To provide an environment in which all students will acquire the necessary skills to become responsible thinkers, who appreciate diversity and are productive citizens in their community.

On Tuesday, February 24, the girls of Techbridge attended a field trip to DeRisi Lab-UCSF. The girls participated in a lab that required them to use a variety of biotechnology equipment and procedures to extract their DNA and prepare it for analysis of their mitochondria DNA. In addition to their lab activities, the girls were able to speak with several female research scientists in the UCSF building, asking them a variety of questions regarding their work and educational background. Our hosts for this wonderful opportunity were Dr. Polly Fordyce (Postdoctoral Researcher), Katherine Sorber (graduate student working on her Ph.D) and Emily Wilson (Research Technician). DeRisi’s Lab focus is in the field of virology and malaria research.   Techbridge is an after school program (sponsored by the Chabot Space and Science Center) and is open to all girls who are interested in exploring a career in science and technology. Techbridge meets every Tuesday after school in room H-1 and is advised by Mrs. Clark and Mr. Jorgensen. New members are always welcome to join us on Tuesday!