AAUW San Jose is the proud sponsor of Tech Excellence brochure 2014-2015 8.16.14“>Tech Excellence, an interactive math-science program for seventh (7th) grade girls that strives to explore jobs and careers in STEM; provide field study through local businesses and colleges; provide hands-on experiences in STEM areas and promote equity and increase self-esteem for middle school girls.Four studies prepared for AAUW document that pre-adolescent girls show an alarming drop in interest in science and mathematics, academic performance and self-esteem. Tech Excellence is a program designed to counteract this trend. August 2014 Bonfire