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Objective
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Since 2023, GPS Tech Services has been organizing GPS Girls STEMpowered as an opportunity for the young women in our district to get hands on, real world experience in STEM.
Our goal is to bring together the female computer scientists in GPS to participate in project based engineering and computer science learning.
Statistically, women are underrepresented in computer science and engineering fields. Research has shown that some of the reasons are lack of exposure and lack of interest. This experience will tackle both in an engaging, creative, exciting format.
Overview
Overview
Friday, February 6, 2026 @ GPS Technology Services
Students will work in groups to create an animated diorama of their favorite childrens book!
172 female students grades 5 - high school
39 Schools
52 5th Graders
52 6th Graders
18 7th Graders
18 8th Graders
32 High Schoolers
Agenda
Agenda
Students will be picked up by bus or van by Gilbert Public Schools Transportation Department
Upon arrival to school - Check in with the front office and wait for the bus. Bus drivers will be picking students up from ALL schools. Exact time unavailable
9:00 - 9:15 Buses will drop students at Tech Services
9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast (provided) and Welcome
9:30 - 11:30 - Breakout into teams
11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch (provided) working lunch while finishing projects
12:00 - 12:45 Finishing Touches
12:45 - 1:00 Animated book showcase!
1:00 - Buses will pick students up at Tech Services and return them to their schools.
2026 Theme
2026 Theme
Student groups will choose their favorite childrens book and bring it to life in an animated diorama! The sample video shows artistic masterpieces but we'll be creating masterpieces of our own!
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It IS all Fun and Games!
It IS all Fun and Games!
GPS Girls STEMpowered IS all fun and games because LEARNING IS FUN!! But there are many standards and skills addressed during this event! We have students from grades 5 through 12, so specific standards are not indicated for each grade level, but look at the skills they are using!
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