike’s 63 lb weight at any one time, and it makes it easier. But it’s still not a lightweight bike!

The bars are also a bit wider and backswept, which may feel new to dedicated commuter riders who are more used to narrower straight bars. As someone who often rides between cars, I tend to favor those narrow urban bars. I’ll admit, these are more comfortable (and almost give me slight cruiser vibes that match the upright and comfortable seating posture), but they’re wider than some may expect.

All in though, I’m super happy with what Velotric has put together here. The Discover 2 is a powerful yet controllable e-bike that can handle any commuter or recreational riding needs. It’s ruggedly built, has plenty of range, and can survive for years of faithful riding with a design that prioritizes quality construction.

That’s exactly what I want to see in an e-bike that I depend on for my daily rides!

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‘Children were dying. We didn’t even have aspirin’: the Indigenous Venezuelans forced far from home

Economic crisis has driven Warao communities from their traditional life in lush forest to a Brazilian slum

  • Photographs by Nicola Zolin

A t 4pm, the sound of sirens is fading. On the pavement, a teenage girl – her eyes darting back and forth to monitor police presence – starts smoking crack. She is across the street from “Hotel 583”, a makeshift shelter in a dangerous part of downtown Manaus , the capital of Amazonas in Brazil.

On the second floor of the building, in the Cidade de Deus slum, 20 of the 27 Warao people who live here cram into a sweltering room measuring about 20 sq metres. Some sleep on the floor, while the more fortunate are in hammocks. The children’s stomachs are swollen, the effect of parasites, and their skin is covered in rashes.

Warao people are crowded into a makeshift building in the Cidade de Deus slum.

Warao people are crowded into a makeshift building in the Cidade de Deus slum

The second-largest Indigenous community in Venezuela , with about 41,000 members , the Warao are increasingly making the dangerous trek to neighbouring Brazil, fleeing famine and their own country’s economic and political crisis.

Since the early 2010s, Venezuela has experienced economic, social and humanitarian turmoil, causing many residents to leave for neighbouring countries. More than 6 million people – more than 20% of the population – have fled, one of the largest exoduses in Latin America ever.

The Warao people are no exception. About 7,000 Indigenous Venezuelans have entered Brazil since 2014, amid more than 560,000 Venezuelans , according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Far from the lush forests of north-eastern Venezuela and southern Guyana, where they once lived a traditional lifestyle, the Warao – whose name means “boat people” – now survive on one meal a day. Often, it’s a meagre portion of fish and rice. “For the rest of the day, the children’s stomachs are soothed with sugar water,” says a distraught mother.

Warao men in a room shared by more than 20 people. Hammocks are slung across the small, stark space.

Warao men in a room shared by more than 20 people. Some sleep in hammocks, others on the ground

Alexa Garcia in her small room.

Alexa García in her small room, left, and her cousin Paulito García, right. Alexa says the children cry all the time. She used to work with traditional handicrafts but now she doesn’t have the money for the material

Like many people in the shelter, Paulito García, 49, left the Orinoco delta in north-eastern Venezuela to come to Manaus. This river labyrinth covers 25,000 sq km and includes more than 300 canals. He remembers the banana plants, sugar cane and cassava he grew there. “I fished, I sold fish, I planted for our consumption and sale, and the women sold handicrafts,” he says. “Nature gave us everything.”

In Mariusa, his local village, García was a “cacique”, a village chief. Despite this responsibility, he left his community in 2017 for better opportunities as medical supplies dried up in a national healthcare crisis. “We had no more fuel for our boats that we used every day, even for fishing or going to the hospital, no more access to anything,” he says.

Women and children on the street.

The Indigenous Venezuelans live in a poor and dangerous part of Manaus

He travelled hundreds of miles by boat, and bus, and on foot, first reaching Pacaraima in Brazil , then arriving in Manaus months later. Now he shares a 5 sq metre room with his wife and six children.

“In my community, we saw children dying from diarrhoea and fever, and it was impossible to find an aspirin. We felt too vulnerable staying there,” he says. The other Warao continue to call him “the cacique” as a sign of respect.

When Venezuelan migration began, the Brazilian government built shelters and adopted legislative measures to promote the integration of Indigenous communities. The constitutional protection reserved for Indigenous Brazilians now apply to Indigenous people from all countries. The Waraos are, therefore, legal refugees in Brazil.

But most of the Warao have no permanent job in Brazil. Some men unload fishing boats and get a few fish in exchange, but most speak only a few words of Portuguese; hardly any have studied. To pay their rent, they are reduced to begging.

“At first, institutions and associations came to help us, such as ACNUR [UNHCR], but then our situation ceased to be considered an emergency,” says García. This community’s dream is to obtain land to farm in Brazil.

Wilmer Martínez, 33, also from Mariusa village, lives in the room next door. He decided to travel to Manaus in 2022. He brought his own four children, as well as a newborn belonging to another family from his community, who had tried to give him away three times because of the economic situation.

Nearby, Mauco, two, has a swollen stomach and is vomiting. The adopted child needs anti-parasite treatment that is too expensive for the Martínez family. “We’ve been abandoned here,” Martínez says.

Children play in a small room.

The Warao people believe that everything in nature has a spirit, but the children see little of the natural world now

Fish are grilled on the shelter’s rooftop.

Fish are grilled on the shelter’s rooftop. The house is overcrowded with people who have little or no source of income

Warao communities dot the Amazonas region. About 800 Indigenous Venezuelans live in Manaus, mostly in the Cidade de Deus slum. Daisy Pérez, 42, has never seen such miserable conditions and has been going door to door for help with no luck.

She is one of the few members of her Warao community to have completed higher education, and migrated to Brazil in 2017. The former teacher has a good command of Spanish and is proficient in Portuguese, making her the de facto representative of the Warao group.

Like some of the Warao refugees in Brazil, Pérez had already moved within Venezuela, first going to Caracas in 2009 to seek treatment for her mother’s cancer.

A young girl does a handstand in the street.

A young girl in the street outside the shelter

Multiple migrations are common for the Warao. These groups were first displaced in the 1960s to make room for hydrologic projects that diverted their water supply. Epidemics such as cholera, malaria and measles began to appear around the same time, forcing some people to leave their villages. However, the current economic crisis, which caused Venezuela’s economy to contract and the inflation rate to increase to more than 63,000% in 2018 , caused the most recent wave of Warao migration in search of better economic opportunities.

Far away from their homes, the Warao remain attached to their traditions. Whenever possible, Pérez travels to the nearby mountains to pick moriche , a palm fruit symbolising the tree of life in Warao culture. This fruit is eaten, and its trunk and leaves are used to build canoes, palm houses and baskets, which women sell.

Daisy Pérez, right, with a young woman.

Daisy Pérez (right) is a teacher who moved to Manaus in 2017. She volunteers to help other Warao people improve their standard of living

Like many, Pérez left Venezuela due to the healthcare crisis. Her niece suffered from respiratory failure and could not be treated due to the lack of hospital beds in Caracas. “I told myself that staying there meant not fighting for my children’s future,” says the mother of four. “It was either leave or wait to see our children starve. Any place was better than Venezuela at that moment.”

Pérez travelled by canoe from her village to the capital of Delta Amacuro, Tucupita. She then completed the journey to Boa Vista, Brazil, by bus and on foot. Hearing that Manaus had shelters for the Warao, she ended up there, along with her sisters and parents.

“I couldn’t see myself leaving my parents there with nothing, alone, without being able to help them,” says Pérez. Like her parents, many older community members have joined their families in Manaus.

Pilar, 77, proudly wears her nagua (a traditional dress) as she makes a wicker basket at the Cidade de Deus in the room she rents. Her whole life has been one of displacement: she fled her village with her parents due to flooding, and her community was hit by a wave of cholera in 1994 that forced her to move again. In 2016, she made her way to Brazil to join her daughters.

Pilar, a 77-year-old woman.

Pilar, 77, has been displaced her whole life

“I’ll be a Warao until I die, even if I have to migrate again. All I need is land,” she says. “But what about the children? Most of them don’t even go to school, and all our traditions are being lost. They won’t know how to fish or navigate in the forest. What will their future be here?”

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Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn’t be done without volunteer efforts. All volunteers will receive room and board on campus as well as a stipend.

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Dorm Monitors are responsible for a small group of Tech Trek campers, provide emotional support, and respond to campers’ questions and concerns throughout the week.

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Student counselors will supervise campers throughout the day and assist camp staff with classes and other activities. They will help to provide a safe environment, monitor campers, ensure they are where they need to be, and act as a role models for the campers by demonstrating a warm, positive outlook and attitude as well as an excitement for STEM.

Teachers will provide a STEM core class (3 hours/day for 5 days) or lead a one-time, 3 hour workshop for 12- and 13-year-old girls during the week of Tech Trek camp.

Classes should include stimulating hands-on activities and STEM-focused coursework. Students may work on cumulative projects throughout the week or have a different project each day. Teachers should have multiple years of teaching experience in a STEM field and be prepared to encourage and appreciate student effort and act as role models.

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The Health Aide provides basic medical support as needed and is the first line of medical support for campers. The Health Aide should be highly organized and comfortable discussing medical needs of campers, prepared for all medical issues that might arise during camp activities.

Health Aides will be on call 24 hours a day for the duration of camp and be able to respond immediately to health needs. They will keep records of campers’ medical information and be familiar with any potential health issues listed in their history. Health Aides will also hold ‘clinic hours’ during the week. Applicants for this position should have extensive nurse’s training, be a senior nursing student, or a retired nurse with updated training.

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Workshop Presenters present one three-hour workshop to campers during the week of Tech Trek.

Workshop presenters should be organized, prepared and have a disposition that reflects excitement for Tech Trek and STEM learning. They should have a good reputation in their workplaces, schools, or communities as an involved STEM practitioner or educator and role model.

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  1. Tech Trek Volunteering

    Volunteer Roles can be viewed HERE. Check with each camp for specific roles still open. Applicants under 18 must have completed a California Tech Trek program in the past and have a parent's permission to apply. Adult staff (except speakers and workshop presenters) MUST be AAUW California members and after assignment to a camp, must complete ...

  2. Volunteer to Work at Tech Trek WA

    Volunteer to Work at Tech Trek WA. Tech Trek Washington is looking for volunteers/staff with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. See below for the full breadth of jobs available. Working with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.

  3. Volunteer!

    Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.

  4. STAFFING

    Tech Trek Counselors play a vital role in developing a positive, safe, and enriching experience for every participant. Counselors will direct activities for a small group of campers, promote team-bonding and mentoring, be on the lookout for potentially harmful behaviors and situations, provide clear and concise information regarding camp activities and the camp schedule, and accompany the ...

  5. Tech Trek

    Tech Trek - AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881. Through hands-on problem solving and encounters with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), AAUW Tech Trek helps girls see their futures while having nonstop fun. This one-week summer camp is backed by AAUW's research and designed to make STEM fields exciting ...

  6. Volunteer

    Our volunteers will help plan activities, core courses, workshops, and identify general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and couldn't be done without volunteer efforts.

  7. Tech Trek

    What is Tech Trek Everything you need to know about the Tech Trek program in California: its history, mission, and future! Impact Interested in the facts? Click to learn about the success of the Tech Trek program in California and throughout the nation. Volunteer Tech Trek is only possible because so many people volunteer their […]

  8. Instructions to Apply to Volunteer at Tech Trek

    Select Tech Trek Volunteer in the dropdown and CONTINUE at the bottom of the screen. Select 2023>>Staff Application and CONTINUE at the bottom of the screen. Click REGISTER on the CONFIRMATION screen. You will receive a Confirmation of your registration on the screen.

  9. Tech Trek

    Volunteers Needed for Tech Trek Tech Trek is an exciting week-long, residential, hands-on STEM camp for girls currently in 7th grade who show promise in math science and/or technology. It's held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma where girls live in college dorms for a week during the summer and take classes from an excellent group of ...

  10. Volunteer

    Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Week-long volunteers need to be AAUW members, however, if you are a woman in a STEM industry living in the Fresno area, we are ...

  11. Volunteer

    Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is ...

  12. Volunteers

    Volunteers. Tech Trek seeks volunteers with a commitment to STEM education who will either/both a) assist with planning activities during several months before the camp or/and b) offer the workshops, help chaperone the field trips, and/or assist with logistical support we will need during the week of Tech Trek (July 20-27) at Stockton University.

  13. Volunteer

    Volunteer. Tech Trek Florida uses volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of camp. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.

  14. AAUW Tech Trek

    2024 Tech Trek Volunteer Opportunities. This coming year DAW hopes once again to send girls to each of camp opportunities at Sonoma State, Fresno State, and Virtual Camp We are looking for volunteers to support this popular and effective program. 1) Selection/Interview Teams - Starting February with wrap-up in March

  15. Tech Trek at SU

    Tech Trek's formula follows the reports' recommendations, introducing girls to role models and career choices and giving campers the opportunity to reside on a college campus. Find out how you can support a camp today: volunteer, nominate a camper, or sponsor the camp with a tax deductible gift (use any of the links on the right to donate).

  16. Future Engineers Need YOU! Volunteer for The Tech Challenge 2024

    Must be at least 16. Availability on April 27th and/or April 28th, 2024. Report this opportunity. The Tech Interactive offers the opportunity to serve your community through "Future Engineers Need YOU! Volunteer for The Tech Challenge 2024". This is a one-time opportunity located in San Jose, California.

  17. Volunteers needed for Y-TOSS

    The success of Y-TOSS is dependent upon a strong volunteer base. The YMCA at Virginia Tech is seeking volunteers to manage the organization of the PODS, answer questions about the program, and help students understand what items are eligible for donation. Anyone is welcome to volunteer during any of the shifts from May 3-8, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

  18. Volunteer defends helping vulnerable migrants on Arizona's ...

    Paul Nixon's brain wrestled with his heart as he saw a pregnant migrant woman huddled with her husband on a dirt road near a gap in the border wall surrounded by the desolate desert hills of ...

  19. Stellantis announces mass layoffs in US and Europe

    Stellantis fired 400 US tech workers on Friday followed today by mass layoffs in Italy due to what it says are slow sales of its Fiat 500e.

  20. Machine-Building Plant (Elemash)

    In 1954, Elemash began to produce fuel assemblies, including for the first nuclear power plant in the world, located in Obninsk. In 1959, the facility produced the fuel for the Soviet Union's first icebreaker. Its fuel assembly production became serial in 1965 and automated in 1982. 1. Today, Elemash is one of the largest TVEL nuclear fuel ...

  21. Volunteer

    Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM.

  22. 9th radio centre of Moscow, Elektrostal

    The 9th radio centre of Moscow was a high power shortwave and medium wave broadcasting facility at Elektrostal near Moscow.Its broadcasting frequency was 873 kHz with a transmission power of up to 1200 kilowatts. It was also used as radio jammer of "unwanted" stations.

  23. World's first mass-produced 900V EV drive system rolls out

    NIO's Porsche/Mercedes-rivaling ET9 premium EV will be the first to feature the new tech. The ET9 was unveiled in December aimed at "the new generation of high-end business users." NIO ...

  24. Velotric Discover 2 review: Testing a new top value commuter ebike

    Velotric Discover 2 Tech Specs. Frame: Aluminum step-through. Motor: 750W continuous (1,100W peak) with 75 Nm of torque. Battery: 48v 14.7Ah (705 Wh) with certified Samsung/LG battery cells. Top ...

  25. 'Children were dying. We didn't even have aspirin': the Indigenous

    The second-largest Indigenous community in Venezuela, with about 41,000 members, the Warao are increasingly making the dangerous trek to neighbouring Brazil, fleeing famine and their own country ...

  26. Volunteer

    Tech Trek is looking for volunteers with a commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education who will assist with activities, field trips, and general camper needs during the week of Tech Trek. Volunteering with Tech Trek is a great way to get involved in helping girls discover their potential in STEM. Tech Trek is ...

  27. Collect information like a pro

    By. Sahil Baid. Published Mar 20 2024 07:30 AM 24.2K Views. undefined. We are excited to announce that we are currently rolling out the new forms experience in Microsoft Lists for Microsoft 365 work and school. Our goal is to make it easier to collect and gather information directly into your lists - saving you time and effort.

  28. Tech Trek Forms & Documents

    School Forms. * Tech Trek Letter to Schools (Fillable PDF form that can be customized with branch information) *Tech Trek Letter to Schools (MS Word version that can be customized with additional information) CampDoc email to School Teachers - English. CampDoc email to School Teachers - Spanish. * Permission for Teacher or other Guardian to ...

  29. 2024 Tech Trek What's New

    Tech Trek - whether residential or virtual does make a difference in the lives of our campers, and so do -- you. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. ... all Tech Trek volunteers must complete the Volunteer Code of Conduct agreement . HERE. If prompted, the password is 'aauwca'. 2024 Tech Trek What's New

  30. 15 men brought to military enlistment office after mass brawl in Moscow

    The New Voice of Ukraine. Local security forces brought 15 men to a military enlistment office after a mass brawl at a warehouse of the Russian Wildberries company in Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast on Feb. 8, Russian Telegram channel Shot reported. 29 people were also taken to police stations. Among the arrested were citizens of Kyrgyzstan.