22nd Annual Math and Science Recognition Breakfast

FALLBROOK – On April 22, the Fallbrook Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District sponsored the 22nd Annual Math and Science Recognition Breakfast at the Fallbrook Library.

Seventh and eighth grade young women who have demonstrated high interest in science or math were selected by their teachers to be honored at the breakfast program.

Special recognition went to the six students who were selected to receive scholarships to the 2016 AAUW Tech Trek Math & Science Camp at UCSD from June 19 to 25. Scholarship winners include Erin Flynn, Paige Mansell and Kathleen (Katy) Teel from Sullivan Middle School along with Grace Bell, Kaitlyn Collings and Laura Garcia from Potter Jr. High. Two alternate winners were also chosen – Caroline Saple and Jenna Jedlicki from Sullivan Middle School.

At the breakfast, the young women and their parents heard four successful women speak about their work in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and their career journeys.

This year’s speakers were Dr. Dana Chan, ophthalmologist, of San Diego Eye Care Center; Teresa Fiske, computer engineer with SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) and Hewlett Packard; Cindy Pessotto, pharmaceutical sales manager, formerly with Novartis; and Margaret Singleton, who spoke on non-traditional careers with a STEM education.

The 2015 AAUW Tech Trek Math and Science Camp participants gave a presentation about their camp experiences last summer. The campers were Nicole Dulin and Erin Kennedy from Sullivan Middle School as well as Nina Ellefsen, Biviana Flores, Samantha Leon, and Erin Murray from Potter Jr. High.