[Newark, NJ - May 12, 2016] - The Luis Muñoz Marín School for Social Justice (LMM), in partnership with the Liberty Science Center (LSC) and the Prudential Foundation, will host the second annual “Girls in Technology Project Showcase” later today. Female students participating in the Girls in Technology after-school program at LMM will showcase their work to family members, peers and educators.

This year, 25 students participated in the after-school program, which focuses on providing young women with the opportunity to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and gain valuable coding experience.

Girls in Technology is an original partnership between LMM and Liberty Science Center. It is supported by a generous grant from the Prudential Foundation.

Girls in Technology Project Showcase

WHO

• Katie Gardner, Teacher Programs Developer, Liberty Science Center
• Ms. McReynolds, Fifth Grade Teacher, Luis Muñoz Marín
• Fifth Grade Students, Luis Muñoz Marín

WHAT

• Girls in Technology Project Showcase

WHEN

• Thursday, May 12, 5:00 p.m.

WHERE

• Luis Muñoz Marín School
  663 Broadway
  Newark, NJ 07104

Media planning to attend should RSVP to Dreena Whitfield via email dwhitfield@newark.apppresser.com.