PSNH donates up to $11k to Girl Scouts in Nashua, state

BEDFORD – Thanks to a partnership between Public Service of New Hampshire and Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, more girls may consider careers in environmental science, engineering, mathematics or physics. PSNH is donating up to $11,000 for Girl Scout programs in science, technology, engineering and math to help address the growing need for STEM education initiatives for girls in grades 4-8. Girl Scouts of the USA research shows that women are underrepresented in STEM fields, even as careers in science and technology are increasing in number. “PSNH is pleased to support this valuable investment in exciting careers for many of these young girls,” said Paulette Faggiano, PSNH corporate communications manager. “Along with many other organizations throughout the state, PSNH knows that a new generation of talented and skilled workers will be critical to the future health of our businesses and our communities.” Using Girl Scout and Boston Museum of Science materials, 150 girls in Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth and Keene will take part in what Girl Scouts call “discover by doing” over a series of weeks. The programs will be run by trained volunteers in their communities, including volunteers from PSNH and experts in engineering, science and technology, to help girls learn how math and science are used in everyday life and work. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves 15,000 girls across New Hampshire and Vermont. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsgwm.org.