We  heard some of the Tech Trek 2025 campers we sent to Camp Hopper at Santa Clara University tell of their experiences.  The girls attend middle schools in Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto and are now sharing their experiences with teachers and friends. They were thrilled to have the hands-on experience afforded by Tech Trek.  Our inspiring speaker was Molly Mudgett, who has been involved with Tech Trek since attending as a camper in 2013. Over the years, she has returned to camp as a counselor, workshop presenter, core teacher, and just completed her second year as co-director. Tech Trek entirely changed the course of her life and inspired her to pursue a career in STEM. In 2022, she graduated from Northwestern University with both a bachelor and masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Molly currently works in the Acoustics Prototyping team at Apple, where she designs and builds acoustic prototypes and test fixtures. No wonder she has been perfect as Camp Hopper co-director in Summer 2025.

We also connected with new and longtime members from AAUW Silicon Valley Branch and shared at our first time Member Exhibit – learned about our members’ avocations. We found business cards from members who are authors, design crafts, and provide services.