Ford Encourages Students to Explore STEAM Fields, Providing Inspiration with Girls’ Fast Track Races
September 20 2016 - 12:01AM
Business Wire
- Brownies and Juniors from the Girl
Scouts Councils of Tropical Florida, Southeastern Michigan,
Northeast Texas and Northern New Jersey to participate in track car
racing via Girls’ Fast Track Races
- Girls’ Fast Track Races is part of
Ford’s commitment to STEAM education through its newly launched
Ford STEAM Experience – a hub for creativity and learning
- Along with launching
www.fordsteamexperience.com, this collaboration is one of the many
education-focused programs Ford offers to inspire young minds
Ford Motor Company is collaborating with four Girl Scouts
Councils – Tropical Florida, Southeastern Michigan, Northeast Texas
and Northern New Jersey – on a program that offers avenues for
elementary school students to explore STEAM-related fields in
science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
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Ford Motor Company is collaborating with
four Girl Scouts Councils – Tropical Florida, Southeastern
Michigan, Northeast Texas and Northern New Jersey – on a program
that offers avenues for elementary school students to explore
STEAM-related fields in science, technology, engineering, arts and
math. (Photo: Business Wire)
Girls’ Fast Track Races is providing hands-on experience in
vehicle engineering and design to 200 Brownies and 200 Juniors from
each of the participating councils. Through the program, young
girls are given the opportunity to learn about automotive science
and engineering by building their own track race cars.
“We believe that all young children have an aptitude for
technical subjects – what’s often lacking is the encouragement and
additional support to succeed,” said Tracy Magee, Ford primary
brand experiential manager. “Ford is deeply committed to education
and through creative programs such as the Girls’ Fast Track Races,
we hope to spark excitement among the youth and inspire them to
pursue future careers in high-tech fields.”
Ford’s newly launched STEAM Experience works with longstanding
Ford programs and outside organizations to help unify, shine a
light on, and expand opportunities that inspire and enable students
to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, art and
math. It serves as a hub for creativity and learning.
Girls’ Fast Track Races – one of the many Ford STEAM Experience
programs - is designed to provide encouragement and motivation to
the four participating councils as they work to build and race
their own cars. Race details are as follows:
- Southeastern Michigan Council: 11 a.m.,
Oct. 15, Athletics Center O’Rena, Oakland University Rochester
Hills, Michigan
- Northeast Texas Council: 11 a.m., Oct.
29, Curtis Culwell Center, Garland, Texas
- Tropical Florida Council: 12 p.m., Nov.
6, Fernandez Family Center, St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens,
Florida
- Northern New Jersey: venue and time to
be announced at a later date
Ford knows diversity is imperative to future innovations. “As an
expert in engineering, Ford has a unique opportunity to bring this
fun and educational experience to girls and the youth-at-large,”
said Magee.
Girls’ Fast Track Races gives participants the opportunity to
connect and compete at the highest level – all while sparking
creativity to ensure a brighter future, not just for Ford, but for
the entire community.
“Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is excited to team up with Ford
Motor Company, to inspire these members who are interested in
science, technology, engineering and math,” said Jennifer
Bartkowski, CEO Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. “Girls need
opportunities to expand their realm of what’s possible. Through
this collaboration, girls will get to explore STEAM concepts and
careers as they design, test and race their own cars.”
Johnette Hardiman, chair of the board of directors, Girl Scouts
of Tropical Florida says scouting builds courage, confidence and
character. “Our girls want to make the world a better place,” she
says.
Ford’s commitment to STEAM education
For more than 30 years, Ford Motor Company has inspired young
people to seek knowledge, be curious, solve problems and – like
Henry Ford himself – make dreams of a better world come true. The
company is committed to fostering interest in science, technology,
engineering, the arts and math among American youth to help ensure
the country can maintain its legacy of innovation and continue to
thrive in a global economy.
Long established programs like Ford Next Generation Learning and
Ford High School Science and Technology Program give students
opportunities for hands-on learning and mentorship. New ventures
with exceptional organizations, such as FIRST® -Robotics,
Destination Imagination and Girls Who Code help Ford bring science,
technology, engineering, the arts and math to more students in more
places. Find out more at www.fordsteamexperience.com
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 203,000 employees and 67
plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of
Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as
Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford aggressively is
pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the
company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous
vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. For more information regarding Ford, its products
worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit
www.corporate.ford.com.
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