In their second year, the girls continued workshops and field trips. They also worked together with mentors. Mentors are women who use science, math, and technology in their work. They and their mentors will also work with students in elementary school levels, where the Voices girls will be the experts and serve as role models. To gain confidence and skills in science, mathematics, and technology, the girls need their families and friends to support them, advocate for them, and celebrate with them.
Voices holds meetings for families to share information and support one another.
Transportation, child care, and meals are provided. Part of the purpose of Voices is to learn how the girls experience science, mathematics, and technology in their communities. Voices will add to what is known about rural and urban perspectives. Understandings gained over the three project years will be disseminated in a final report. Activities and methods used with the project girls will be adapted for classroom use and made available to teachers in West Virginia and nationally.