If a friend who did not participate in the Catalysts for Change program asked you what you had learned from the program, what would you say?

“You can have fun and work at the same time.”

“It sparked an awareness and compelled me to do my best.”

“Science and math careers don’t mean you have to be perfect at the subject.”

“[There are] different opportunities in science, math, and . . . it’s not just for men.”

“I would say that I learned that science can be fun. And I found out about the power of girls in science. I also gained friends and improved my group work skills.”

What was your favorite part of the program? Why?

“The whole program. Because it opened my eyes to see that science is easy and fun.”

“Getting to hear from women in science and mathematics fields was my favorite part of the program, because hearing them talk of their success made me feel I could do it.”

“Meeting college students who are into science.”

“The egg launch, because of the crafting.”

“Bridge building, because I love engineering and was able to apply previous knowledge on the subject. It was hard, and I like a challenge.”

“The ice-cream lab, because it was fun working together.”

“Meeting the [STEM professionals] speakers because they really encouraged me to pursue my career.”

“The slime, because I had no idea that this could be created. It was like in the movies!”

“Math and science [are not] just numbers and theorems.”