Smart Girls Rock!: local event hopes to inspire more young women in STEAM fields

More than 100 high school girls from Wisconsin’s Fox Valley took part Tuesday in Smart Girls Rock!, a career day featuring 13 hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Women from local businesses led stations in fields including aviation, industrial engineering and heavy equipment. Organizers hope the event will encourage young women to consider STEAM careers and help them connect with employers in the area.