‘She Works in STEM’ networking event scheduled March 27

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Current and future leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are invited to attend a free networking event at the UMass Center at Springfield in Tower Square.

Registration is now open for the “She Works in STEM” event on March 27, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The Pioneer Valley Women in STEM Network wants to bring together female professionals, community college women in STEM majors and high school-aged girls considering STEM careers.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/sheworksinstem to register and learn more about the event. Free food, drinks and adult beverages will be provided.

Speakers include Kristin Carlson, co-owner and president of Peerless Precision Manufacturing in Westfield, and Prasha Sarwate Dutra, who hosts a website and podcast called “Her STEM Story” to inspire women to pursue careers in STEM.

Sponsors include:

  • STEM Starter Academies at the community colleges
  • Holyoke Community College
  • Springfield Technical Community College
  • Berkshire Community College
  • Greenfield Community College
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Affiliate at STCC

The event is made possible by a Program Development Grant with SWE through a donation from ExxonMobil Foundation. Organizers are using the hashtag #SheWorksInSTEM.

For more information, contact Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh at STCC, bmcginnis-cavanaugh@stcc.edu, Melissa Paciulli at HCC, mpaciulli@hcc.edu, Alysha Putnam at GCC, putnama@gcc.mass.edu, or Connie West at GCC, cwest@berkshirecc.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu