SUNY Adirondack hosts Lets Go STEM

QUEENSBURY, New York (May 20, 2025) — The Adirondack Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education presented "Let's Go STEM," a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, May 13 on the SUNY Adirondack campus.

More than 76 middle school students were selected by schools to participate in this event, which highlights opportunities for women in STEM fields.

The day started with a welcome from SUNY Adirondack President Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D., and opening remarks from AAUW member Connie Bosse. The students then participated in three hands-on workshops presented by female academics and professionals. Introducing students to female role models in STEM can help students see themselves as future STEM professionals and may spark an interest in pursuing a STEM career.

The event — which ran from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. — featured hands-on workshops in a variety of STEM-related disciplines, and gave students an opportunity to attend an exciting and engaging day to learn, explore and meet accomplished women in a collegiate setting.

According to the National Girls Collaborative Project (https://ngcproject.org/statistics), only 35 percent of the country’s STEM-related jobs are filled by women, with drastically lower proportions in computer, math and engineering sciences, even though women make up nearly half the workforce. Events like this can make a difference, especially as these young students begin to consider their futures.

Female academics and professionals from SUNY Adirondack; Glens Falls City School District; Hudson Falls Central School; LKF Consulting Services, LLC; and JMZ Architecture, Inc. presented workshops to students.

Workshops included “Adventures with Spheros”, “Biology Meets Chemistry — The Beauty of Bees”, “Build a Geodesic Dome,” “Cybersecurity Escape Room”, “Exploring Aquatic Ecosystems,” “From Sugar to Confection” “How to Extract DNA,” “Introduction to Nursing,” The Marshmallow Challenge!”

SUNY Adirondack is proud to partner with the Adirondack Branch of the AAUW to offer this important and inspiring event for students in the region.  

For more information, please contact Yvonne Goodwin at SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education at 518-743-2238.

About AAUW (American Association of University Women) 
AAUW, a national organization, was founded in 1881 to promote equity for women, education and self-development over the life span, and positive societal change. The Adirondack Branch of AAUW was established in 1920. There are about 63 members with diverse educational and employment backgrounds who work together to fulfill the mission of AAUW through community involvement, educational programs, and scholarships for area students.