Education

Michigan Science Center creates space for girls in STEM

By Terrance Friday

March 31, 2023 / 9:02 PM EDT / CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Science Center has a fun, educational event coming up on April 1.

The event is in collaboration with BASF and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.

Registration is only for girl scouts members and closed on March 26; however, the museum will highlight the program so that others can take part in future events.

The event is in collaboration with BASF and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Michigan Science Center

It's part of the science center's mission to help young women see themselves in STEM careers

Anna Sterner, who serves as the director of programming for the Michigan Science Center, says their goal is to introduce the girls to the world of science in an interactive way.

They're hoping to spark their interest in the field while guiding the careers of some future change-makers.

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Terrance Friday

Terrance Friday joins CBS News Detroit from KDFW FOX 4 in Dallas, Texas. During his time in the Dallas Fort Worth area, Terrance worked as a weekend morning anchor and reporter for the FOX-owned and operated television station.